Building trust in the digital realm: Safeguarding user experience amid website threats

With an increasing number of organisations moving to online platforms and adding to the huge network of existing online sites, building and maintaining a trustworthy platform is of paramount importance for business. A secure platform not only safeguards sensitive information but also fosters confidence among users, paving the way for meaningful ...

Deliver efficient communication through incident templates

Imagine this scenario: You are a user of an online service, and suddenly you encounter a technical glitch. You head to the status page for updates, expecting clear information about the issue. However, you are met with vague or unstructured updates, leaving you uncertain about the severity and resolution timeline of the problem. This lack of a s...

Top 3 reasons why you need to use Site24x7's thread dump analyzer tool

Imagine having x-ray vision for your application and seeing exactly what's happening under the hood in real time. That's what thread dumps do for your application—they are a vital component of application performance monitoring (APM) and give you a super-powered peek into its inner workings, helping you spot issues and fix them faster than you c...

Simplified onboarding using configuration rules

If your business is growing, then so too must your IT infrastructure. Servers, VMs, databases, nodes, pods, containers, and all of your digital resources spawn up and down—all in accordance to your business' needs. The catch is all of these infrastructure elements have to be monitored without it being a herculean task to your team to do so.&nbsp...

5 key metrics for identifying and troubleshooting deployment errors in Azure App Service

What is Azure App Service? Azure App Service is a fully managed Platform as a Service offered by Microsoft for building web, mobile, and business applications and managing infrastructures. It helps developers build, deploy, and scale web applications and APIs swiftly, allowing developers to focus solely on their code. Businesses opt for Azure Ap...

How can multi-step synthetic transaction monitoring help your online business?

Multi-step synthetic transactions, also known as multi-step transactions or multi-step scripts, are automated tests that simulate complex user interactions with a website or web application. Unlike a single-step transaction (like page load), multi-step transactions involve a series of sequential steps or workflows that mimic real-world user jour...

Simplified device health monitoring and mapping for software-defined networks

Are you juggling too many different types of network monitoring dashboards at once? If you're using software-defined networks (SDNs) and also managing traditional networks, it can be quite challenging to monitor them both at the same time since you need to remember which tool is responsible for monitoring which network and keep switching between...

Synthetic monitoring for TFA-backed applications

Two-factor authentication (TFA, sometimes 2FA) is a crucial security measure that adds an extra layer of protection to your online account. It goes beyond the traditional password-based authentication by requiring a second form of verification.  In TFA-backed applications, users are supposed to provide two forms of verification before gaini...

Monitoring diverse IT endpoints with custom SNMP monitoring

As our world becomes more connected, the number of network devices is growing at an unprecedented rate. This poses a challenge for network administrators who need to keep track of all the devices that are added to their network every day. Relying only on monitoring tools with a standard device repository may no longer be sufficient, leading ...

Ensure continuous delivery by monitoring Jenkins pipeline performance

Jenkins pipelines play a pivotal role in achieving continuous delivery in software development processes. Continuous delivery (CD) is a software delivery approach aimed at ensuring that code changes are systematically and automatically prepared for release to production. In modern software development practices, CD pipelines streamline the proce...

Optimizing the performance of Flutter apps with Site24x7 mobile APM

<p>In this blog, we'll explore the importance of monitoring Flutter application performance and how Site24x7 Mobile APM can help you optimize your Flutter apps for peak performance across platforms.</p><p>However simple, Flutter does not come without its own set of bottlenecks that need to be addressed. For instance, it is vital to minimize expe...

Why you should monitor microservice mediator APIs

<p>Monitoring microservice mediator APIs is essential for several reasons:</p><p>One of the most common use cases for mediator APIs is with e-commerce platforms that consist of multiple microservices handling different aspects of the application. In this scenario, the mediator API acts as an intermediary for communication and interaction between...

12 best practices for DevOps and IT teams to handle monitoring alerts

"Music is noise that makes sense," said author Yann Martel, implying that if a sound doesn't make sense, then it is perceived as just noise. Noise can thus be defined as any alert that affects our senses and disturbs our peace without adding any value. The digital age drowns us in stimuli of all kinds all the time, making the struggle to ignore ...

Deploy Site24x7's monitoring agent on multiple servers (over 20k) using Active Directory

Enterprises employ tens of thousands of servers for their IT infrastructure. An ideal server monitoring tool should be cross-platform adaptable and require minimal manual intervention during setup. Utilize the instructions in this post to monitor all of your servers from just one interface in Site24x7.&nbsp; When a user tries to access a shared ...

Why is Site24x7 the world's best website monitoring tool?

Site24x7 provides a robust suite of website monitoring features tailored to assist businesses in guaranteeing their websites' optimal performance, availability, and reliability.&nbsp; By continuously monitoring website availability from diverse global locations, Site24x7 scrutinizes website load times and page speed to ensure satisfying user exp...

What are networks? Part 1: A guide to networking fundamentals

Are you intrigued by the world of networks and how they work? Do you want to know how your devices communicate with each other? Well, you're in the right place!&nbsp; In this blog series, we're here to help you gain a better understanding of networks, starting with the basics. We'll cover everything from the different types of networks to how th...

Understanding Network Mapping with Site24x7

With cloud solutions becoming mainstream and hybrid workforces becoming the norm rather than the exception, organizations need to stay nimble and agile for network access that can occur anytime, from anywhere. A thriving organization has a flourishing network that extends its arms globally, yet delivers high speed and performance without any com...

How to mitigate common user experience issues by effectively monitoring key NGINX metrics

Delivering optimum user experience is critical for any organization. The performance of web servers plays a pivotal role in determining the quality of your online platforms. And the smooth delivery of content and seamless interactions in websites and web-based applications are crucial for gaining engagement and retaining users. However, achievin...

Securing your digital fort: Why firmware vulnerability management is essential

Think of your network device firmware as a fortress that can withstand attacks and protect you from potential threats in the digital world. It acts as a guardian, keeping hackers and malicious software at bay so you can be confident that your data is safe. However, any imposing medieval fortress standing tall and proud with seemingly impenetrabl...

How personalized time zone notifications elevate the digital user experience

A status page without the ability to customize notifications based on individual user time zones poses significant challenges; for example, users may receive critical updates at inconvenient times, their workflow may be disrupted, or they may miss important information. This lack of visibility reduces overall user satisfaction and causes an&nbsp...

Why it's critical to monitor websites from multiple global locations

multiple global locations One of the primary considerations when organizations search for a website monitoring solution is whether the solution can monitor websites from various locations. This feature not only aids in comprehending the availability and performance of their website across multiple global locations but also provides insight into ...

Server uptime: A metric you should not trust

Do not automatically trust server uptime metrics. These can be incomplete and inaccurate. Instead, it is wise to utilize a comprehensive observability platform to track several metrics that provide the full picture of your IT infrastructure. In this blog, we'll learn why. What is server uptime? By definition, it is the amount of time a server is...

How to overcome Failover Cluster performance issues

In the final portion of our two-part blog on Failover Clusters, we'll utilize a helpful checklist to uncover resolutions for performance and cluster compromise issues, and explore practical solutions provided by ManageEngine Site24x7. Failover Clusters are advantageous when it comes to maintaining high-availability levels. But they do come with ...

Automate status updates with monitoring tools

<p>Enhances monitoring Get the real-time status of your services, allowing you to receive automatic incident updates.</p><p>Identifies issues Detect and automatically report issues, enabling teams to work on fixing them before they impact users.</p>

Understanding User-Centric Metrics in Digital Experience Monitoring (DEM)

User experience holds the utmost importance, and closely monitoring the digital experience from the user's standpoint is essential for achieving success. User-centric metrics offer invaluable insights into how users interact with digital platforms and enables businesses to optimize performance, enhance satisfaction, and drive growth. In this blo...

Scaling success: Navigating the challenges of autoscaled applications with Site24x7 APM Insight

Have you ever found yourself wishing for a magical solution to handle the unpredictable ebb and flow of user traffic on your cloud-hosted platforms? Organizations today face the ever-present challenge of effectively managing fluctuating levels of traffic on their platforms. Enter application autoscaling, a concept in modern resource management t...

Understanding Failover Clusters and their performance issues

In part 1 of this two-part blog about utilizing Failover Clusters in your network to improve performance and availability, we'll uncover how they work, why they are popular for large-scale organizations, and discuss several of the most common issues with them. &nbsp; In part 2, we'll discover the best troubleshooting strategies to address Failov...

8 Kubernetes application performance monitoring challenges and how to solve them

Kubernetes is a widely-adopted platform that manages the containers that host an application. Instead of handling nodes and containers individually, it groups all workloads as orchestrated layers. This abstraction simplifies the overall complexities involved, making the application easier to manage. While Kubernetes is efficient in optimizing us...

Google's latest email policy and safer, more secure inboxes

<p>In 2022, a staggering 333 billion emails were sent daily. According to data released by Google, unauthenticated messages received by Gmail users plummeted by 75%. This significant reduction prompted Google to introduce new policies aimed at creating a safer and less cluttered inbox experience.</p><p>From February 2024, users are expected to s...

Website tracking and all you need to know

<p>Website tracking refers to the practice of monitoring and collecting data on users' activities and behaviors when they visit a website. Various tools and technologies are employed to track and analyze this information. The primary goal of website tracking is to gain insights into user interactions, preferences, and overall engagement with a w...

7 ways to find and fix digital user frustration signals

Earning a customer's trust is tough, but losing it is unbelievably easy. That is why when a customer is happy, they stay for longer. A 2019 Accenture consumer survey of over 20,000 users across 19 countries revealed that a significant 47% of users avoid businesses that frustrate them with the user experience. Interestingly, an equal 47% said the...

10 best practices to achieve Kubernetes resilience for enterprises

Resilience has more than one meaning, but the one we typically think of is the capability to withstand a crisis when it strikes and be equipped to face higher challenges. Building and adopting resilient technological solutions is the need of today's modern businesses. An enterprise fortified with resilience is well-equipped to face any unforesee...

Track events in real time: Enhance monitoring with proactive log analysis

Preventing issues through proactive log analysis is more advantageous than reacting to problems with troubleshooting when they occur. Logs can act as a powerful source for proactive monitoring, and configuring the right alerts can ensure that you are notified about critical events in advance. In this blog post, we'll unveil a few suggestions for...

Navigate memory management challenges in MongoDB with Site24x7

Effective memory management is crucial for optimal MongoDB performance and helps ensure seamless database operations and user experience. Allocating enough memory lets the database store frequently used data and indexes in RAM and cut down on disk I/O operations. This boosts query response times and system responsiveness. Poor memory management ...

Chaos engineering in an Azure environment: Confident enough to try it?

What could go wrong with your Azure environment? Netflix gave the world two beautiful gifts: a media streaming platform for the general public and a wonderful monkey for the tech community. Enough has been said about the media streaming part, so let's play (or work) with the monkey now. When Netflix let the world know about Chaos Monkey, the tec...

Maximize branding with custom HTML in status pages

<p>Imagine checking a status page during a service disruption only to be greeted by a generic and impersonal display, devoid of any brand identity or relevant information. A status page without customization feels detached and fails to provide a good digital user experience. In addition, a status page that doesn't match your brand's look and fee...

Building resilience in cloud: Strategies, advantages, and considerations

<p>Cost: Enhancing resilience can be costly, involving expenses such as additional hardware or services and the development and testing of disaster recovery plans. An organization may want to invest in a cloud cost management tool to check its rising cloud costs.</p><p>Complexity: Establishing a durable cloud system requires coordination among m...

What is a domain and how important is a domain name?

<p>A domain is a human-readable address that helps to identify a specific location on the internet. It is part of the Domain Name System (DNS), a hierarchical system that translates domain names into numeric IP addresses, allowing computers to locate and connect to each other over the network.</p><p>Obtaining a domain name involves a few steps, ...

Maximizing efficiency: How to restore configurations and reduce network downtime

<p>Are you tired of experiencing network downtime due to device configuration issues? Well, here's a simple solution for you: Learn how to restore configurations and minimize network downtime. It's easier than you think, and with the right steps, you'll be up and running in no time. So, why wait? Let's get started!</p><p>Having regular backups o...

What is a content delivery network and why is it important

<p>A content delivery network (CDN) is a distributed network of servers strategically positioned across the globe to enhance the delivery speed and performance of web content to users. The primary purpose of a CDN is to reduce latency and improve the user experience by bringing content closer to the end users.</p><p>Imagine you are the owner of ...

Kubernetes 2024: Challenges and solutions

Kubernetes has become the world's leading container orchestration platform, aiding small-scale to large-scale businesses in automating, autoscaling, and managing application deployments. Before delving deeper, let's understand why cloud-native solutions like Kubernetes have become the world's—especially organizations'—favorite technology. Creati...

Bridge the language gaps with multilingual status pages

<p>When service disruptions occur, clear communication becomes paramount. Users want to know what's happening, why it's happening, and when they can expect a resolution. This underscores the significance of the status page, which delivers crucial information to users. Nevertheless, if the communication on these pages is not offered in their pref...

5 ways network compliance makes your life easier as a network admin

As a business owner, if you want to ensure your success, you must establish and maintain network compliance. It may seem demanding, but by having a solid understanding of the laws and standards that apply to your industry, you can overcome many challenges that may arise.&nbsp; If you operate in industries like finance and healthcare, complyi...

Forward logs from Google Cloud Platform to Site24x7 with Dataflow

Google Cloud Platform (GCP) enables organizations to create and scale applications. Activities in applications, whether on Compute Engine or other services from virtual machines to serverless environments on GCP, produce a significant amount of logs. Logs play a crucial role in helping you achieve effective observability and troubleshooting. But...

SysAdmin's guide to migrating from CentOS

CentOS EOL - Are you affected? CentOS used to be community driven. Imagine an OS being tested by a global community of volunteers against a testing team in a company—that gave CentOS unmatched stability. An OS that came with Security-Enhanced Linux (SELinux) by default and also included 10-year support meant it was the favorite of both i...

Beyond the box: Custom monitoring with Site24x7 plugin integrations

Organizations today navigate through a myriad of popular and unique applications, intricate systems, and custom services in their IT infrastructure. Each of these elements plays a crucial role, offering insights into the organization's performance or indicating potential issues on the horizon early. This visibility enables organizations to maint...

2023: The year of IT resilience!

<p>This year's theme is IT resilience, which refers to the ability of an organization to withstand, adapt, and recover from disruptions or attacks with minimal or no impact. In today's digital and interconnected world, IT resilience plays a vital role in ensuring the continuity of business operations, minimizing downtime, and maintaining custome...

Top 6 reasons for website downtime and ways to prevent it

What is website downtime? Website downtime is a period during which a website is unavailable to its users, making them unable to carry out desired functions such as making purchases, accessing information, or ordering food. In a fast-paced digital landscape where users expect instant access, any delay or unavailability can have significant conse...

Incident communication best practices for an elevated user experience

<p>This guide provides rich insights into what incident communication is, why it's important, and best practices for effective incident management.</p><p>What is an incident, and why is incident communication important?</p>

Nine tips for building an effective digital resilience strategy

Is your business ready to not only withstand but also thrive during digital disruptions?&nbsp;&nbsp;Today's business landscape heavily relies on digital technologies and online services. Digital resilience has become a critical concept to ensure business continuity and safeguard data. What is digital resilience? Digital resilience refers to an o...