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400x deploy frequency? One team's DORA success

Is 400x deploy frequency possible? One team achieved it with the DORA philosophy and metrics. It doesn't happen overnight, but it's possible if you commit to it. Nathen Harvey shares a DORA success story. Give Sleuth a try and see how we give teams actionable insights on how to improve, no-code automations to instantly ship improvements, and metrics to measure their impact — all in a way that both managers and developers love.

3 Ways to Sell DORA to Your Boss

3 Ways to Sell DORA to Your Boss. If you've bought into the concept of DORA, and now it's time to get your boss on board, these three tips will help you succeed. Just remember: Give Sleuth a try and see how we give teams actionable insights on how to improve, no-code automations to instantly ship improvements, and metrics to measure their impact — all in a way that both managers and developers love.

What is Gremlin?

Today’s technology leaders are facing a reliability gap. Customers expect their apps to be fast and available. But with Devops and distributed systems driving more speed and complexity, it’s harder than ever to find and fix the reliability risks that can impact customer experience–before it’s too late. To close the Reliability gap, we need a reliability strategy. One that’s proactive, measurable, built-in and automated. We need a reliability platform.

Service Blueprinting and Orchestration for Elevated Customer Experiences

Chances are, you’re familiar with the strategy of adding an additional “9” to service level agreements (SLAs) to boost the experiences your organization provides. With plenty of ways to do so, there’s one that particularly stands out among the others: Service Blueprinting. Banking executive Lynn Shostack in 1984 first described a service blueprint in a Harvard Business Review publication.

Navigating Common SharePoint Pitfalls

Access-related challenges form a significant portion of the common issues encountered within SharePoint environments. These challenges can manifest in numerous forms, including denied access to resources, unresponsive buttons, or dysfunctional links. Unveiling the root causes and solutions to these access challenges is crucial for maintaining a seamless SharePoint user experience.

How Much Does Capital One Spend On AWS?

Capital One offers a variety of financial products, such as credit cards, financial accounts, and auto financing. Now, Capital One might appear as a leading financial institution. But it views itself as a technology company that provides financial services — rather than a financial services company that uses technology. Capital One has differentiated itself as an innovator throughout its 30-year history.

Security and compliance for enterprise collaboration

In today’s increasingly data-driven business landscape, security and compliance are more important for enterprise software than ever before. In an age where high-profile data breaches and regulatory violations seem to make headlines more frequently, enterprises must prioritize the protection of sensitive information while ensuring compliance with an exceedingly complicated labyrinth of legal and industry-specific requirements.

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.

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.