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honeycomb

Monitoring Windows Servers With the OpenTelemetry Collector

Jan 6, 2025 By Martin Thwaites In Honeycomb
This post was written by Martin Thwaites and Vivian Lobo. The OpenTelemetry Collector is an exceptional solution for proxying and enhancing telemetry, but it’s also great for generating telemetry from machines too. In this post, we’ll go through a basic, opinionated setup of using the OpenTelemetry Collector to extract metrics and logs from a Windows server.
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site24x7

Enterprise guide to streamlined log collection using Site24x7

Jan 6, 2025 By Subashree K In Site24x7
Handling logs in a large-scale server infrastructure is no small task. It’s a critical component of maintaining smooth operations, especially for industries like healthcare, where over 1,000 servers might be managing everything from patient records to billing systems. When these logs are scattered and disconnected, this disarray slows troubleshooting, fragments operational insights, and ultimately undermines system reliability.
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coralogix

Starting 2025 on a High Note: Coralogix Bags 126 G2 Winter Badges

Jan 6, 2025 By Kushal Babu In Coralogix
As the holiday season comes to an end and we step into 2025 with renewed energy and excitement, Coralogix kicks off the year with a remarkable gift of achievements! In the G2 Winter 2025 Reports, we are thrilled to announce that we’ve been recognized with a phenomenal 126 badges across multiple categories and market segments. This remarkable feat is a testament to the trust and love of our customers and the dedication of our team.
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metricfire

Understanding Docker Networking Part II

Jan 6, 2025 By MetricFire Blogger In MetricFire
Docker is a helpful tool for application management. You can use Docker in various ways: in the standalone mode, using Docker Compose on a single host, or by deploying containers and connecting Docker engines across multiple hosts. The user can use Docker containers with the default network, the host network, or other more advanced networks like overlays. This depends on the use case and/or the adopted technologies.
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logz.io

Migrating from DIY ELK to a Full SaaS platform

Jan 5, 2025 By Jade Lassery In logz.io
Managing modern systems requires a constant balance between operational efficiency and innovation; going a little further, maintaining seamless operations and delivering exceptional customer experiences increasingly depend on ensuring robust observability. For years, the ELK stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) has been the go-to solution for many organizations for log management and observability, offering flexibility control and an open source approach.
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hyperping

7 Incident Communication Templates (+ Best Practices)

Jan 5, 2025 By Leo Baecker In Hyperping
In today's tech world, clear communication during incidents is crucial. Whether it's a small issue or a major outage, how you communicate with stakeholders can build trust and speed up resolution. This post explores the essential elements of incident communication templates, providing a straightforward guide to crafting clear and concise messages. From planned maintenance to critical system failures, we'll cover a range of templates for different situations, so you're prepared for anything.
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exoprise

How MSPs Provide SaaS, UCaaS, and Network Monitoring

Jan 3, 2025 By Brad Saville In Exoprise
With the reliance on cloud computing continuously surging, Managed Service Providers (MSPs) are required to deliver a wider range of support services. Efficiently managing Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) and Software as a Service (SaaS) has become increasingly difficult but more important. To meet and exceed their clients' demands, who depend heavily on these cloud solutions, MSPs need robust Digital Experience Monitoring (DEM) tools. These tools are essential for identifying application performance issues, maintaining service quality, and ensuring an optimized end-user experience.
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solarwinds

Guide: Why You Should Replace FTP and Five Top FTP Alternatives

Jan 3, 2025 By Staff Contributor In SolarWinds
From financial records and client contracts to internal communications, organizations transfer files and sensitive data daily. A secure file transfer solution has always been non-negotiable, but it’s more critical than ever amidst the rise of data breaches and cyberattacks. For many years, File Transfer Protocol (FTP) was the standard. However, its outdated security measures and lack of encryption make it vulnerable to cyber threats, leaving shared data at risk of interception and misuse.
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