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Monitoring CPU Temperature with Hosted Graphite

Monitoring CPU temperature is crucial for ensuring the smooth and efficient functioning of computer systems. As processors become more powerful, they generate more heat, which can lead to performance issues, system instability, and even hardware damage. Overheating is a common problem faced by many computer users, especially those who engage in resource-intensive tasks like gaming or running complex software.

Grafana and Graphite Best Practices

Efficient monitoring and visualization of performance metrics are paramount for ensuring seamless user experiences and reliable system operations. Grafana and Graphite, two powerful open-source tools, form an unbeatable combination when it comes to monitoring and analyzing time-series data. Grafana provides a robust and flexible platform for visualizing data, while Graphite acts as a scalable and efficient backend for storing and retrieving metric data.

Customization vs. Standardization: Striking the Right Balance in Developer Platforms

Internal developer platforms (IDPs) have become a necessity for software development in today's ever-changing technological landscape. These platforms not only support engineering team velocity and business product strategies but also enhance communication and information flow, impacting successful product launches.

Implementing Backstage: Kubernetes Plugins

This second last part of the “Implementing Backstage” series explains how to use the Kubernetes plugin in Backstage using real-world scenarios. The previous installments covered getting started, using the core features, integrating with existing tools using plugins, and security and compliance. If you’re entirely new to Backstage and want to learn more, you can read the first entry in the “Evaluating Backstage” series.

Implementing Backstage: Kubernetes Deployment

This final part of the “Implementing Backstage” series focuses on how to deploy Backstage on Kubernetes. This tutorial is a direct continuation of Using the Kubernetes Plugin in Backstage, which you should complete before tackling this one. The other installments in this series covered getting started, using the core features, integrating with existing tools using plugins, and security and compliance.

Using Rails with SES, SNS and SQS to avoid bounce rate

Amazon Simple Email Service (SES) is a cost-effective email service provided by AWS. It is by far the cheapest option available out there. Comparing the cost of sending emails with SES and other services like SendGrid or Mailchimp, it can be 100x cheaper. However there is a catch. Using SES directly, you will not get some of the features you might need to control the bounce rate of your emails.

Azure API Management monitoring

Azure API Management is a Microsoft Azure cloud-based solution that helps businesses effortlessly create, publish, secure, and analyze APIs (Application Programming Interface). APIs are the building blocks of any business and play an essential role in data exchange. Azure API Management monitoring is vital to enable the business to function seamlessly. It helps early problem detection, resource optimization, and data-driven decision-making to increase the quality of the API ecosystem.