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How to scale your systems based on CPU utilization

CPU usage is one of the most common metrics used in observability and cloud computing. It’s for a good reason: CPU usage represents the amount of work a system is performing, and if it’s near 100% capacity, adding more work could make the system unstable. The solution is to scale - add more hosts with more CPU capacity, migrate some of your workloads to the new host, and split the traffic between them using a load balancer.

IPAM and SPM: The missing piece for advanced network management

Phrases like “networks are the backbone of a business” are now ubiquitous, finding their way into many network-related blogs. We are not here to say the same thing again. Instead, we’re here to discuss managing your IP address space within OpManager. This blog explains how adding the IP address manager (IPAM) and switch port mapper (SPM) module within OpManager will enhance your monitoring game. Keep reading and we will tell you how to enable the add-on for free.

From Deploy to Commit: Building the Ultimate Development Pipeline - A Comprehensive Guide

‘Manual deployment is (should be) a sin.’ Well, calling manual deployment a sin may sound strong, but consider this: building the ultimate development pipeline demands a focus on automation. Although the selection of a deployment method depends on the specific needs and requirements of a project or environment, can you really deny the power of automated deployment? There's a better way.

Best Git Client for Windows in 2024

For developers working in the Windows environment, selecting the ideal Git client can boost your version control experience. Git clients help manage changes more efficiently, track the history of your projects with greater clarity, and facilitate easier collaboration with team members, regardless of their location. It should provide a tangible interface to navigate branches, review changes, and commit code, minimizing the learning curve for new team members and speeding up the development cycle.

#021 - Kubernetes for Humans Podcast with Ramiro Berrelleza (Okteto)

Ramiro Berrelleza is one of the founders of Okteto. He has spent most of his career (and his free time) building cloud services and developer tools. Before starting Okteto, Ramiro was an Architect at Atlassian and a Software Engineer at Microsoft Azure. Originally from Mexico, he currently lives in San Francisco.

Mattermost AI Copilot: Accelerating the conversation with LLMs

Hello, Mattermost community! We’re thrilled to announce the release of the Mattermost AI Copilot beta, a groundbreaking addition to the Mattermost platform. This plugin is not just a tool. It’s a way for organizations to deploy artificial intelligence in mission-critical environments — a true game-changer. With that in mind, let’s explore how this plugin will establish new standards in workplace collaboration for Mattermost Enterprise customers.

How AIOps improves IT service assurance and optimization

ITOps and DevOps teams face many challenges. Their responsibilities are extensive, from navigating complex IT environments at scale to quickly addressing performance issues and minimizing downtime and outages. Enhancing your organization’s IT service assurance requires you to ensure the reliability, performance, and availability of IT services.