Genevieve Cross
By: Genevieve Cross

March 21, 2025 6:00 am

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Mastering Kubernetes node management with the `kubectl cordon` command

For many developers and engineers, Kubernetes is the de facto choice for container orchestration. That’s primarily because of its efficiency in handling and scaling container workloads. However, the complexity of managing nodes in a Kubernetes cluster can cause recurring headaches for even the most experienced and skilled IT teams.  This is where kubectl […]

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Genevieve Cross
By: Genevieve Cross

March 21, 2025 5:33 am

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What is topology?

Imagine you’re planning a road trip and you open Google Maps to get a bird’s-eye view of your route. You see how different towns, roads and highways are interconnected, giving you a clear and comprehensive view of your journey. In the world of IT, topology serves a similar purpose. It’s a visual […]

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Genevieve Cross
By: Genevieve Cross

March 21, 2025 12:15 am

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What Is Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Why Do You Need It?

In the world of IT, it's all too common to see teams applying quick fixes without addressing the underlying issues. This is where root cause analysis (RCA) comes in. RCA is the process of identifying the fundamental source of IT issues. The goal is to resolve the problem at its core, rather than applying temporary […]

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Genevieve Cross
By: Genevieve Cross

March 21, 2025 12:02 am

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What is telemetry and why is it important?

Properly leveraging telemetry is a true game-changer for any IT department looking to optimize and stabilize its systems. Telemetry provides the first step to answering the all-important question, “What’s happening in my network?” It’s your eye into the inner workings of your system, giving you a view into how different components […]

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Genevieve Cross
By: Genevieve Cross

March 13, 2025 9:58 pm

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What is monitoring sprawl and what to do about it?

If troubleshooting looks like: teams scrambling, everyone using different tools‌ and data everywhere — you’re dealing with monitoring sprawl. In this blog, we’ll discuss the root causes of this "urban sprawl" of monitoring tools. We'll examine why isolated monitoring approaches fail in modern IT landscapes and share strategies to break down silos, […]

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Genevieve Cross
By: Genevieve Cross

March 13, 2025 9:47 pm

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What is Application Performance Monitoring (APM)?

What is APM?  As modern applications and IT infrastructures become increasingly complex, the need for effective monitoring and management tools has never been more critical.  Application Performance Monitoring (APM) is a comprehensive approach that provides visibility into application performance, availability and user experience.  APM is an important tool for platform engineers and […]

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Genevieve Cross
By: Genevieve Cross

March 5, 2025 10:00 pm

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MTTR vs MTTD: What is the Difference?

What is MTTD? MTTD is an acronym for “mean time to detect,” which refers to the average amount of time that passes between when a failure happens and when the system realizes it. MTTD is a key metric when analyzing how your team can relate IT changes to incidents. The faster you detect […]

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