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

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.

Obtaining a domain name involves a f...


Maximizing efficiency: How to restore configurations and reduce network downtime

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 star...


What is a content delivery network and why is it important

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.

Imagine you are the...


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

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 ...


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.  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!

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 maintaini...