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Pinpoint performance issues in downstream services with the Dependency Map Navigator

Visibility into the upstream and downstream dependencies of your services is key to maintaining a performant microservices environment. Application developers and SREs rely on this visibility to quickly trace issues back to the source, which is essential during incidents—when time is of the essence—throughout day-to-day operations, and as systems evolve and scale.

14 Critical Log Files You Need to Monitor for System Security

In the realm of Linux system administration, monitoring log files is essential for maintaining a healthy and secure environment. Linux distributions generate a multitude of log files that capture crucial information about system events, errors, and user activities. These log files act as a silent witness, providing valuable insights into the inner workings of a Linux system.

Relational Databases: Exploring Indexes and Transactions

Indexes serve as the key to unlocking the immense potential of relational databases, enabling swift and optimized data access. They act as a roadmap, allowing the database engine to locate specific data quickly, ultimately enhancing query performance. Understanding the nuances of indexes and employing the appropriate indexing techniques can significantly impact the efficiency of a database system.

The Invisible Threat: Understanding Domain Hijacking and Its Consequences

Did you notice when we announced the new domain expiration monitoring feature? Read on to see how it might come in handy to you. Domain names are the equivalent of real estate. But the right domain name can also be a money powerhouse. You probably paid as little as $20 for your domain name, but the biggest names out there cost a lot more than that. Trailing behind are: Shocking, isn’t it?

How Worldline uses Grafana Enterprise and Grafana Mimir to run its platform-as-a-service at a global scale

According to the World Bank, two-thirds of adults around the globe currently make or receive digital payments. Businesses have come to expect quick, reliable processing, and one company at the forefront of that is Worldline. The global payment service provider (PSP) is a leading payment processor and payment provider in Europe, with about 3.4 billion e-commerce transactions made in 2022.

Mastering SVC with Splunk App for Chargeback: Mapping Business Hierarchy (Part 2)

Part 2 of a series of 3 videos outlining how you can use Splunk App for Chargeback to successfully adopt Splunk’s Workload Pricing. These videos will help you get quick insights and proactively monitor key metrics using the Chargeback app’s out-of-the-box capabilities, and then tie usage to business hierarchy to enable chargeback. It will ultimately help you get back in control of how your teams use Splunk by showing you how to identify and manage wasteful workloads.

Mastering SVC with Splunk App for Chargeback: Platform Optimization (Part 3)

Part 3 of a series of 3 videos outlining how you can use Splunk App for Chargeback to successfully adopt Splunk’s Workload Pricing. These videos will help you get quick insights and proactively monitor key metrics using the Chargeback app’s out-of-the-box capabilities, and then tie usage to business hierarchy to enable chargeback. It will ultimately help you get back in control of how your teams use Splunk by showing you how to identify and manage wasteful workloads.

Mastering SVC with Splunk App for Chargeback: App Walkthrough (Part 1)

Part 1 of a series of 3 videos outlining how you can use Splunk App for Chargeback to successfully adopt Splunk’s Workload Pricing. These videos will help you get quick insights and proactively monitor key metrics using the Chargeback app’s out-of-the-box capabilities, and then tie usage to business hierarchy to enable chargeback. It will ultimately help you get back in control of how your teams use Splunk by showing you how to identify and manage wasteful workloads.