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Nginx Metrics and Logs Monitoring with OpenTelemetry

Nginx metrics and logs monitoring are important to ensure that Nginx is performing as expected and to identify and resolve problems quickly. In this tutorial, you will install OpenTelemetry Collector to collect Nginx metrics and logs and then send the collected data to SigNoz for monitoring and visualization. In this tutorial, we cover: If you want to jump straight into implementation, start with this pre-requisites section.

What Is Network Access Control (NAC)? Overview & Implementation

Whether you’re an in-house IT professional or a managed service provider, ensuring the security and integrity of your networks is a crucial part of your bailiwick. In pursuit of greater security, Network Access Control (NAC) serves as a formidable guardian, ready to protect digital assets by regulating who gains entry to a network. Understanding the fundamental concepts and best practices of NAC is essential for any organization that values data security and network integrity.

How to Measure CPU Usage in Networking

Whether you're troubleshooting performance issues or aiming for proactive management, measuring CPU usage is a key skill for network administrators. In the world of networking, CPU usage serves as a vital indicator of system health, resource allocation, and potential bottlenecks. In this comprehensive guide, we delve into the intricacies of measuring CPU usage in networking.

What's New at Kentik, Episode 1

Welcome to the inaugural episode of "What's New at Kentik?" hosted by our technology evangelist, Leon Adato. Learn about the latest advancements and offerings from Kentik, the network observability company, revolutionizing how you manage your digital infrastructure. In this episode, Leon unveils complete Azure observability for Kentik Cloud, introduces the groundbreaking Kentik Kube for Kubernetes visibility, and discusses how to tackle DDoS attacks and spoof traffic with Kentik Protect.

Networks in 2030: How service providers can plan for success

By 2030, the world will look very different, not in the least because of new technological innovations. Many will expect to see a proliferation of next-generation technological solutions from smart cities, to augmented reality, to autonomous cars, to the metaverse. Service providers have a role to play in ensuring that the underlying network that we have across the UK (and beyond) has the capacity and scalability to support these solutions.

How to Perform A Network Stability Test: A Kickass Guide for Network Admins

Let's talk about the unsung heroes of the digital world – network administrators. For network administrators, ensuring that a network remains robust, resilient, and responsive is not just a priority – it's a mission-critical task. The ability to identify potential bottlenecks, optimize performance, and proactively address vulnerabilities is a skill that sets apart seasoned professionals from the rest.

Making Utilities Smart

Watch our dedicated IP Optical session where we cover Ribbon’s offering for the Utilities sector. For utilities to meet their regulatory, safety, and business objectives, they need to become "Smart". The legacy TDM communications network used by utilities is not able to effectively support the new digitized, decentralized services. A modernized communication network is required. Ribbon provides seamless, risk-free migration of the legacy TDM communications network.

How to Create a Network Assessment Report with This Template

As an MSP, your role is to ensure your client’s network operates without a hitch. Checking the health of their network and sharing your findings in a network assessment report helps you identify potential vulnerabilities so you can fix them sooner rather than later. Creating these reports is a critical part of an MSP’s role, but it’s also a tedious one. That’s why we’ve created a network assessment report template.