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It's completely normal to feel a little overwhelmed and stressed out at work these days. Technology has collaboration moving at the speed of light, and time away from screens is at an all-time low, blurring the lines between work and personal time. Plus, it's hard to ignore the multitude of tech outages that have been making headlines lately, leaving teams anxiously on edge. When you are a professional with on-call cycles, the potential of outages adds another level of complexity to the mix.

In the realm of information technology and cybersecurity, the regular updating of software is a cornerstone of operational integrity and security posture. The critical importance of software updates transcends mere IT maintenance; it is a strategic imperative in today’s digital ecosystem.

As organizations navigate complex technological landscapes, the ability to convey ideas, address concerns, and foster understanding becomes paramount. In this article, we delve into essential strategies to improve IT communication, presenting 12 essential strategies that can significantly enhance the way teams within the IT realm interact and collaborate.

In this article, we’ll take on the intricacies of IT Change Management, providing you with a roadmap to navigate transitions smoothly and enhance the resilience of your IT infrastructure. Whether you’re a seasoned IT professional or a newcomer to the field, our guide offers a wealth of knowledge, encompassing essential strategies, best practices, and expert insights to empower you in fostering a culture of change readiness within your organization.

Open-source Linux powers everything from servers to personal computers and has become one of the most popular operating systems in the world. Linux administrators must have a solid understanding of Linux administration and Linux user management to manage and secure systems effectively.

At JFrog, we believe in practicing what we preach by “drinking our own champagne.” This means that we not only develop and deliver market-leading products but also utilize our own solutions in our development processes. When it comes to managing development environments, we aim to implement the best-in-class approaches.

N-central’s first release of 2024 will bring a very welcome addition to the product for anyone responsible for Patch Management in the form of CVSS scores.

The ELK stack, which stands for Elasticsearch, Logstash, and Kibana, is a powerful suite of tools used for searching, analyzing, and visualizing log data in real time. Within a software company's infrastructure, this stack can be utilized in several key areas to improve operational efficiency, debug issues, and gain insights into user behavior. The ELK stack provides a centralized platform for aggregating logs from various sources.

Visibility into the production performance of code iterations helps developers verify that application releases and updates are working as intended. However, when variables such as large-scale user requests and increased server load create issues that were absent during testing, developers will often need to pivot from investigating production data back to their coding environment to address errors and vulnerabilities.

While many wifi access points and SD-WAN controllers have a rich data set available via their APIs, most do not support exporting this data via SNMP or streaming telemetry. In this post, Justin Ryburn walks you through configuring Telegraf to feed API JSON data into Kentik NMS.