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Don't Panic: A Low-Risk Strategy for Ingress NGINX Retirement

Feb 19, 2026 By Jakub Suchy In HAProxy
The Ingress NGINX project is winding down. For many organizations, this means planning a migration for critical infrastructure. While the HAProxy Kubernetes Ingress Controller is the natural successor for these workloads, a "rip and replace" strategy isn’t always viable. You might have complex configurations, customized annotations, or deployment freezes that make a sudden switch risky. There's a lower-risk path: Place HAProxy in front of your existing Ingress NGINX deployment.
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observiq

Bindplane Blueprints for Elasticsearch: Production-Ready NGINX Log Pipelines for Kibana

Feb 19, 2026 By Chelsea Wright In ObservIQ
We've just released new and easy-to-use Bindplane blueprints designed specifically for Elasticsearch as a destination. These blueprints empower teams to quickly transform raw events such as those from NGINX access and error logs into clean, structured, and ECS-compliant data optimized for high-performance visualization in Kibana.
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N-central 2026.1 Release Notes

Feb 19, 2026 By N-able In N-able
Join Paul Kelly, Head Nerd at N-able, for a deep dive into the N-central 2026.1 release. This update focuses on three core pillars: usability, compliance, and platform experience to help your team manage environments with greater efficiency and confidence. Key Highlights: · CMMC Ready Version: A brand-new, on-premise version of N-central designed to meet US Department of Defense cybersecurity requirements. This supports organizations requiring CMMC Level 2 compliance and handles Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and Federal Contract Information (FCI).
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Self-Driving Data Highways: Realizing the Strategic Advantages of Autonomous IP Optical Networks at OFC26

Feb 19, 2026 By Mitch Simcoe In Ribbon
In the telecom industry, leaders are under pressure to deliver more—more capacity, more agility, more reliability—while managing rising complexity with fewer resources. The network is the circulatory system of the modern telco, yet it’s still often operated like a patchwork of manual roads, each requiring constant human intervention. This model worked when traffic was predictable and growth was linear.
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console connect

GPU-as-a-Service: The network's critical role in accelerated computing

Feb 18, 2026 By Lily Bennett In Console Connect
The explosion of AI has created a continuous demand for computing power. At the heart of this need sits one critical resource: GPUs. They have become the hardware of choice for AI and machine learning, particularly deep learning workloads that operate on enormous data sets. However, as organisations race to train larger models and deliver faster inference, many are discovering that owning and operating GPU infrastructure isn’t always practical.
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AI Query Assist for SolarWinds SQL Sentry

Feb 18, 2026 By solarwindsinc In SolarWinds
Rewrite inefficient SQL Server queries in seconds—not hours. In this demo, we show you how AI Query Assist in SolarWinds SQL Sentry transforms the way you tune performance. Watch how to take a problematic query from the "Top SQL" view and use generative AI to instantly generate optimized rewrites and uncover missing indexes. What you will see: Instant Optimization: How to automate query rewriting and get plain-language explanations of the logic changes.
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The 9 Essential NOC Metrics to Master for Operational Excellence

The 9 Essential NOC Metrics to Master for Operational Excellence

Feb 18, 2026 By OpsMatters In OpsMatters
In today's fastpaced IT landscape, modern Network Operations Centers (NOCs) are the backbone of reliable infrastructure for businesses of all sizes. For MSPs, leveraging managed NOC services can dramatically improve uptime, security, and overall client satisfaction. The global NOC as a Service market is projected to grow from about $3.7 billion in 2025 to over $9 billion by 2034, underscoring rising demand for expert, alwayson network oversight.
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How VETRO's Network Inventory Management Software Solves Data Chaos for Fiber Providers

How VETRO's Network Inventory Management Software Solves Data Chaos for Fiber Providers

Feb 18, 2026 By OpsMatters In OpsMatters
Fiber network operators often grapple with fragmented data, leading to inefficiencies and operational challenges. In many organizations, critical information is scattered across spreadsheets, legacy systems, and proprietary databases. These silos make it difficult for teams to access the latest network information, leading to outdated records, miscommunication between departments, and delays in service delivery. Moreover, reliance on manual data entry and inconsistent data formats can introduce errors, further complicating the maintenance of data accuracy and integrity.
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What Are ISP Proxies and How Do They Actually Work

What Are ISP Proxies and How Do They Actually Work

Feb 17, 2026 By OpsMatters In OpsMatters
When I first heard the term ISP proxies, it sounded confusing. It felt technical and a little intimidating. I assumed it was something only developers or big companies used. Over time, I realized it is not that complicated. At its core, it is just about how your internet identity looks to the outside world. Once that clicked, everything else started to make sense.
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