Alex Ioannides

Prior to his tenure at itrinity, Alex founded FocusNet Group and served as its CTO. The company specializes in providing managed web hosting services for a wide spectrum of high-traffic websites and applications.

One of Alex's notable contributions to the open-source community is his involvement as an early founder of HestiaCP, an open-source Linux Web Server Control Panel.

At the core of Alex's work lies his passion for Infrastructure as Code. He firmly believes in the principles of GitOps and lives by the mantra of "automate everything". This approach has consistently proven effective in enhancing the efficiency and reliability of the systems he manages.

Beyond his professional endeavors, Alex has a broad range of interests. He enjoys traveling, is a football enthusiast, and maintains an active interest in politics.

Expert on: DevOps

Posts Verified by Alex Ioannides

The Ultimate Guide to WordPress Uptime Monitoring: Tools, Setup, and SEO Benefits

If you want to maintain a positive user experience, generate more traffic, and safeguard your revenue, you need to keep your WordPress site online and functional at all times.  In...

Posted on December 30, 2024 in Monitoring

Incident Management: What is MTTR? A Comprehensive Guide

In industries where system reliability and uptime are non-negotiable, understanding key metrics like MTTR can be the difference between smooth operations and costly downtime. MTTR, short for Mean Time to...

Posted on December 30, 2024 in DevOps

A Comprehensive Guide to Status Pages in 2024

Status pages are one of the best additions to your monitoring strategy because they can reduce the number of support tickets and improve overall efficiency.  Let’s take a look at...

Posted on November 19, 2024 in DevOps

NAS vs Cloud Storage: A Comprehensive Comparison

Are you finding it difficult to choose between NAS and cloud storage for your data needs? Both offer unique advantages, and neither is universally “better”—the best choice depends on your...

Posted on November 11, 2024 in DevOps

Subnet Explained

Effective network management is key for ensuring smooth operations as organizations expand and technology advances increasing the demand for efficient networking solutions. One of the most effective ways to organize...

Posted on November 5, 2024 in DevOps

Best Web Hosting Providers in 2024 for Starters and Beginners

Looking to start your own website? You’ll need to choose the right web hosting provider – and choosing the right one for you is a vital process. Whether you’re setting...

Posted on September 27, 2024 in DevOps

Top 21 Software Deployment Tools

Choosing the right deployment tool can make all the difference between smooth launches and chaotic rollouts. Whether you’re managing a few internal applications or deploying large-scale enterprise software across the...

Posted on September 24, 2024 in DevOps

NPM: How to Install a Specific Version

The Node Package Manager (npm) is the default package manager for Node.js, with over 2.1 million packages available in its registry as of September 2022. Installing a specific npm version...

Posted on September 23, 2024 in DevOps

DNS Record Types: Explained

What are DNS records? DNS records, or zone files, are fundamental to translating URLs to IP addresses. Thanks to  DNS, we only need to remember the website’s name rather than...

Posted on August 19, 2024 in DevOps

A Complete Guide to Servers

Servers are the backbone of our digital infrastructure. Whether you’re browsing a website, sending an email, or streaming a video, servers are working behind the scenes to make it all...

Posted on August 16, 2024 in DevOps

Mastering Network Monitoring: Your Guide to Uninterrupted Excellence

What is network monitoring? Network monitoring is the process of systematically watching over a computer network to catch any issues or bottlenecks in real-time, ensuring everything runs as smoothly as...

Posted on July 24, 2024 in 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...

Posted on July 24, 2024 in Cron Monitoring

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...

Posted on July 24, 2024 in Monitoring

SSL Certificate Errors: A comprehensive guide

SSL certificates create (secure sockets layer) an encrypted connection between a web server and a user’s browser. This encryption keeps data transmissions private and secure, making it a must-have for...

Posted on July 24, 2024 in Monitoring

IP Addresses: Explained

From your home computer to the sprawling servers of the Internet, every device relies on an IP address for communication. Understanding IP addresses isn’t just for tech enthusiasts – it’s...

Posted on July 24, 2024 in DevOps

What is ping?

Ping is a basic yet essential network utility that checks if a host is reachable on an Internet Protocol (IP) network. It works by sending a series of packets from...

Posted on July 10, 2024 in DevOps

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A Guide to Understanding Log Levels

Logs offer detailed insights into the performance, security, and overall health of your digital infrastructure. But with the sheer volume of data generated, it’s essential to know what to focus...

Posted on May 6, 2024 in Logging

What is network monitoring?

Network monitoring is the process of systematically watching over a computer network to catch any issues or bottlenecks in real-time, ensuring everything runs as smoothly as possible.  This vigilant system...

Posted on May 6, 2024 in Monitoring

What is Synthetic Monitoring?

Synthetic Monitoring Explained Synthetic monitoring, also known as directed monitoring, is a strategic approach to evaluating your application’s performance by mimicking user interactions. This technique involves creating predefined pathways through...

Posted on April 3, 2024 in Monitoring

SNMP Monitoring Explained

Let’s be honest, managing a network can be a complicated task. With so many devices connected and data whizzing around, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. That’s where SNMP (Simple Network...

Posted on April 3, 2024 in Monitoring