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How the FDAP stack drives innovation with open source Apache projects

Using open source projects from the Apache foundation to build low-level database software drives innovation. Andrew Lamb, Staff Engineer at InfluxData and PMC for the Apache DataFusion project, discusses the components of the FDAP stack - Flight, Arrow, DataFusion, and Parquet, explaining how building with these tools helps companies focus on innovation instead of spending dev cycles reinventing the wheel.

Why we used open source Apache projects to build InfluxDB 3.0

To the unfamiliar, building with open source tools may seem like the kind of chaos that leads to Boaty McBoatface-like decisions. Andrew Lamb, staff engineer at InfluxData and PMC for the Apache DataFusion project, provides insight from a developer and a PMC perspective about what it's like to build with, and manage a major open source project. InfluxData recently rebuilt its core database using Apache projects: Flight, DataFusion, Arrow, and Parquet, dubbed the FDAP stack.

Enhancing DevOps with SQL Sentry: A Guide to Shift Left Strategies

Data drives decisions: no one argues this. But developers and DevOps professionals primarily care that their data is being stored… somewhere. At that point, many of them walk away without a care about what happens afterward. They leave that to the DBAs, cloud admins, and anyone else except themselves. But that idea doesn’t scale. Even though the data is a part of your continuous delivery/continuous integration (CI/CD) operations, the care and feeding of those datasets falls to others. Maybe it’s time to look at that data and make some recommendations.

What is Network Monitoring?

In "What is Network Monitoring?" Kentik Technical Evangelist Leon Adato breaks down the essentials of network monitoring and observability. Learn the fundamental concepts behind network monitoring, including network monitoring metrics, synthetic transactions, and NetFlow analysis. Discover how these tools and techniques help turn data into actionable insights, ensuring your network runs smoothly. Whether you're new to network monitoring or looking to refine your understanding, this video provides a clear and concise overview.

Modern Observability in Action at the University of Oxford

The Bennett Institute for Applied Data Science at the University of Oxford is pioneering the better use of data, evidence, and digital tools in healthcare, policy, and beyond. The institute employs an open-source approach with its OpenSAFELY analytics platform, enabling high-impact research that yields actionable insights, drives innovation, and enhances lives globally.

InfluxDB 3.0 Product Update Round-up: Q2 2024

Wrapping up another quarter provides an ideal time to look back on the features we rolled out across various products. Software is never finished, and our engineers have been working hard to deliver improvements to InfluxDB 3.0. This roundup highlights some of the developments and releases over the last few months.

How to Install SNMP Service

If you want to monitor your network devices, learning how to install the SNMP service is crucial. This guide will walk you through the process of installing the SNMP service on various Windows systems using both the graphical user interface (GUI) and PowerShell commands. We'll cover steps for Windows Server versions and Windows 10, ensuring you have the tools to manage your network efficiently.