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Find and Fix Performance Bottlenecks with Sentry's Trace Explorer

We’ve all worked on that app that hangs just a little too long in weird places, or had that query we could never get to perform just right. The network waterfall in Chrome DevTools can’t quite show us what’s going on behind the scenes, and tracing with OTel (and honestly, tracing in Sentry) was just… hard. Today that changes.

Steps to a Successful Migration to Windows 11 for Your Organization

The clock is ticking: Windows 10 will reach its end of life in October, and organizations must transition to Windows 11. For IT professionals managing a large inventory of computers, the process can seem daunting. Questions like these may arise: Don’t worry—this guide is here to help you successfully migrate to Microsoft’s new windows operating system while ensuring a smooth transition for your organization.

Kentik - Cloud Observability

Kentik Cloud provides comprehensive visibility across all major public clouds, offering seamless insight into cloud-to-on-prem network paths and the public internet routes connecting them. Identify latency, loss, jitter, and application-specific traffic while providing deep visibility into cloud networking constructs like ACLs to spot security issues. With powerful analytics, Kentik Cloud enables you to visualize intra-cloud traffic, identify idle resources for optimization, and leverage historical data to uncover trends and seasonal patterns—ensuring optimal cloud performance and cost efficiency.

How to Overcome Alert Fatigue in Your Alerting System | Introduction to SLOs | Grafana Labs

Cut Through Alert Noise with SLOs! Tired of endless alerts that don’t reflect real issues? SLOs (Service Level Objectives) help reduce noise by focusing on what truly impacts users. Instead of reacting to every minor spike, set SLOs to trigger alerts only when reliability is at risk.

How to Set Up Actually Useful SLOs | Introduction to SLOs | Grafana Labs

Service Level Objectives (SLOs) should be more than just numbers on a dashboard—they should help your team deliver real value to your users. In this video, Jake Swiss from Grafana Labs walks you through three simple steps to create SLOs that align with business goals and drive better decision-making. Step 1: Understand What Really Matters – Align SLOs with customer expectations Step 2: Define Clear, Measurable Targets – Use RED metrics (Rate, Errors, Duration) to track meaningful performance Step 3: Continuously Iterate & Fine-Tune – Adjust SLOs based on historical data and team feedback.

Top 11 API Monitoring Tools You Need to Know

APIs are the backbone of modern software, quietly powering everything we interact with. But just because they’re invisible doesn’t mean they can’t run into issues. From response times to uptime, keeping an eye on your APIs is key to making sure everything works smoothly. In this guide, we’ll explore 11 popular API monitoring tools to help you find the one that best fits your needs.

Website Performance Benchmarks: What You Should Aim For [with Examples]

When it comes to your website, speed is everything. A slow site frustrates users, drives up bounce rates, and even impacts your revenue. That’s where website performance benchmarks come in. They help you figure out how well your site is performing, where it needs improvement, and—most importantly—what you can do to make it faster. In this guide, we'll walk you through the key benchmarks, the tools you need, and a few tips that’ll help your site outshine the competition.

SSHD Logs 101: Configuration, Security, and Troubleshooting Scenarios

Secure Shell (SSH) is a fundamental tool for remote system administration, and its logs play a critical role in security monitoring, debugging, and compliance. SSHD logs provide insights into authentication attempts, connection successes, failures, and potential intrusions. This guide explores everything you need to know about SSHD logs, including their location, format, analysis, and lesser-known security practices to maximize their effectiveness.