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Accelerate root-cause analysis with AIOps

The digital landscape is evolving constantly — as is its complexity. Organizations need more efficient and effective ways to sort through high volumes of IT noise to identify the root cause of incidents. In a recent webinar with BigPanda CIO Jason Walker and Waste Management Principal Architect Udo Strick, Joe Connelly — director of monitoring, observability, and service reliability at Chipotle Mexican Grill — shared his perspective on.

The Expensive Cost of 'Free' Kubernetes

In recent years, Kubernetes has emerged as the go-to solution for container orchestration, offering flexibility and scalability for deploying and managing applications. However, organizations quickly realize that the allure of its open-source nature can be deceiving—while free to download, the costs of managing Kubernetes can stack up rapidly. Initially embraced for its agility, Kubernetes soon reveals its complexity.

Efficient data/file copying on modern Linux

Editing and copying large files or large numbers of files is slow. For a configuration management tool, it is probably one of the slowest things we do, apart from waiting for other programs to finish or waiting for network communication. In this blog post, we look at how to copy files. More specifically, the most performant approaches available on modern Linux systems. We are working on implementing these techniques so CFEngine and all your policy will copy files more efficiently.

Navigating New Horizons: Modern Marketing Strategies Across Five Key Sectors

Today, in an ever-dynamic market landscape, businesses in all sectors are increasingly drawing towards invention in how they market their products and services in order to command their place and grow. From the automotive industry to technology, the quintessence of marketing at work lies in understanding and adapting to new consumer behaviors and technological advancements. It focuses particularly on the application of contemporary marketing strategies to five key fields: automotive, technology, healthcare, real estate, and retail, to reflect how these industries redefine their practice of outreach and engagement.

Important Factors to Consider When Choosing Your Renewable Energy System

The need for sustainable energy has become clear due to the negative impact of fossil fuels on our environment. As a result, many people are turning to renewable energy systems like solar panels, wind turbines, and hydropower generators. This guide will discuss key factors to consider when choosing a renewable energy system. Whether you want to reduce your carbon footprint or save on electricity bills, understanding these factors will help you make an informed decision and choose the best system for your needs.

Is It Cheaper to Build a Workbench or Buy One?

When it comes to the age-old dilemma of whether to construct or purchase a workbench, it's akin to choosing between a ready-made dish and cooking from scratch. The decision ultimately boils down to a blend of factors that go beyond mere cost considerations. As you weigh the scales of convenience, customization, and longevity, a deeper dive into these aspects might just unveil the answer you seek.

The Role of Data Annotation in Agriculture

Going to a supermarket and getting whatever we want for our lunch is our everyday practice. We're even used to some fruits and vegetables available all year round. We also allow ourselves the abundance of grains and roots on our plates. But have you ever wondered what hides behind? Taking logistics and harvesting aside, do you know what steps agriculture undertakes to make this availability and prosperity actually happen?

Maximizing Uptime: Four Essential System Monitoring Best Practices

System uptime is a fundamental necessity for every organization that gives importance to the customer experience and satisfaction. A single minute of downtime can trigger a cascade of negative consequences, impacting everything from revenue streams to customer loyalty. So, why exactly is system uptime important? Downtime translates to lost revenue, frustrated users, and operational disruption.

Key MongoDB metrics to monitor using Applications Manager

MongoDB is an open-source NoSQL database management system that stores data in JSON-like documents and works without a schema. It’s a flexible, cross-platform database solution that uses a document-oriented architecture to store and retrieve data, and it’s known for its high scalability, performance, and fault tolerance. MongoDB monitoring is the process of tracking the health and performance of MongoDB servers to ensure high availability and to easily maintain MongoDB deployments.