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Debugging and Decoding MongoDB with OpenTelemetry

MongoDB’s flexibility and document-oriented nature have always stood out to me as its most compelling features, setting it apart from the strict schema constraints of traditional relational databases. This adaptability is a boon for application development, allowing for more dynamic data interactions that mirror real-world information complexities and freeing table schemas’ constraints.

The Real Cost of Synthetic User Testing with AWS

Every time I share a project using SaaS tools, someone inevitably responds that they could do the same thing on their own home server ‘for free.’ I mention this not because it is annoying, since I would never go on social media at all if annoying responses were allowed to change my behavior, but because I think it points to a basic misconception that still affects DevOps practitioners today: the refusal to accurately estimate the real costs of self-managed solutions.

Powering Real-Time Data Processing with InfluxDB and AWS Kinesis

Imagine a data engineer working for a large e-commerce company tasked with building a system that can process and analyze customer clickstream data in real-time. By leveraging Amazon Kinesis and InfluxDB, they can achieve this goal efficiently and effectively. So, how do we get from idea to finished solution? First, we need to understand the tools at hand.

Cloud Migration Challenges: Overcoming Obstacles - TJay Belt | Redgate

TJay Belt, Director of Data at Nerd United, shares his thoughts on the obstacles you face when migrating to the cloud. Cloud adoption has been steadily on the rise for a number of years, driven by benefits such as scalability, accessibility and flexibility, security and cost.

Heroku Router Path Metrics

We are pleased to announce that we have released a new feature that allows you to collect Heroku Router metrics by path! By default, this option will not be enabled as it will increase your number of total metrics. If no action is taken, you will continue to receive your Router metrics in the default format. This provides a good overview of your application’s total connection times, requests by method/status, etc.

Addressing Cybersecurity Challenges in Cloud Computing

Cloud computing offers notable perks to businesses of all sizes. As reported by the CIO Agenda Survey by Gartner, adapting to cloud-based technology is one of the top business priorities. Cloud services assist companies in expanding their abilities. It also helps to reduce the cost of labor and capital expenditures for adapting to new technological solutions like managed third-party risk.

Automating Business Processes with SharePoint and Power Automate

In the digital age, businesses are constantly seeking ways to improve efficiency and reduce overhead. SharePoint Online, coupled with Power Automate, presents a formidable solution to the age-old challenge of streamlining business processes. This article dives into the world of automation, specifically how SharePoint Online can be leveraged alongside Power Automate to transform and expedite your business workflows.