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Streamlining CI/CD Pipelines with Automated Policy Checks

Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines power modern DevOps. They enable teams to deliver software faster, with greater reliability and confidence. However, as development accelerates, ensuring security, compliance, and quality becomes increasingly complex. Automated policy checks streamline CI/CD pipelines by addressing these challenges directly.

Kubernetes cluster metrics 101

Kubernetes clusters facilitate the management of containerized applications. Imagine coordinating a seamless flow of workloads across servers, ensuring they operate in harmony, regardless of scale. This is exactly what Kubernetes clusters can do for the smooth deployment of your applications. Read on to learn more about Kubernetes clusters, including how to manage them using our list of critical metrics.

All you need to know about Horizontal Pod Autoscaling in Kubernetes

For most organizations, Kubernetes is the preferred containerization platform thanks to its scaling capabilities. Scaling is more than a mere technical endeavor—it helps maintain reliability, efficiency, and smooth user experiences while handling huge data without any business disruptions. It also aids in reducing business expenditures by cutting down on manual labor and avoiding deployment failures.

MySQL Monitoring: Open-Source vs. Commercial Tools

MySQL is the backbone of many applications, and keeping it running smoothly is essential. But monitoring MySQL isn’t just about tracking CPU usage or checking if the database is up. It’s about understanding queries, indexing, slow queries, and resource utilization to ensure performance never takes a hit. This guide walks through everything you need to know to monitor MySQL effectively.

JMX Monitoring: Your Go-To Guide for Java Application Management

When it comes to monitoring Java applications, JMX (Java Management Extensions) plays a pivotal role. If you're looking to optimize your app’s performance, understand its behavior, and troubleshoot issues in real-time, JMX monitoring is a tool you'll want to understand inside and out.

Rails Logger: How to Customize, Configure, and Optimize Your Logs

When it comes to Rails development, logging isn’t just about tracking what’s happening in your app. It’s a lifeline for developers, helping you catch bugs, monitor performance, and keep your code running smoothly in production. In this guide, we’ll cover everything from the basics to some cool tips that are often overlooked.

Introduction to the Kelverion Automation Portal v4

The Automation Portal is an easy to implement self-service front end for your automation solutions. It offers a versatile interface without the lengthy list of prerequisites required by many other self-service portals available today. Not only is it easy to implement it is even more easy for your end users to navigate. By adding a simple web interface to your runbooks you can allow users to easily interact with your automated offerings.

Optimizing Azure Budgets: A Step-by-Step Guide to Configuring Sub-Threshold Alerts

Optimizing Azure Budgets: A Step-by-Step Guide to Configuring Sub-Threshold Alerts This video explains how users can create sub-threshold alerts. Michael Stephenson (Product owner for Turbo360) demonstrates how users can set up alerts for different thresholds (like 50% and 75%) of their monthly budget. This enables users to receive notifications before hitting the overall budget limit.