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Connecting DigitalOcean and AWS

Connecting DigitalOcean and AWS with Megaport In this demo, Kevin Dresser, Solution Architect at Megaport, shows you how to connect your infrastructure across DigitalOcean and AWS using a Megaport Cloud Router (MCR). You’ll learn how to: Deploy a Cloud Router Create a virtual connection (VXC) to DigitalOcean via Partner Network Connect Set up a connection to AWS via Direct Connect Configure BGP and validate route learning Achieve seamless, private connectivity between cloud environments.

Why Patching is Important: The Risks of Ignoring It & How to Stay Ahead of Patch Management This Year

Let's face it: no one likes patching. For some IT ops teams, it's such a burden that it's easy to forget why patching is important. Lots of teams put off patching until it's deemed absolutely necessary, like a vital app update or a piece of critical software going EOL. We all know ignoring patches, or letting them pile up, is a bad practice. Read this blog to remind yourself why patching is crucial, what can happen if you don't patch, and how to stop putting it off.

GitKraken Desktop 11.1: Auto-gen PR Title & Descriptions, Stash Messages, & More

Tasteful AI features? Is that even a thing? With GitKraken Desktop 11.1, we think we’ve struck the right balance of adding useful AI capabilities that stay out of your way until you actually need them. In our previous release, we introduced GitKraken AI, which helps explain selected commits and generate commit messages. With 11.1, we’re building on that foundation with two major enhancements that bring even more context-aware assistance to your workflow.

The Definitive Guide to OpenTelemetry Exporters for High-Performance Monitoring

In modern distributed architectures, observability has shifted from optional to necessary. OpenTelemetry has emerged as the standard framework for telemetry data collection, with exporters serving as the critical bridge to your backend monitoring systems. For developers at any stage—those new to observability practices or those refining existing monitoring setups—a solid grasp of OpenTelemetry exporters will significantly reduce debugging time and improve system visibility.

SQL Server Observability: Monitoring, Troubleshooting, and Best Practices

For DevOps teams managing mission-critical databases, SQL Server observability is a fundamental capability that provides comprehensive insight into database performance and health. Effective observability practices enable teams to identify potential issues before they impact end users and provide the context necessary to resolve problems efficiently. SQL Server observability involves collecting and analyzing metrics, logs, and traces to build a complete picture of database behavior.

Smart Strategies for Scaling Your Website Hosting as Your Business Grows

For small businesses, website growth presents both opportunities and challenges. As visitor numbers increase and your site adds functionality, the hosting plan that once served you perfectly may become a limitation rather than an asset. Understanding when and how to upgrade your hosting environment is critical to maintaining performance, security, and the overall user experience that keeps customers coming back. This guide will help you recognize the signs it's time to scale up and navigate the options available for your growing business.

Best Database Diagram Tools- Free and Paid

Scalable systems thrive on schema clarity—without it, you pay in rework. That’s why 96% of engineers now use visual tools, particularly database diagram tools, to map and manage their databases. Diagramming tools bring structure to complexity. They surface design flaws early, improve collaboration across teams, and turn undocumented systems into shared infrastructure. These advantages are fueling widespread adoption.

Database Protection Guide: Best Practices for Ensuring Database Security

These days, information has enormous power. If you have access to sensitive data, you can do anything with it. It all depends on your imagination. As we know, all data is stored in databases. The reputation, efficiency, and profitability of many companies often depend on the private information they collect and store in databases. One of the most dangerous things that can happen to your database is a data breach.