On Tuesday, March 5th, Facebook, Instagram and Google Ads experienced widespread outages that lasted for nearly two hours, affecting thousands of users worldwide. More than 550,000 reports poured in from Facebook users, and Instagram received 92,000 similar complaints, as reported by Reuters. As Meta stated on their newest platform, Threads: ”Earlier today, a technical issue […]
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 […]
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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What Is Ping Monitoring
Ping monitoring is an essential technique in network management used to assess the health and performance of a network by verifying the availability of servers and other network devices. It employs the ‘ping’ command, a basic Internet tool that tests connectivity between two networked devices. The process involves sending ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol) echo […]
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 […]
As some of you may have noticed, we encountered a snag that led to a brief unexpected pause to your monitors. With the situation now fully under control, we’d like to offer a bit of context and inform you of the next steps regarding repl.co monitors, the culprit of this issue. What happened As you […]
When it comes to DevOps, keeping up-to-date with the latest trends, technologies, and industry news is not an option – it’s an imperative! For professionals navigating this dynamic landscape, newsletters offer a concise, curated way to stay informed without wading through the overwhelming sea of information available online. So, if you’re looking to sit back […]
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 […]
Hi everyone. As we stand at the threshold of 2024, on behalf of our CEO, Michal Aftanas, and the entire UptimeRobot team, I’d like to thank you for your never-ending support. Thank you for being part of our journey over the last 12 months! It was an amazing ride full of great news (and more […]
SMTP, which stands for Simple Mail Transfer Protocol, is a crucial component in the world of email communication. It’s a protocol used within the TCP/IP suite that facilitates the sending and receiving of email. SMTP is commonly used by a range of email clients such as Gmail, Outlook, Apple Mail, and Yahoo Mail. As of […]