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Build a Data Streaming Pipeline with Kafka and InfluxDB

InfluxDB and Kafka aren’t competitors – they’re complimentary. Streaming data, and more specifically time series data, travels in high volumes and velocities. Adding InfluxDB to your Kafka cluster provides specialized handling for your time series data. This specialized handling includes real-time queries and analytics, and integration with cutting edge machine learning and artificial intelligence technologies. Companies like as Hulu paired their InfluxDB instances with Kafka.

Customer Workshop 2023

This month, we were thrilled to welcome SquaredUp customers from all over the world to our in-person workshop in sunny Marlow, UK. It was a wonderful day of learning and sharing ideas, and a unique opportunity for SquaredUp users to meet the people behind the product (us!), network with like-minded customers, and get an exclusive look at the latest product updates. We were excited to showcase our Dashboard Server product roadmap and share our vision for the future of SquaredUp.

How to get your security team on board with your cloud migration

To find out more about cloud migrations, the pitfalls that await the unwary, and what the security implications are, I recently sat down with Dustin Dorsey, Systems & Data Architect at Biobot Analytics, based in Cambridge, MA. In the first post in this series, we talked about cloud providers being responsible for security ‘of’ the cloud, while their clients are responsible for security ‘in’ the cloud.

Introducing Grafana OnCall shift swaps: A simpler way to exchange on-call shifts with teammates

A family member’s birthday, that concert you’ve waited all year to see, an impromptu weekend getaway with friends — there are a lot of reasons software engineers might want to switch on-call shifts. And rather than have to frantically send Slack messages to your teammates, wouldn’t it be nice to automate the process and quickly find the coverage you need?

Data Visualization for Everyone: How To Simplify the Process

Nowadays, data is being generated at an unprecedented pace. Data is collected everywhere, from various social media platforms to e-commerce websites. This explosion of data has made it almost impossible to make sense of it through traditional methods. This is where data visualization comes into the picture. Data visualization enables companies to interpret vast amounts of information and draw conclusions quickly. It allows users to analyze data in a more accessible and straightforward way.

Deploy or defer the latest macOS 14 Sonoma update with Endpoint Central

The wait for the latest macOS 14 update is finally over. The newest macOS Sonoma update comes with a plethora of security and privacy features intended to make your computing environment safer. Apple users can now explore new video conferencing features and advanced game mode, enable password and passkey sharing, and so much more. While there’s plenty of excitement that comes with an update like this, it’s important to proceed with caution.

The Power of SNMP Polling: Monitoring Your Network Like a Pro

Every network admin knows that network stability and performance are the lifeblood of modern enterprises. Every second of downtime or suboptimal performance can result in lost productivity, dissatisfied customers, and significant financial repercussions. To navigate this high-stakes digital terrain successfully, T professionals and network admins need a comprehensive understanding of their network infrastructure and the ability to manage it proactively.

7 Steps to Finding Time to Work on Growing Your MSP Business

We understand the relentless demands and challenges that come with running an MSP, particularly when you’re a relatively small business. The constant juggling of client needs, technical issues, and operational tasks can leave little room for strategic planning and growth. However, it’s essential to find the time to work on your business rather than just in it if you want to achieve sustainable growth and success.