IT Systems Management and Monitoring

The IT systems management topic center is dedicated to tools and technologies that enable more visibility into IT infrastructure, integration between IT management tools, tailored alerts for IT professionals and new areas of performance monitoring and management. Look here for expert tips and tech news.

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IT Systems Management and Monitoring News

October 11, 2019 11 Oct'19
Ticketmaster unifies DevOps monitoring with Confluent Kafka

Ticketmaster troubleshoots and secures distributed applications using Kafka stream processing as a central hub for data collection.
September 26, 2019 26 Sep'19
Turbonomic adds features to Application Resource Management

The new features include continuous service optimization in Kubernetes and accurate container planning to ensure that applications have sufficient resources to perform.
September 24, 2019 24 Sep'19
BizDevOps, DevOps feedback loops guide IT transformation

BizDevOps has been the priority for Dynatrace customer American Fidelity the last four years, guiding the company's IT priorities amid ever-increasing technical complexity.
August 23, 2019 23 Aug'19
SolarWinds Discovery offers low-cost way to manage IT assets

SolarWinds expands its IT service management offerings with a software service that lets IT teams locate, map and manage their software and hardware assets.

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IT Systems Management and Monitoring Get Started

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open API (public API)

An open API, also known as a public API, is an application programming interface made publically available to software developers. Continue Reading
configuration management (CM)

Configuration management (CM) is a governance and systems engineering process for ensuring consistency in an operational environment. Continue Reading
Cloud repatriation is a symptom of a wider cloud storage trend

People are rethinking their cloud storage strategies, adjusting for hidden costs, application needs and compatibility issues in a world of public, private and hybrid options. Continue Reading

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Evaluate IT Systems Management and Monitoring Vendors & Products

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After ransomware virus, Merck's medicine was network automation

After a ransomware attack, Merck decided the best remedy was to deploy network automation tools designed to transform how it handled network configuration changes. Continue Reading
Match cloud application monitoring to integration needs

An enterprise's cloud migration includes several elements: a new security process, budget redistribution and a monitoring system that integrates cloud and on-premises apps. Continue Reading
Explore the benefits, limitations of time-series monitoring in IT

IT monitoring metrics are crucial for enterprises to gauge performance and plan for future events. But admins should understand the tradeoffs between a time-series and point-in-time analysis. Continue Reading

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Manage IT Systems Management and Monitoring

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Cloud repatriation from the storage experts' point of view

Four industry experts discuss whether enterprises are really bringing data back from the public cloud, what's driving this trend and where it's headed. Continue Reading
Use centralized encryption methods in large-scale IT environments

Whether data is stored in a VM or in the cloud, centralized encryption key management is critical to prevent theft and protect data from unwanted eyes. Continue Reading
What IT admins need to know about cloud application patching

When they host apps in a SaaS or PaaS environment, IT teams offload some patching duties to cloud providers. But other responsibilities become even more important. Continue Reading

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Problem Solve IT Systems Management and Monitoring Issues

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Does DevOps require end-to-end monitoring tools?

While basic monitoring services and feedback loops provide critical insight for DevOps teams, an end-to-end monitoring tool gives them a more holistic view of the end-user experience. Continue Reading
DevOps security best practices span code creation to compliance

Developers and operations staff who split security responsibilities as part of a DevOps workflow should apply these best practices to ensure no vulnerability goes unnoticed. Continue Reading
Build a patch management process to stay cool in an IT crisis

Time is of the essence during a major IT crisis, but rushing to fix a problem can do more harm than good. Ensure version control, documentation and testing for effective patch deployment. Continue Reading

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