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Database monitoring for beginners: 6 steps to get you started

Database monitoring refers to the continuous process of tracking and analyzing the health and performance of a database. It’s essentially a regularized health check-up for your data management system that diagnoses anomalies and helps identify potential issues before they escalate. By persistently monitoring databases, you can ensure that they’re functioning optimally and there is no obstruction of data flows to dependent resources.

Apache Cassandra monitoring: Challenges and solutions

Apache Cassandra is widely used by organizations for its scalability and flexibility. The capacity to handle large chunks of unstructured data and zero failover functionality has made it a favorite for databases. But as functional as it is, the database comes with great architectural complexity. One blind spot can lead to unexpected downtime, or worse, an application crash.

Top tips: 4 must-know IT budgeting tips revealed

Top tips is a weekly column where we highlight what’s trending in the tech world today and list out ways to explore these trends. This week, we’ll discuss some must-know tips to plan your IT budget. Budgets are an essential aspect of business that determine how different teams throughout an organization can enhance their functioning and the overall offerings of the business as a whole, however many businesses struggle with planning their budgets.

Unveil how network traffic monitoring enhances network performance with NetFlow Analyzer

Imagine a financial enterprise that specializes in handling sensitive customer data and financial transactions. In such scenarios, these enterprises rely heavily on their digital infrastructure, which prioritizes data security. It is recommended to incorporate a network traffic monitoring tool to enhance security measures, given that these enterprises are particularly susceptible to cyberattacks and data breaches.

Prioritize network bandwidth performance with NetFlow Analyzer's QoS traffic shaping strategies

An unobstructed flow of data is paramount when it comes to achieving a smooth and fast network experience for users. As a network administrator, it is essential to ensure a fair distribution of bandwidth for resource-intensive applications, maintain an uninterrupted flow of network speed, and guarantee a secure network that’s free from internal and external threats. It is also important to keep an eye on latency, packet loss, and jitter and comply with service level agreements (SLAs).

Navigating network complexity with OpManager, the network diagram tool you need

Business growth and network expansion happens in tandem, bringing forth an intricate web of connections, potentially leading to challenges in efficient network management and the looming threat of unexpected outages. The repercussions of such outages extend beyond operational disruptions, incurring huge costs for organizations. As networks evolve, locating the root cause of issues becomes increasingly challenging.

Modern solutions for modern problems: Santa & Co. save the holiday season with the latest trends

With the holiday season here, let’s talk about one of the most impressive service delivery stories out there—Santa Claus and his horde of elves who work hard to ensure the end of our year is filled with cheer and good tidings. As members of the IT field, we can appreciate just how much of a logistical nightmare delivering millions of the right gifts on time really is! But even a team as experienced as Santa & Co.

Key considerations when choosing the right application performance monitoring tool for your business

In today’s technology-driven world, applications are the lifeblood of businesses and the cornerstone of user interactions. From e-commerce platforms to social media networks, flawless application performance is no longer a mere expectation but a fundamental requirement for user satisfaction and business success. However, lurking beneath the surface of seemingly smooth operations lie potential pitfalls that can quickly transform a positive user experience into a nightmare.

How CloudSpend helps reduce the costs associated with your AWS Spot Instances

Maximise ROI in Spot Instances with CloudSpend In our fast-paced tech world, the need for scalable and budget-friendly cloud resources is unprecedented. AWS is the frontrunner in providing organizations with a wide range of computing services. Through its Amazon EC2 Spot Instances program, often known more simply Spot Instances, AWS offers a cost-effective alternative plan to address an organization’s resource-intensive workload requirements.

From complexity to cohesion: OpManager Plus brings IT teams together through observability

The backbone of a modern organization—its IT infrastructure—is intricately woven. Along with the relentless pursuit of achieving seamless operations and sustained growth, the challenges of a modern IT infrastructure led to the proliferation of specialized sub-teams. These specialized teams collaborate to contribute to the health and performance of the IT infrastructure.