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NANOG 93 brought the networking community together for insightful discussions on the future of connectivity, emphasizing continuous learning, adaptation, and collaboration. Justin Ryburn highlights key takeaways from this premier event in the world of networking.

Mission-critical communication networks are the backbone of strategic national assets, including sectors such as energy (electricity, gas, oil, nuclear), transportation, water supply, governmental operations, and military communications.

Ever wonder how the Internet actually works? It’s not just magic (though it sometimes feels that way). Behind every webpage you load, every video call you make, and every meme you send, tiny digital messengers called network packets are zipping through cyberspace, carrying data from one point to another. Think of them as the text messages of the Internet; small, efficient, and sometimes frustrating when they don’t arrive on time. But what exactly are network packets? How do they work?

In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, networks are more complex than ever. With the expansion of multi-cloud environments, 5G rollouts, IoT adoption, and ever-evolving security threats, IT teams are under immense pressure to keep networks running smoothly while ensuring compliance and minimizing downtime. This is where Network Configuration and Change Management (NCCM) comes in to play.

If you're looking for a straightforward way to collect NGINX metrics via OpenTelemetry and send them to your Graphite-based monitoring setup, this article is for you! With minimal configuration you’ll be collecting key metrics from your NGINX connections within minutes. In this article, we'll explain how to install the OpenTelemetry Collector, and easily configure it to receive and export NGINX metrics to a Hosted Carbon endpoint.

Whether you're a business owner or an IT pro, you know that a solid network is the foundation of your organization’s success. And that’s where Network Reliability comes in. Think about it: a key video call with a client, a crucial file transfer right before a deadline, or an online transaction on your e-commerce site. What do they all have in common? They all depend on a network that just works—no glitches, no interruptions.