Coder or Software Engineer? InfluxDB Veteran Developers Discuss the Difference
InfluxData staff engineers Nga Tran and Andrew Lamb discuss what separates a coder from a software engineer.
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Rewriting InfluxDB: Perspectives From InfluxData's Staff Engineers
Veteran developers and staff engineers at InfluxData, Nga Tran and Andrew Lamb, discuss what it was like to rewrite InfluxDB for version 3.0. Several factors prevent companies, especially startups, from rewriting their products. But what does the process look like once a company embarks on a rewrite? And how do they balance innovation with user feedback?
Beginners guide - Visualizing Gauges | Grafana
In this video, Grafana Developer Advocate Leandro Melendez describes how Gauges are single-value visualizations that can repeat a gauge for every series, column or row.
Monitor Your Active SystemD Services Using Telegraf
Monitoring the state of your services and running processes is crucial for ensuring system reliability and early detection of issues, allowing for timely interventions to prevent downtime. It also helps maintain optimal performance by identifying and resolving inefficiencies or errors in the system's operations. In this article, we'll detail how to use the Telegraf agent to collect systemd service statistics, and forward them to a data source.
Future-proofing IT: Navigate tomorrow's challenges with full-stack observability ft. Aswim Panigrahi
In this episode of Server Room, we sit down with Aswim Panigrahi, technical evangelist at ManageEngine, to discuss the the strategic utilization of full-stack visibility as a proactive approach to preparing IT infrastructures for the future.
What is Network Automation? A Complete Guide
Network automation has now become mandatory for the current IT environment in cases related to formulating a deep IT base or scheduled maintenance tasks. This becomes apparent as the various networks become more complex and extensive; the IT systems’ overall management and setup cannot occur manually. The solution is attained through network automation that automates numerous network application services including configuration, provisioning, monitoring, and diagnosing.
Real World Software Development: Finding, Reproducing, and Fixing Bugs
Veteran developers and staff engineers at InfluxData, Nga Tran and Andrew Lamb, have an honest conversation about dealing with software bugs. Bugs can be frustrating, but they can also be thrilling. They are a sign that people are actually using your software - and that's a good thing! Andrew and Nga talk through a recent bug their team encountered, how they approached resolving the issue, and what considerations go into building a permanent fix.
Supply Chain Monitoring with MetricFire
Business monitoring is a necessary process, no matter what. It is crucial in supply chain management, too. Monitoring your supply chain can ensure fresh products, speedy deliveries, and sustainable production. This article will explore supply chain monitoring, critical metrics for various supply chain use cases, and how to monitor your supply chain with MetricFire.
Web Performance Monitoring Recorder Migration
Upgrade Your Web Performance Monitoring with SolarWinds 2024.2! Join Crystal Taylor, SolarWinds evangelist, as she shares exciting news about the latest enhancements in web performance monitoring! If you've been using our WPM transaction recorder, it's time to embrace the future with our updated Chromium-based recorder. What's Inside: Overview of the transition from Internet Explorer to Chromium.
SolarWinds Platform 2024 2 Update
In this video, join Sasha as we dive into the seamless update process from version 2024.1 to 2024.2. Whether you're a tech newbie or a seasoned IT pro, see how easy and efficient it is to perform online updates without the hassle of visiting the server room! Key Highlights: Step-by-step walkthrough of the update process Tips for handling lab environments vs. production systems Essential security recommendations you need to know.