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Optimize monitoring with the new On-Premise Poller Health Dashboard and Inventory Report
Greetings! We are happy to introduce two new features: The Health Dashboard and the Inventory Report, which will assist you in effectively overseeing your On-Premise Pollers. Monitor performance, analyze resource usage, and view detailed insights of all
Why a mobile app is the key to better incident communication
The panic of an outage: A familiar story It's 3am, and your critical systems just went down. Customers are flooding your support team with questions, your team is scrambling to investigate, and leadership wants answers—now. You check your inbox for incident
Top reasons why businesses lose trust after acquisition and how you can be smart
Did you wake up to the news that your favorite tool was acquired? You probably got used to the tool's intuitive interface, cost-effectiveness, and feature set, which aligned perfectly with your day-to-day requirements. Your disappointment doesn't end
Managing resource contention in Google App Engine: Best practices for optimal performance
Are your App Engine applications suffering from unanticipated lags? You’ve fine-tuned your Google App Engine deployment, but users still report occasional lags, increased latency, or unexpected errors. Could resource contention be the hidden culprit?
Site24x7 Monitoring Server: IP Updates
Greetings from Site24x7! We are adding a few new IP addresses and have removed a few from our current pool of monitoring locations. Please refer to the table below to learn more about these IP changes: Location IPv4 Address IPv6 Address Description Cape
[Self Client] URi to generate the session code
Hi There is a URi that I can use to generate the session code for Self Client? Like this one without the redirect_uri? accounts.zoho.com/oauth/v2/auth?response_type=code&client_id=<clientid>&scope=AaaServer.profile.Read&redirect_uri=www.zylker.com/oauthredirect%26prompt=consent
Challenges in designing AWS architecture
Designing AWS architecture is a complex task. It requires careful planning; a deep understanding of cloud services; and the ability to balance performance, cost, security, and scalability. As organizations migrate to the cloud or expand their existing
Simplifying Kubernetes architecture for DevOps
Kubernetes has become the go-to platform for managing containerized applications, but its architecture can seem complex to DevOps teams. Let’s break it down into simple terms and explore how tools like Site24x7 can simplify the process of designing and
Crafting effective cloud architecture diagrams: A comprehensive guide
Cloud architecture diagrams play a crucial role in communication, planning, and execution within the realm of cloud computing. They provide a visual depiction of the infrastructure, highlighting the interconnections between different components and their
Make informed decisions and troubleshoot faster with enhanced Custom Dashboard features
Hi all, Unlock deeper insights and boost performance with the advanced dashboard widgets. Gain real-time updates on critical and clear events of the application with the Application Errors widget across multiple components of an application. For example,
The top 5 network security threats every CIO should know in 2025
During a routine network check, your network bandwidth monitoring tool flags an unusual spike in bandwidth usage from a critical server. Further investigation reveals an unauthorized data transfer attempt originating from a misconfigured device. What
How to visualize user journeys with Site24x7 to spot opportunities to improve the UX
Before judging anyone, walk a mile in their shoes. This is a great idiom that emphasizes the importance of experiencing what your customers experience when you offer a service. With empathy, IT product owners can ensure that their operations take into
Resolving Redis connection issues with comprehensive log review
Redis is a highly efficient, versatile in-memory data store that is commonly utilized in modern applications. However, like any technology, it is not without its challenges, particularly when it comes to managing connections. By systematically reviewing
Generate customer reports for MSPs by automating them at your preferred frequencies
Hello MSPs, We’re excited to announce that you can now customize and schedule reports in your choice of format (PDF or CSV) and timeframe. You can select from a variety of reports, including Summary, Availability, License, and Outage Reports, and automate
Resolving Kafka consumer lag with detailed consumer logs for faster processing
Apache Kafka is a distributed event streaming platform designed to handle large volumes of real-time data. It is widely used for messaging, logging, event processing, and real-time analytics. Kafka is known for its ability to handle high throughput, fault
Strategic IP address management (IPAM): A must-have solution for high volume networks
Managing enterprise IT infrastructure isn’t just about staying afloat—it’s about being one step ahead with strategic IP address management in modern enterprise IT. Each day, IT teams grapple with network sprawl, security challenges, and the constant demand
Cloud storage: Walkthrough, challenges and solutions
Cloud engineers, SREs, SysAdmins, and CTOs are always on the lookout for more avenues to keep their organization's data secure, accessible, and managed. In this blog post, let us explain cloud storage in detail, the associated challenges, and how to overcome
The role of Redis monitoring in scaling applications for high-traffic environments
High-traffic applications demand speed, reliability, and scalability, making Redis a top choice for tasks like caching and real-time analytics. However, as traffic grows, ensuring Redis operates at peak performance requires effective monitoring. By tracking
Top 10 challenges for SREs and how to overcome them with APM tools
According to Google, "SRE is what you get when you treat operations as a software problem.” The role of site reliability engineers (SREs) is evolving rapidly to ensure optimal application performance in today's evolving IT environments. SREs are expected
How AI-powered anomaly detection is transforming APM for SREs
Site reliability engineers (SREs) often face challenges in keeping an organization’s sites running smoothly as the complexity of distributed systems steadily increases. With the rise of microservices, cloud-native architectures, and massive data volumes,
Allow a single JSON message block to create multiple alerts from a custom plugin
I have been writing custom plugins to monitor log files and report is certain jobs have failed. I can write a custom plugin to generate a message that might contain 3 job failures that it has detected during the polling interval that would look something
Resolving Heroku deployment issues using comprehensive log data
Deploying applications on Heroku offers a streamlined process for developers, but even the most well-optimized setups can encounter deployment issues. To effectively resolve these issues, it's crucial to gain real-time insights into your app’s behavior,
Taking a step towards network resilience: The importance of real-time alerts
Is your network prepared to handle unexpected disruptions, or are you constantly in fire-fighting mode? As organizations become increasingly reliant on uninterrupted connectivity, network downtime, slow response times, or undetected vulnerabilities can
9 essential metrics to track for effective IT operations with log management tools
Monitoring the correct metrics is crucial for efficient IT operations, as it ensures the smooth functioning of an organization's infrastructure. One crucial aspect of this process is log management, which empowers IT teams to address critical aspects
Tenable Scan showing vulnerability on OpenSSL 3.2.0 (LINUX)
I'm getting reports of a vulnerability under the Site24x7 agent installation on linux. /opt/site24x7/monagent/lib/lib/libcrypto.so.3 CVE-2024-5535 | CVE When will this be resolved or can a workaround be applied?
How CXOs can simplify compliance in high-regulation sectors
How do businesses in highly regulated sectors ensure network compliance while still fostering innovation and maintaining operational efficiency? As regulatory pressure and operational complexities increase, along with the growing divide between external
Scaling website monitoring for global enterprises in 2025: Best practices
Global enterprises in 2025 face an increasingly complex web landscape, demanding robust and adaptable website monitoring strategies. Effective monitoring is paramount for maintaining user experience, preventing downtime, and safeguarding brand reputation
All you need to know about Horizontal Pod Autoscaling in Kubernetes
For most organizations, Kubernetes is the preferred containerization platform thanks to its scaling capabilities. Scaling is more than a mere technical endeavor—it helps maintain reliability, efficiency, and smooth user experiences while handling huge
Kubernetes cluster metrics 101
Kubernetes clusters facilitate the management of containerized applications. Imagine coordinating a seamless flow of workloads across servers, ensuring they operate in harmony, regardless of scale. This is exactly what Kubernetes clusters can do for the
Simplify DevOps tasks with this go-to cheat sheet: From Go programming to automation
DevOps is a dynamic field that bridges development and operations, ensuring seamless collaboration and faster software delivery. Whether you're just starting or looking to sharpen your skills, having quick access to essential concepts is invaluable. That’s
How SMBs can proactively manage wireless networks with Cisco WLC monitoring
Small and midsize businesses (SMBs) rely on wireless networks to power daily operations, connect with customers, and foster growth. Yet, managing these networks effectively can be challenging without the right tools. Cisco wireless LAN controllers (WLCs)
Simplify multi-customer monitoring: Automate Your monitoring setup with configuration rules for MSPs
Hello MSPs, Simplify and automate your customers' monitoring configurations with Site24x7's configuration rules for MSPs. These rules enable you to define criteria based on resource types and assign corresponding actions, ensuring streamlined and consistent
Internet Speed Test Plugin
Hello, I added the Internet Speed test plugin from the repository. It worked fine at first, but now, half the time, I get "Root Cause Analysis: No attributes to monitor.HTTP Error 403: Forbidden". Sometimes it will work, sometimes it will not. I can replicate
The importance of error budgets for SREs and how to monitor them
Digital-first customers who are always on the go expect a seamless experience. But let’s face it—100% uptime is a myth. Trying to achieve it can drain resources and stifle innovation. This is where error budgets come in. They help site reliability engineers
Hyper-V Monitor Snapshot Report
Hello, I asked the question many months ago about possible having a report, using the advanced Hyper-V monitor, to list all virtual machine snapshots. Additionally, it would be awesome if that could be a threshold, such as alert if a snapshot is great
The hidden costs of not tracking network configurations
Has this ever happened in your workplace? A key application goes offline during peak working hours, or worse, when a client is evaluating your business, leaving network administrators scrambling to identify the cause. Could it be a misconfigured switch,
Transform your workflow with comprehensive Toolset
Managing websites, handling development tasks, and ensuring data accuracy can often feel like juggling multiple responsibilities at once. What if there was a way to bring all these tasks under one roof? With the launch of our all-in-one toolset, you no
How to use the command line interface effectively
Organizations and homelabbers are always on the look out for improving efficiency. Remember back in 2023, when Mark Zuckerberg pivoted all decisions in support of Meta's Year of Efficiency? When you are working with IT infrastructure, efficiency must
Booting explained: Types, instructions, and problems
Even though IT infrastructure is more sophisticated than ever, the basics still remain the same—and one such basic concept is booting. Although it may seem straightforward, understanding booting is vital for anyone involved in server monitoring, management,
How enterprises can reduce revenue loss from downtime with proactive monitoring
Unforeseen downtime silently erodes enterprise revenue. Every minute a system, application, or service is unavailable directly impacts profitability. Lost sales opportunities, compromised customer experiences, and frustration are the immediate consequences.