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Benchmarking InfluxDB vs Cassandra for Time Series Data, & Metrics

In this technical paper, we'll compare the performance and features of InfluxDB and Cassandra for common time series workloads, specifically looking at the rates of data ingestion, on-disk data compression, and query performance. This data should prove valuable to developers and architects evaluating the suitability of these technologies for their use case.

Splunk, Big Data and the Future of Security

Current IT security tools and mindsets are no longer adequate to meet the scope and complexity of today's threats. Internet security has evolved over the last ten years but advanced persistent threats and the sophistication of the malware have fundamentally changed the way security teams must think about these new threats and the tools used for detective controls.

The On-Call Survival Guide

Welcome to the on-call life. Being on-call can be a daunting experience for any new team member. There is only one thing worse than being woken up at 3am to discover that your systems are down - to wake up on your own at 8am and discover that your systems were down for 5 hours and nobody got the alert! With the right approach, a culture of collaboration, infrastructure insight, and the right tools in place, being on-call doesn't have to be so bad.