As we stand on the brink of 2024, 2025, 2026 AI has already established itself as an essential collaborator in the workplace. The relationship between humans and AI is growing, moving beyond just automating repetitive tasks or crunching data. We’re seeing AI step into roles that need creativity and decision-making. It’s like having an extra […]
Free Linux Server Monitoring and APM solutions for SysAdmins
Today’s software applications require developers, testers, and SysAdmins to work together (DevSecOps) more seamlessly than ever before. A single line of code or poorly configured service can negatively impact your application’s performance, causing crippling slowdowns for end-users. This is where infrastructure and application monitoring comes in. Regarding Linux server monitoring, monitoring critical performance metrics of […]
DigitalOcean is chasing me for $0.01: What it taught me about automation
There are three kinds of emails that can ruin a quiet Saturday: a security warning, an outage alert, and, apparently, a repeat reminder that you owe a cloud provider one cent, yes, $0.01. I’ve been using DigitalOcean since 2013. Personally, I don’t use it often, but I log in several times a week to support […]
Docker Alternative: Podman on Linux
This article is inspired by our LinuxCommunity.io forum discussion thread (thanks to users @tmick and @shybry747 for the feedback). Let’s walk through what Podman is and how to use it as a Docker alternative on Linux. Expect a straightforward guide on installing Podman, running containers with it, and understanding the basics. Containers have become the […]
10 Best WordPress Remote Backup Plugins and Tools 2025
We all know how important it is to back up our data regularly. Disk drives fail, databases crash, and human error or bad actors can wreak havoc when you least expect it. Hurricanes, fire, floods, you know the drill. Yet, only 6% of medium-sized companies that suffer catastrophic data loss ever recover, and 51% shut […]
IPv4: The Legacy Internet Protocol That Will Outlive Most of Us
IPv4 has been the backbone of the internet since its inception and despite its well-known limitations it will not be fully deprecated in our lifetime. IPv6 adoption is growing, but IPv4 is deep in the global networking infrastructure, so its full phase out is a long way off. Much like the Agent Smith clones in […]
Linux Server Setup – Part 1: A Beginner’s Guide
If you are new to Linux, setting up a Linux server is a great way to learn more about Linux and server management. Whether you want to host services, run apps or build a homelab, a Linux server offers unmatched flexibility, performance, and control. This beginner’s guide will walk you through the basics of setting […]
Entrepreneurship: Can You Afford to Put All Your Eggs in One Basket?
Thomas Jefferson said: “Our greatest happiness does not depend on the condition of life in which chance has placed us, but is always the result of a good conscience, good health, occupation, and freedom in all just pursuits.” This has been one of my favorite quotes since I was a teenager and to this day. […]
Observability Platforms at a Glance: Which One Suits Your Needs Best?
Observability is a critical aspect of modern software development, providing teams with the ability to monitor and understand the performance of their applications and infrastructure. Recently, several companies have emerged as leaders in the observability space, offering comprehensive solutions for monitoring and analytics. In this post, we’ll take a detailed look at five leading observability […]
Observability: 15 Industry-Leading Companies Discuss its Evolution
In this article, you’ll find recent commentary from executives and decision-makers of industry-leading observability providers on two key questions regarding the evolution of observability. Published: May 17th, 2021 | Updated: Aug 1st, 2024. The observability cloud continues to expand and evolve rapidly. Over the past year, millions of workers left their offices to work from […]
