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Getting Started with the OpenTelemetry Collector

In the previous article I covered how to set up auto-instrumented tracing for a Node.js app using OpenTelemetry (OTEL). We then sent the spans directly to the open source tracing tool Jaeger. I recommend you give that a read first before walking through this guide because we're going to re-use the instrumentation we set up last time. Today we're going to take things a step further by introducing the OpenTelemetry Collector.

The future of SCOM monitoring: An agile approach to service delivery

The future of SCOM monitoring: An agile approach to service delivery | OpsLogix As modern technology continues to evolve, adaptability and responsiveness become a necessity for all organizations. Throughout our years of experience, we have developed a unique approach, leveraging agile methodologies, to meet these evolving needs. Because of this, we are now able to offer a SCOM monitoring service unlike any other.

The Single Pane of Glass in Modern Observability

Recently I caught up with Jamie Allen on Episode 67 of the Slight Reliability podcast to discuss the idea of a single pane of glass (SPOG). Jamie had written an article titled The Single Pain of Glass which coincidentally was what I titled Slight Reliability Episode 10. I thought given our shared use of puns and this topic that it was worth a conversation! So, what is a single pane of glass? Is it an idea with practical application? How does it fit into the world of modern observability?

NiCE VMware Horizon Management Pack

VMware Horizon monitoring is a crucial aspect of managing virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) environments. As an IT admin and expert in this field, it is essential to have a comprehensive understanding of the tools and techniques available for monitoring and analyzing the performance and health of your VMware Horizon deployment. One of the primary goals of VMware Horizon monitoring is to ensure that your VDI environment is running smoothly, delivering a seamless user experience.

Elevating Citrix Monitoring with the SCOM MP for Citrix FAS in MetrixInsight for VAD/DaaS

We’re thrilled to spotlight a notable addition to our MetrixInsight for VAD/DaaS suite: the SCOM MP crafted specifically for Citrix Federated Authentication Service(FAS). The suite seamlessly integrates the entire Citrix® infrastructure into SCOM, encompassing Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, Citrix DaaS, Citrix License Server, Citrix Provisioning Services, Citrix StoreFront, NetScaler ADC and now Citrix FAS.

Customer Workshop 2023

This month, we were thrilled to welcome SquaredUp customers from all over the world to our in-person workshop in sunny Marlow, UK. It was a wonderful day of learning and sharing ideas, and a unique opportunity for SquaredUp users to meet the people behind the product (us!), network with like-minded customers, and get an exclusive look at the latest product updates. We were excited to showcase our Dashboard Server product roadmap and share our vision for the future of SquaredUp.

Observability at Scale Needs Summary

The shift from traditional monitoring to observability is widespread, and necessary. It's the way we make sense of increasingly complex and distributed systems. But when we capture all this data at scale... what do we do with it all? If this data itself had inherent value, we’d all be rich. But in the real world data does not provide us value until we can act on what it tells us.

Make the Most of your System Center Orchestrator Deployment

By licensing the Microsoft System Center suite, customers unlock a comprehensive array of tools encompassing server management, virtual machine administration, and automation capabilities. Frequently, customers are observed deploying automation use cases with System Center Orchestrator to meet specific infrastructure management needs.