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Getting Related Record Data on ServiceNow Forms

Sometimes a case comes up where you need to lookup further information on the active record, via is referenced records. ServiceNow makes it pretty painless with the g_form.getReference method, which uses a callback to keep from blocking the rest of your script. The example I have below, and on our GitHub repo, uses getReference in a Client Script as a way to notify uses if they are setting the owner of a CI as an inactive user.

How to automatically pause Google Ads campaign when your site gets down?

With current advertisement pricing you probably wish to be sure about its efficiency. Therefore, when running campaing the one who orders it wants to know for sure that nothing will interrupt it. But in real life, even the most reliable web sites sometimes fail. So the question is: how not to lose money when it happens? Let's check what are the pitfalls and how can we solve this problem with HostTracker website availability service. Should we trust Google? Well, we know about the problem. What's next?

What is Synthetic Monitoring?

Organizations depend on fully functioning IT systems and processes to attract customers, deliver services and manage internal operations. The operation of these systems and processes directly impacts the business and reputation of each organization. Ensuring that all IT systems and processes are fully functional 24×7 is a key component of any organization’s IT performance management strategy. This is where synthetic monitoring comes in.

The best reason to use DynamoDB streams is...

Many clients have asked me, “When do I use DynamoDB streams vs Kinesis?” It’s a great question, since both services are very similar, especially when you process their records with Lambda functions. So let’s break it down and look at the key differences between Kinesis and DynamoDB streams. When it comes to streaming and processing real-time events on AWS, Kinesis is the de facto solution in AWS.