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InfluxDB Cloud Dedicated is a fully-managed InfluxDB offering that lets you run enterprise-grade workloads on cloud infrastructure dedicated to your workload and your workload alone. A common request from those running enterprise-grade workloads on InfluxDB is the ability to use single sign-on (“SSO”) to authorize access to InfluxDB. SSO is now available as a paid option for InfluxDB Cloud Dedicated clusters.

For data-critical and data-intense sectors, like energy and renewables, access to data can be a make-or-break situation. As the complexity of the systems underpinning energy operations increases, collecting and analyzing that data is more challenging than ever before. Therefore, understanding what data sources are necessary, where they sit in the tech stack, and how they scale across an organization ‌is crucial for obtaining the insights energy companies need to maintain and optimize operations.

Flagging failures or inactivity in your monitoring system are crucial for maintaining operational reliability. This blog will guide you through setting up deadman alerts using Grafana and InfluxDB Cloud, tools that help you detect issues before they become critical. We’llintegrating Grafana’s visualization capabilities with InfluxDB Cloud’s data management features to create a robust monitoring system.

If you run your business on the cloud, you want to maximize what you’re getting for your money and ensure your cloud applications perform up to expectations. To do this, you will need a solid cloud monitoring strategy. This post covers different types of cloud monitoring, their benefits, and some best practices to set you on the right track.

Recently, TechCrunch hosted a webinar titled, “Unleash the Full Potential of Your Time Series Data,” featuring a discussion with InfluxData Founder and CTO, Paul Dix, and AWS General Manager for Timestream and Neptune, Brad Bebee, moderated by InfluxData staff engineer, Andrew Lamb.

InfluxDB recently launched the InfluxDB Management API for InfluxDB Cloud Dedicated. Now, developers can manage databases, database tokens, and create database tables with custom partitioning directly from their application. The Management API provides a programmatic interface for performing tasks that previously required human interaction. This interface promotes easier workflows for applications that need automatic provisioning of multiple instances of InfluxDB, either for internal or external purposes.

Grafana is a resilient open-source dashboard and visualization platform celebrated for its ability to help users grasp complex data. The alerting system is an essential element enhancing its capabilities. By notifying users of data shifts or irregularities, the alerting system significantly improves the user experience. This guide covers the basics of Grafana alerts, emphasizing their importance and offering practical tips for seamless setup.