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Network monitoring Ping monitoring

Ping: Explained

Have you ever wondered how computers communicate with each other over a network? Or how network administrators troubleshoot connection issues? That’s where ping comes in. In this article, we’ll unveil the mysteries behind this simple yet powerful communication method, explore its functionality, and learn how it’s used in the world of networking. Ping definition So, […]

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Website monitoring

The Top 9 Open Source Website Monitoring Tools in 2024

Are you struggling to keep your website up and running smoothly? Do you need a reliable way to monitor its performance and ensure it stays up and running? If so, you’re in the right place. This article will explore the world of open-source website monitoring tools and how they can benefit your business. From small […]

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Observability

Top 10 Observability Tools of 2024

Observability tools provide essential insights into the performance and health of systems, helping teams keep their systems up and running.  What observability tools do: Monitor system health: Track performance metrics and system behavior. Detect anomalies: Identify unusual patterns and potential issues. Provide insights: Offer detailed analysis and visualizations of system data. Facilitate troubleshooting: Help diagnose […]

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Status pages

Top 8 Free Status Page Tools & Services for 2024

Status pages have become an essential tool for online businesses, offering a streamlined way to communicate incidents or downtime, build user trust, and eliminate the need for mass email notifications. To help you get started, we have put together a list of the top 9 free status page tools and services. These are essential not […]

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Status pages

A Comprehensive Guide to Status Pages in 2024

Status pages are one of the best additions to your monitoring that can significantly reduce the number of support tickets or improve the efficiency of your teams and processes.  There are multiple benefits hidden in creating a custom status page, so let’s take a look at all of them and how you can implement them […]

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SSL monitoring

SSL Certificate Errors: A comprehensive guide

SSL certificates create an encrypted connection between a web server and a user’s browser. This encryption ensures that any data transmitted remains private and secure, making it essential for protecting sensitive information like passwords, credit card numbers, and personal details.  However, when there’s an issue with the SSL certificate, users can encounter errors that not […]

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8 Software Engineering Newsletters for Maximum Learning

The tech world is anything but static, and staying up to date on the newest developments is an important part of every software developer’s technique for keeping their knowledge and skills competitive. But, it can be both exhausting and time-consuming to do all of this research and reading yourself. If only there was a way […]

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Cron job monitoring

Our complete cron job guide for 2024

When it comes to system administration, the need for automation and precise scheduling has never been greater. That’s where cron comes in, the time-based job scheduler that has been a steadfast companion of Unix-like operating systems for decades. If you’re a seasoned sysadmin or just a curious enthusiast, understanding the ins and outs of Cron […]

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Best practices Observability

How to Calculate Uptime? And 5 Tips for Achieving 99.999%

The lifeblood of any online business lies in its accessibility. When your site or application is accessible, your customers are happy, your brand reputation remains intact, and revenues keep flowing. Because of this, understanding and calculating uptime becomes crucial.  Let’s face it: any downtime translates to lost revenue. A study by the ITIC found that […]

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Glossary Observability

SLA vs. SLO vs. SLI: What’s the Difference?

When it comes to managing services effectively, terms like SLA, SLO, and SLI are often thrown around like confetti at a parade. They’re in meetings, in documents, and even in casual office conversations. But if you’re new to the field or simply haven’t had the chance to dig into these acronyms, they can feel like […]