Site24x7 Website Performance Benchmarks Launched
Oracle OpenWorld 2014 saw the launch of the new website performance benchmarks feature. Available immediately, this feature helps any user set performance goals by letting them compare their websites' performance and availability with the top 20, best-performing websites globally in 20 different industries, including retail, e-commerce, and health care. Users do not need to be Site24x7 customers to use Site24x7 Benchmarks. Visit Site24x7 at Oracle OpenWorld 2014 in the ManageEngine booth 2401 Read
Make Your Data Center LEED Compliant
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certifications are one of the hottest topics in facilities management industry today. Considering how data centers often use significant amounts of energy on a daily basis, anything which can reduce energy consumption can cause significant savings immediately. While there are many ways to improve your data center operations, energy efficiency is a complex topic because it has a significant impact on the operating capacity of your facility. Fortunately
"Too Many Open Files" - Solve It Easy!
Application errors can sometimes be very frustrating to solve, more so in a situation where you cannot pinpoint its source. Below, you'll discover a few simple tips and tricks for resolving one error that isn't very frequent yet a show stopper when it does strike. "Too many open files" Sound familiar? If you are an application developer, you may break into a sweat at the very mention of this error. Most of applications, at some point in their life cycles – be it in development or testing or production
SQL vs NoSQL - Usage Conditions
For years, SQL solutions have been the de-facto standard for most database needs, however over the past few years NoSQL has emerged as a versatile alternative designed to address the needs of developers involved with complex data projects. While NoSQL has emerged as one of the hottest technologies in the industry, SQL systems still play a vital role as they are designed to handle different types of projects. Read more about migrating NoSQL to databases and its issues. The Definitions of SQL and NoSQL
Site24x7 - Moves to Zoho Single Sign-on
Your favorite cloud monitoring service is now even more secure. If you have been following our blogs, you must have noticed that SIte24x7 has now joined the 'Single Sign On' system of Zoho.com (Parent company). Some quick benefits of this authentication upgrade are listed below: Two-factor authentication (TFA) and stronger password enforcement policies for enhanced security of your Site24x7 account IP-based restrictions to limit access to your Site24x7 account Support for SAML authentication in Zoho
[Important Announcement] Site24x7 Authentication System Migration Updates
Posted at: Tuesday, September 9, 2014 12:55 AM PST The migration process has completed. Thank you for your patience. You~will be able to login~by~following the instructions~that we have sent to your email from~support@site24x7.com. Please note, your old credentials may NOT work. Yes, we were forced to~send new passwords in an email as we were moving to a system with higher security restrictions and could not migrate without this inconvenience. Please note these are one-time passwords. You can alternatively
Scheduled Firewall Maintenance on Aug 29, 2014
We have planned for a Firewall Maintenance at our primary data center on~ 29 Aug, 2014 from 18:30 to 20:30, PDT.~There may be an intermittent connection problem while accessing our website during the maintenance period. Follow this blog post~ for further updates. For any clarifications, please get in touch with support@site24x7.com. ~ ~
Site24x7 Launches Partner Program
Site24x7~– the cloud infrastructure monitoring service that helps monitor the~uptime~and performance of websites, online applications, servers, mobile websites, and custom~APIs~–~ has launched its very own~partner program.~By partnering with Site24x7, you can add more solutions to your existing suite of products, give customers more to choose from, and offer customized solutions at a competitive price. [caption id="attachment_2042" align="alignnone" width="494"] Site24x7 Partner Program[/caption]
Top 10 DevOps issues proactively identified with Site24x7
As the summer weather heats up, we wanted to share with you the top 10 technical issues you can identify with Site24x7 before outages happen, and help desks start sizzling with overflowing issues and escalations. 1)~~ Slow Website/Web applications. Frustrated users will leave your site if it takes more than 3-4 seconds to load, while internal users will complain and vent to upper management. Rely on Site24x7 cloud-based Web monitoring services to get alerted when individual pages or multi-step transactions
Simple Tips to Help Diagnose and Prevent Windows Server Crashes
In an enterprise setting, server failures are never an issue to be taken lightly. Since servers are the backbone of most modern operations, being able to pinpoint the cause of errors rapidly is an essential skill for any Windows server administrator. Fortunately by following a few simple steps you can easily pinpoint the cause of most Windows Server errors. Best Practice Analysis Automation In Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2, Microsoft has included a tool known
IT Best Practices- Troubleshooting VMware issues
When it comes to troubleshooting Web performance issues in a virtualized world, difficulty for IT teams is even more acute. ~After all, VMware introduces a new layer of abstraction and complexity that drastically increases the level of difficulty of locating root cause. Web problems can happen now in your virtualization or physical layers, and with an average of 6 virtual machines (VMs) per physical server for enterprise organizations, you will have a hefty number of brand new potential failure points.
How to Quantify the Effectiveness of DCIM Solutions?
Data Center infrastructure (DCIM) solutions are a vital tool for any data center professional, however it can be difficult at times to justify the initial investment to management. ~Fortunately by considering a few key metrics regarding DCIM implementation, you can ensure that the solution you choose is appropriate for your organization. Key Functions of DCIM Solutions Before going into the metrics used to measure DCIM efficiency, it is important to note the core functionality of solutions on the
VMware Performance Management: Gain Holistic Monitoring, Complete Visibility, and Actionable Insight with Site24x7 VMware vCenter Monitoring
Monitoring the virtual ~infrastructure consisting of VMware components has emerged as a big challenge for ~administrators. While VMware monitoring solutions abound in the market, many of them do not offer what the administrators need the most – a tool that can 1) ~pinpoint issues and prompt admins on what they should do to keep the infrastructure in ~top shape and 2) identify the root cause and help solve problems ~before they affect end users.~ Instead, administrators are typically swamped in ~mounds
Top 5 Certificates for Database Administrators
Just as it takes a special type of person to be a super hot cloud computing~pro or developer, not everyone’s cut out for a life managing databases and ensuring they perform well. Requiring the eyes of a hawk and the organisational skills of Miss Moneypenny, today’s in-demand DBAs are comparable to high-tech librarians: savvy, talented and, thanks to training, always in control. Here are our five courses for DBAs: 1/ Oracle Database 12c Certification A shiny certificate may be no guarantee for success,
The Importance of DCIM Software for Your Datacenter
As information technology powers most of modern society, ensuring your data center is always functioning is critical to serving the interests of your customers while also keeping your costs in check. As technology usage has surged over the past few years, the strain on data centers has increased, making it critical for data center professionals to have the proper tools to get the job done. Fortunately today, there is a variety of data center infrastructure management (DCIM) solutions on the market
IT Best Practices - Troubleshooting infrastructure constraints
Slow Web applications, timeouts and errors are due, in some cases, to problems on your back-end infrastructure (e.g. an overloaded Web server, a strained DB or a connectivity issue on a mail farm). With hundreds of performance metrics that IT can track and oversee, there is no surprise that industry studies show that 80% to 90% of downtime is spent locating root cause. To aid your troubleshooting efforts we have compiled a list of common datacenter issues and constraints and key performance metrics
Top 5 cloud computing courses and certifications for IT professionals
The outlook is bright for companies providing cloud based services and even brighter for IT specialists with cloud computing skills. Research conducted by managed services provider Claranet suggests that 73 per cent of organisations now use some form of cloud services, making cloud knowledge a top asset for any IT pro. Here are our top 5 course choices for 2014: 1/ VMware Certified Professional – Cloud Best for: System engineers~ Virtualization market-leader VMware introduced its VCP-Cloud certificate
How to Maximize Performance on a Linux Server?
Despite advances in computing technology, properly tuning your servers is vital to ensuring the success of your company because wasted resources can increase utility costs while also putting your data center under unnecessary strain. Fortunately performance tuning is something you can grasp fairly easily by following a few simple steps. While there are many server packages on the marketplace, this guide is focused on users running Apache on Linux systems as it is the most prevalent systems in-use.
Do your customers see the ''Out of Stock'' message even when you have the stock?
I am hardly a shopaholic, but on occasions, I give in to online shopping. The other day I was on one of those online portals, shopping for my favorite FC merchandise. It all seemed normal, when I tried to add the product to cart and got the message "the product you have selected is currently out of stock. Set an alert so that we can notify you when it is available again". But what surprised me was a phone call from their customer service department a couple of minutes after I set the alert, informing
Site24x7 Turns Mobile Devices into Monitoring Locations
Velocity Conf. (24th - 26th June'14) at Santa Clara, CA | Booth # 720 Site24x7 launched an Industry-first android app turns Android mobile devices into carrier-specific monitoring locations today. With the new Site24x7 Mobile Network Poller App, you can track the performance and availability of mobile apps, mobile-optimized websites, and other online services from the perspective of the mobile users accessing those services via Verizon, AT&T and other wireless carriers’ 3G and 4G networks as well
Time for Pingdom Customers to Consider an Exit Strategy of Their Own
Well, another day, another acquisition in the tech world. This time, it's SolarWinds acquiring Pingdom, presumably to participate in the fast growing, cloud-based application performance management market. But history has proved that great product strategies
Make the Most of Your Systems with These Windows Server 2012 R2 Features
When it comes to managing your servers, keeping your software up to date is vital for efficient operations of your system. Although always purchasing the latest copies of software isn’t practical for every business, keeping tabs on the latest industry trends is vital to ensuring that you always have a handle on the trends within your industry. In the latest release of Windows Server – Version 2012 R2, below are a handful of performance related features which are not found in previous editions. System
Get your network ready for the FIFA 2014 World Cup
As world cup excitement reaches fever pitch, millions of footie fans will be taking to their office computer to stream football live. But while you may be ready for the fun to begin, you may find yourself screaming at your computer rather than cheering on your favourite team if your network isn’t up to the job. Your company may also be at risk of downtime and malware. Here’s how companies can win at the game of streaming – and still enjoy the match! #1 Internet bandwidth Let’s say you have a bandwidth
IT Best Practices- Troubleshooting issues in the cloud
Although Amazon is known for its reliability and advanced features, problems and outages can still occur. In a nutshell, Amazon EC2 instances act as virtual servers to run your applications (you can select multiple combinations of CPU, memory, storage, and networking capacity), so they are the fundamental building blocks for your cloud computing needs. Similarly, Amazon EBS volumes provide persistent block level storage for use with Amazon EC2 instances. You can also rely on Amazon RDS instances
IT Best Practices: Troubleshooting problems with SQL queries
When Web applications slow down, you are the first line of defense dealing with user complaints. Did you know that Web performance issues and bottlenecks are traced back to database issues in over 50% of the cases? Unfortunately, when you are trying to troubleshoot problem with your back-end databases, developers will point the finger to DBAs (problem is in the “database”), while DBAs will immediately respond back with “buggy code”, leaving you in the middle without clear answers. Site24x7 can help!
Meet Site24x7 at Velocity
Date - 24th - 26th June 2014 Venue - Santa Clara Convention Center, CA Booth No. - 720 This is the second consecutive year Site24x7 is present at Velocity Conf. We are a silver sponsor during the event, showcasing our technology that would help you keep your websites fast and available all the time.~Join us as we interact with engineers, developers, operations pros, designers, and architects who come to Velocity and help build a faster, stronger web for today and the future. Visit the link to avail
Gain competitive advantage with faster websites using better image compression
With Wimbledon fast~approaching,~it’s time to~start thinking~about how we could improve our own game. And there’s no better place to start than by looking at image formatting and compression techniques which can have a dramatic effect on website performance.~ It can also help boost sales. Reducing file sizes without reducing image quality has multiple benefits, not least for the end user who wants and expects these days rapid access to any page on the world wide web. But it can also prevent the additional
IT Best Practices: Understanding Web Performance Waterfall charts
Have you seen an increase of user escalations and complaints about slow Web apps and poor performance? Are you getting intermittent Site24x7 alerts that you can’t troubleshoot? It may be time to arm yourself with a Web performance waterfall chart, and visit your friendly Web development counterparts to have some informed discussions. If you are new to Site24x7, run a quick test with our free SaaS tool called Analyze Full Webpage and its Objects~to get a waterfall chart.~ Just enter the Web page you
Top 5 certifications for developers
A quick glance at the Wikipedia list of programming languages~reveals a startling~number. Fortunately, there are only a handful most developers want or need to learn. And with countless certification programmes available to help developers hone their skills, choosing the right one can be just as mind-blowingly challenging as learning the skills. Here are our top 5 choices for 2014: ~1/ Oracle (Sun) Java Certifications~ Oracle (Sun) Java Certifications can provide a good rate of return. Data analysts
Should you build native or HTML5 mobile apps?
Mobile is exploding. Just a couple of months ago we saw that for the first time ever, mobile devices accounted for 55% of all Internet traffic in USA in Jan 2014 (Source- comScore), surpassing desktop usage. Moreover, mobile ecommerce is expected to be double that of desktop ecommerce by 2018 (Source: Goldman Sachs). As you define your long-term mobile strategy, you are probably pondering right now which route to go.~ Should you build mobile apps in native code (one per each platform), or should
Report reveals Business Continuity Managers’ top concerns.
The latest~BCI annual Horizon Scan survey reveals the concerns most likely to keep Business Continuity Managers’ awake at night. Undertaken in association with BSI, the report suggests that unplanned IT and telecom outages, cyber attacks and data breaches remain the biggest threats to business continuity worldwide. Towering above risks such as natural disasters, utility glitches or fire, the data shows the potential impact of current and emerging technologies on business health and wealth. It also
Site24x7 Free Tool - Test Your Websites To Check If They Are A Victim Of The Heartbleed Vulnerability Bug
Update: Use the Heartbleed Test Tool to ensure your websites are protected against the bug. The only chance of you not knowing about the Heartbleed vulnerability would be if you had completely abandoned your internet lifestyle or had been meditating in some far away~uncharted~island. Jokes apart, recently the internet was flooding with articles detailing about this serious security flaw called "The Heartbleed Bug", and technology experts joined the discussion bandwagon debating about the seriousness
Web Development – State of the Union
There’s no question about it - development is booming in 2014, and the war for development talent is hotter than ever. ~Even back in December 2013, president Obama and key tech companies (Google, Yahoo, Apple, and Microsoft) promoted Hour of Code coding~events for students. Here is a quick recap and consolidation of the best tweets that we recently shared with you (@Site24x7) to put them all in perspective, and give you a quick list of tips to help you maximize career development opportunities. Follow
Want To Monitor Dynamic Web Transactions? Now You Can With Improved Java and .NET Monitoring, APM Insight
If you're an application owner responsible for tracking the performance of your web apps, the one thing that would be on top on your agenda is to make sure your customers can transact all the time without abandoning the transaction, and we are sure Site24x7 APM Insight is your perfect monitoring companion assisting you in keeping a hawk eye on how your applications perform end-to-end. However, when it comes to tracking transactions, you would see that in many cases, the URLs related to a transaction
Site24x7 Website Dons An All New Avatar
Site24x7 launched its brand new website officially last week (14th April). The content, style and the layout have undergone drastic changes. 'Monitoring Availability and End User Experience Made Simple' on the index page signifies the unique capabilities of Site24x7 that allows users~ to experience four solutions in one console: Website Monitoring | Server Monitoring | Public and Private Cloud Monitoring | Application Performance Monitoring. Our new website boasts of some cool videos too that might
The Heartbleed Bug is Zapped – Site24x7 is Secured
You may have heard or read online in the past couple of days, a security vulnerability nick-named "Heartbleed" that was discovered in OpenSSL. This is the secure communication between your computer and the servers hosting the web pages you view online. The good news is that~all the Site24x7 servers are patched, and your data is safe. This operation was completed~on~April 10, 2014~after the news broke out.~We renewed our~SSL~certificates too.~So, we are no longer vulnerable. However, as an additional
Best Practices: Building a Culture of Web Performance Optimization (WPO)
With over 31,000 members and 91 Meetup groups across 65 cities and 23 countries, the Web performance community is blossoming. This should be no surprise to IT pros, since Web speed impacts user experience and conversion rates, Website stickiness, page search rankings and organic traffic, all of which have a tremendous impact on customer loyalty, revenue, brand, and overall business bottom-line. [caption id="attachment_1474" align="alignnone" width="1545"] Web Performance Optimization (WPO) is key
IT Best Practices: Aligning IT, Marketing & Line of Business Operations
There is no question about it. Marketing, big data and IT are joining forces in 2014, and roles, ownership, and responsibilities are crossing functional lines this year. ~Here are some recent industry stats that illustrate this trend: 9 of the top 10 highest paying IT salaries are for languages, databases, and skills related to big data (Source: Dice). 25% of large global organizations will have appointed a chief data officer (CDO) by the end of the year (Source: Gartner). CDOs tend to be more on
Are your systems and network monitoring solutions insured?
You might be wondering "Does anyone consider insuring their on-premise monitoring solutions?" By insurance, we mean is there a backup plan in case your on-premise monitoring solution breaks down? Of course every IT initiative usually has a back up plan,
Troubleshooting Web performance problems checklist
It is a fact of life – Website technical glitches happen. Most recently we saw that several retailers experienced severe Websites outages and glitches this past Holiday shopping Season. From Australia [AS1]~#1 retailer Myer Website outages that lasted almost one week to CVS mobile Website hiccups, to Belk Website~slowdown on Thanksgiving and Black Friday to Walmart outage on Cyber Tuesday, many retailers run into issues that hurt sales, brand and revenue. Get the full scoop in our 2013 Holiday recap
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