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Stories, guides, and lessons from the world of observability

Kubectl Commands Cheat Sheet

The Only Kubectl Cheat Sheet You'll Ever Need

Here’s your go-to kubectl commands cheat sheet! Jump into Kubernetes management with these handy commands and make your life easier.

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Anjali Udasi

Anjali Udasi

SRECon EMEA 2024 - Day 1

SRECon EMEA 2024 - Day 1

Here’s a quick rundown of the standout talks, big ideas, and memorable moments that kicked things off in SRECon EMEA Dublin 2024!

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Prathamesh Sonpatki

Prathamesh Sonpatki

Scaling Prometheus: Tips, Tricks, and Proven Strategies

Scaling Prometheus: Tips, Tricks, and Proven Strategies

Learn how to scale Prometheus with practical tips and strategies to keep your monitoring smooth and efficient, even as your needs grow!

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Prathamesh Sonpatki

Prathamesh Sonpatki

Datadog vs. Grafana: Finding Your Ideal Monitoring Tool

Datadog vs Grafana: Pricing, Features, and How to Choose

Compare Datadog and Grafana on pricing, features, and scale: when each wins, and where Last9 fits if you want full coverage without per-host costs.

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Anjali Udasi

Anjali Udasi

Getting Started with Host Metrics Using OpenTelemetry

Getting Started with Host Metrics Using OpenTelemetry

Learn to monitor host metrics with OpenTelemetry. Discover setup tips, common pitfalls, and best practices for effective observability.

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Prathamesh Sonpatki

Prathamesh Sonpatki

Prometheus Alertmanager: What You Need to Know

Prometheus Alertmanager: What You Need to Know

Explore how Prometheus Alertmanager simplifies alert handling, reducing fatigue by smartly grouping and routing notifications for your team.

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Anjali Udasi

Anjali Udasi

Understanding Kubernetes Metrics Server

Understanding Kubernetes Metrics Server: Your Go-to Guide

Learn how the Kubernetes Metrics Server helps monitor resource usage like CPU and memory, ensuring smooth cluster performance and scalability.

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Anjali Udasi

Anjali Udasi

How to Cut Down Amazon CloudWatch Costs

How to Cut Down Amazon CloudWatch Costs

Check out these straightforward tips to manage your metrics and logs better. You can keep your monitoring effective while cutting down on costs!

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Anjali Udasi

Anjali Udasi

PrometheusRemoteWriteExporter: A Comprehensive Guide

Prometheus RemoteWrite Exporter: A Comprehensive Guide

A comprehensive guide showing how to use PrometheusRemoteWriteExporter to send metrics from OpenTelemetry to Prometheus compatible backends

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Prathamesh Sonpatki

Prathamesh Sonpatki