Meet Site24x7 @ AWS re:Invent 2014
Event - AWS re:Invent 2014 Date - 11th - 14th Nov'14 Venue - The Venetian - Las Vegas, NV Booth No. - 542 As you join the largest gathering of the global Amazon Web Services community at AWS re:Invent 2014, meet Site24x7 at booth no. 542 and grab an opportunity to interact with technology experts and share ideas on ways to improve developer productivity, increasing application performance and a lot more. We are also launching a new feature during the event which will take end-user experience to a
Repurposing Older Servers in High Performance Settings
You might think that running a high end data center requires constantly maintaining a tight upgrade cycle with hardware upgrades every couple of years, however by properly clustering your servers, you can lengthen your upgrade cycles and get more usage from your equipment. As discussed in an article by Wired, Google has been leading the way in data center innovations in many ways, one of the biggest being that many of their systems are custom built at a fraction of the cost of retail servers by creating
Site24x7 Disabling SSLv3 by 30th November 2014
Update: SSLv3 support to be disabled by 08th December 2014 You must have recently read about version 3 of Secure Sockets Layer (SSLv3) being vulnerable at the protocol level, many news sources and the OpenSSL team has confirmed this vulnerability. The Security Flaw POODLE (Padding Oracle On Downgraded Legacy Encryption) allows an attacker to read information encrypted with this version (SSLv3) of the protocol in plain text using a man-in-the-middle attack. Man-In-The-Middle Attack An attacker could
Site24x7 Scare-to-Win Halloween Contest
Its that time of the year again when we are all geared up to celebrate Halloween with the usual trick-or-treating, carving pumpkins into jack-o'-lanterns and attending costume parties. Well, this year Site24x7 doubles your Halloween celebrations.~ Participate in the Site24x7 Scare-to-Win Halloween contest on Twitter and walk away with a shiny new Pebble Steel smartwatch. All you have to do is, just take a pic of your scariest best and tweet it with the hash tag - #Site24x7Halloween. The pic receiving
Mobile monitoring versus Web Monitoring
There is no question that mobile is exploding. Just to give you some quick data points, a record 21% of all online 2013 Thanksgiving shopping came via mobile devices (Source: IBM), mobile commerce will be nearly half of e-commerce by 2018 (Source: Goldman Sachs), and mobile apps will generate $77 billion in revenue by 2017 (Source: Gartner). Today mobile users are visiting your Web or mobile sites and they engage with your brand via your mobile apps, while more employees and partners increasingly
Before Implementing an API, Consider These Risks
As businesses continue to place an increased reliance on cloud technologies, many services are implementing application programming interfaces (APIs) into their systems as a way to extend the functionality of their systems.~ One of the great things about software is that it allows companies to expand the power of their code by allowing third-parties to leverage their platforms. Whether you run a collaboration platform, productivity suite or a database of product reviews, creating an API for your
What Shellshock Means for Datacenter Professionals?
Keeping your servers protected against major threats is a significant challenge for even the most experienced server administrators. While the heartbleed bug recently sparked waves in the information technology field, a new exploit recently was discovered which is far more devastating. Shellshock, a vulnerability in the Bash command interpreter and parser, which is now allowing attackers to run commands on affected servers even without proper authorization. For those unfamiliar with shellshock, the
Proper Password Management within the Datacenter
As consumers continue to put more of their data in “the cloud,” following best security practices is vital to ensuring that your business is able to stay compliant with regulations and also maintain the trust of your customers. For this guide, the focus is on best practices to implement within your code to maintain PCI compliance. For professionals in regulated industries such as finance, legal, or medical you will still need to speak with an expert as the best practices for those industries are
Site24x7 migrates with Zoho IAM
Site24x7 authentication has been moved to Zoho IAM. Sign Up with Site24x7 for a hands on experience of all the Zoho features. Start enjoying the rich facilities that you get for FREE as a result of this IAM migration. Let us know your experience!
Meet Us @ GITEX 2014
Join Site24x7 at GITEX Technology Week, 12-16 October 2014 - Dubai World Trade Center. We'll be at the ManageEngine booth in Hall 7, booth # A7-10. Come, join us as we showcase some of our top enterprise IT management solutions. Get to chat with Site24x7 experts and watch live product demos. See you in Dubai.
CRM monitoring Best Practices
CRM applications, a market that according to Gartner grew 13.7% in 2013, support sales and marketing operations that fuel revenue, so they are mission-critical to your organization. While the love-hate relationship between sales, marketing and your CRM system is outside the realm of IT (especially if your CRM system was properly implemented), there is one thing that you can do to facilitate business operations and gain sales and marketing approval. Ensure top-notch CRM availability and performance
Solve Common DNS Issues with These Simple Tips
In today’s connected society, domain name systems (DNS) are the backbone of modern day datacenters. Since DNS systems are responsible for linking domain names to IP addresses, they are a mission critical component of any website because when they go down, it becomes impossible to anyone to access your customer websites. As with anything in life, DNS systems aren’t perfect and downtime must be planned for in any datacenter setting. As Site24x7 mentioned in a recent article on DNS hijacking, these
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
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