Monitoring and Observability Resources for Engineers

Passing JSON Variables in Azure Pipelines

Learn how to handle JSON variables in Azure DevOps pipelines, avoid escaping issues, and ensure seamless API integration with proper normalization techniques.

January 29, 2025

by Mohammed Basil

· 8,001 Views · 2 Likes

Expert Guide: How to Slash Cloud Cost in 2025

In this guide, we will zero in on high-impact tips for cloud cost optimization. Cost is still a hurdle as many companies onboard to cloud computing.

January 29, 2025

by Milavkumar Shah

· 5,662 Views · 1 Like

Next Generation Observability: An Architectural Introduction

Starting this series on a next-generation observability architecture with an introduction to the way the available assets, diagrams, and content are structured.

January 28, 2025

by Eric D. Schabell

CORE

· 5,910 Views · 5 Likes

Why Use AWS Lambda Layers? Advantages and Considerations

If you are not using layers for your AWS Lambda function, it's time to reconsider it. This article will give you a glimpse into the implementation of Lambda layers.

January 28, 2025

by Lior Shalom

CORE

· 6,306 Views · 1 Like

AWS Lambda Enhances Local IDE Experience With AI Support

Learn how to deploy code to AWS Lambda directly from Visual Studio using the AWS Toolkit for seamless development and testing.

January 27, 2025

by Anuj Tyagi

· 6,165 Views · 3 Likes

Get Started With Vector Search in Azure Cosmos DB

Learn how to enable and use vector search in Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL with a step-by-step guide in Python, TypeScript, .NET, and Java using a movie dataset.

January 27, 2025

by Abhishek Gupta

CORE

· 4,750 Views · 2 Likes

How Event-Driven Ansible Works for Configuration Monitoring

Monitor configuration files with event-driven Ansible to detect changes, automate responses, and ensure security, compliance, and reliability in IT systems.

January 24, 2025

by Binoj Melath Nalinakshan Nair

CORE

· 10,004 Views · 12 Likes

Azure Web Apps: Seamless Deployments With Deployment Slots

This article will show you how to swap deployment slots to deploy a tested app to production and roll back to a previous version when unexpected issues arise.

January 21, 2025

by Sanjeev Kumar

· 5,252 Views · 3 Likes

Structured Logging in Spring Boot 3.4 for Improved Logs

Comparison of structured logging with traditional logging, its uses, and advancements in Spring Framework 6.2 and Spring Boot 3.4.

January 21, 2025

by Karthik Kamarapu

· 7,471 Views · 6 Likes

AWS CloudTrail Insights for AWS Glue

AWS CloudTrail Insights can detect unusual API activity in your AWS environment. This feature helps spot anomalies and fix potential issues more easily.

January 20, 2025

by Sajith Narayanan

· 11,106 Views · 1 Like

Optimizing Prometheus Queries With PromQL

Count worker nodes and track resource changes in Prometheus using PromQL. Explore queries, best practices, and dynamic thresholds for Kubernetes monitoring.

January 20, 2025

by Ganesh Bhat

· 8,709 Views · 4 Likes

Feature Flags in .NET 8 and Azure

This article describes the importance of feature flags and how they change the way we develop applications while reducing the risk of regressions.

January 16, 2025

by Naga Santhosh Reddy Vootukuri

CORE

· 5,366 Views · 3 Likes

Mastering Observability in 10 Minutes Using OpenSearch

Set up observability with OpenSearch and Data Prepper in 10 minutes: ingest logs, visualize data, and monitor systems easily.

January 16, 2025

by Milavkumar Shah

· 9,886 Views · 2 Likes

A Guide to Microservices Deployment: Elastic Beanstalk vs Manual Setup

Learn how to deploy microservices with Elastic Beanstalk or EC2. Explore the pros, cons, and steps for both approaches to simplify or customize your setup.

January 15, 2025

by Praveen Kumar Thopalle

· 6,025 Views · 1 Like

AWS Nitro Enclaves: Enhancing Security With Isolated Compute Environments

AWS Nitro Enclaves are perfect for processing sensitive information and meeting compliance requirements while maintaining operational efficiency.

January 14, 2025

by Sajith Narayanan

· 14,167 Views · 1 Like

Azure AI and GPT-4: Real-World Applications and Best Practices

This article discusses how developers can take advantage of Azure AI and GPT-4 with real-world applications, actionable insights, and best practices.

January 14, 2025

by Vasanthi Govindaraj

· 4,020 Views · 2 Likes

Optimizing Java Applications for AWS Lambda

Learn how to optimize Java applications for AWS Lambda, tackle cold starts, improve concurrency, and optimize Spring Boot for serverless environments.

January 14, 2025

by Vigneshwaran Manivelmurugan

· 9,352 Views · 4 Likes