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Building Modern REST APIs with OpenAPI

No, I'm not talking about 'OpenAI', though you certainly can use it to assist in your API designs. I'm talking about the OpenAPI standard, a modern spec for defining REST APIs. If you're reading this, I probably don't need to tell you that REST APIs are ubiquitous in tech. Practically every company has at least one, whether it be an internal or customer facing API. While other types of APIs have been gaining traction the last few years (GraphQL, gRPC, etc), REST is here to stay.

Mastering Observability with OpenSearch: A Comprehensive Guide

Observability is the ability to understand the internal workings of a system by measuring and tracking its external outputs. In technical terms, it entails collecting and examining data from numerous sources within a system to attain insights into its behavior, performance, and health. All organizations are now familiar with how essential observability is to ensure optimal performance and availability of their IT infrastructure.

Elastic Universal Profiling: Delivering performance improvements and reduced costs

In today's age of cloud services and SaaS platforms, continuous improvement isn't just a goal — it's a necessity. Here at Elastic, we're always on the lookout for ways to fine-tune our systems, be it our internal tools or the Elastic Cloud service. Our recent investigation in performance optimization within our Elastic Cloud QA environment, guided by Elastic Universal Profiling, is a great example of how we turn data into actionable insights.

Kubernetes Monitoring: Best Practices and Essential Tools

As Kubernetes adoption continues to surge across various industries, the need for robust monitoring solutions is more critical than ever. Effective Kubernetes monitoring not only ensures the health and performance of your containerized applications but also provides valuable insights for troubleshooting and optimizing your infrastructure. However, Kubernetes's distributed and dynamic nature presents unique challenges regarding monitoring and observability.

Navigating the Mainframe Logging Maze: Insights for the Modern IT Professional

Mainframes might seem like relics of a bygone era to many of us in 2024, but the truth, however, is far from that. Despite their reputation as ancient behemoths—and frequent targets of jokes—mainframes continue to be vital powerhouses driving the global economy. Their capability to process billions of transactions daily, including the majority of credit card transactions, underscores their enduring significance.

Monitoring Policies: Network Rules

AppNeta by Broadcom recently introduced monitoring policies that streamline monitoring setup and maintenance, significantly reducing the time needed to manage your monitoring. AppNeta is now introducing a range of new network rules in monitoring policies. These rules extend monitoring policies and make it simple to select the networks that should be monitored. This update is designed to further simplify your ongoing operations, particularly in managing dynamic, diverse networks.

Getting the Hang of Threading: A Beginner's Guide to Cutting Threads

For anyone working with metal fabrication, plumbing, automotive repair or various other trades, knowing how to properly cut threads is an essential skill. Threading allows you to join pipes, rods and other components together in a precise, secure and removable fashion. While it may seem difficult at first, with the right tools and some practice, cutting clean, tight-fitting threads becomes second nature.

5 Best Branded Promotional Gift Items that Impress and Delight Your Clients

Selecting the right promotional gifts for your clients can significantly enhance your business relationships and reinforce your branding efforts. High-quality, thoughtfully chosen items can resonate with your clients, making them feel valued and appreciated. This acknowledgment, in turn, often fosters loyalty and can contribute to long-lasting business connections. Investing in custom promotional merchandise with a logo not only positions a brand in daily life but also serves as a constant reminder of the professional bond shared.

NiCE Active 365 Management Pack 4.3 for Microsoft SCOM and Azure

We are thrilled to announce the release of the latest version of the NiCE Active 365 Management Pack v4.3 for Microsoft SCOM, packed with exciting features and enhancements based on valuable feedback from our customers like you. Our focus on optimizing Azure Monitoring, refining naming conventions, and enhancing collector performance ensures a seamless monitoring experience tailored to your needs.