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.

September 23, 2021 23 Sep'21
Logistics firm refreshes SecOps, replaces EDR with XDR

A refresh of SecOps tools led Flexport to Uptycs, enabling the firm to centralize security monitoring and incident response for endpoints and cloud resources.
August 26, 2021 26 Aug'21
Observability vendors push further into SecOps territory

Cybersecurity market consolidation continues, as observability players push beyond security monitoring and into enforcement via XDR and SOAR products.
May 26, 2021 26 May'21
New Relic streamlines DevOps monitoring tools amid upheavals

Amid price reductions, executive changes and layoffs, New Relic hones ease of use for its DevOps monitoring tools in a bid to boost its cachet among software engineers.
April 19, 2021 19 Apr'21
Log management tools add finesse to Elasticsearch

Vendors that bring log management expertise to open source Elasticsearch helped unlock collaboration and incident response for companies that had struggled with ELK on their own.

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runbook

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Why and how to use eBPF for Kubernetes scaling

Scaling Kubernetes clusters has always been a challenge -- but eBPF makes the process smoother with service-specific monitors and a lack of special instrumentation. Continue Reading
Blockchain: An immutable ledger to replace the database

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Take advantage of eBPF's monitoring capabilities on Linux

The benefits of an eBPF program extend wide, including into monitoring and observability. See how the Linux kernel utility increases how much of a system an admin can monitor. Continue Reading
What is IT/OT convergence? Everything you need to know

IT/OT convergence is the integration of information technology (IT) systems with operational technology (OT) systems. Continue Reading
An introduction to eBPF and where it shines

With eBPF, developers can customize Linux OS software without changing the kernel. Discover the utility's basics and how it can be used for networking, monitoring and security. Continue Reading

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How to mine dark data with machine learning and AI

Machine learning and AI can transform unstructured dark data into valuable business insights. Learn how to process dark data and use the information to your advantage. Continue Reading
Try PSScriptAnalyzer to check PowerShell code best practices

Meeting best practices can be a tough feat. Thankfully, PowerShell Script Analyzer checks the code for you. Follow these examples to learn how it works and get started. Continue Reading
AIOps network management requires vendor-buyer teamwork

Before buying AIOps tools, network managers should work closely with vendors to ensure they collect the correct network data and use relevant algorithms. Continue Reading

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AI augments capacity planning with machine learning smarts

With lower costs and better task optimization, AIOps can revolutionize IT infrastructures. Learn why this approach is a must-have for enterprises. Continue Reading
Use APIs to create a custom disaster recovery report

The right set of PowerShell commands and API calls can go a long way to build and customize a disaster recovery report. Learn how with these steps. Continue Reading
Boost Windows Server performance with these 10 tips

A small investment in time to execute these Windows Server performance tuning tips and techniques can optimize server workloads for more satisfactory results. Continue Reading