(This post originally appeared on the Kentik blog) I’m back again with another step in the journey from your old monitoring solution to Kentik NMS. Previously, I discussed the information you need…
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NMS Migration Made Easy: Get Stakeholders Aligned
(This post originally appeared on the Kentik blog) As we mentioned last week, we are more than a little nuts about Kentik NMS. It’s a monitoring solution that’s right-sized for today’s technology…
NMS Migration Made Easy: Gathering Information
(This post originally appeared on the Kentik blog) Here at Kentik, we are (justifiably) excited about Kentik NMS. It’s a monitoring solution that is right-sized for the job and built on a…
Getting Started with eBooks
(This post originally appeared over Imperfect Genius) I remember the moment I decided to become a published writer. I was inspired to publish during a unique moment of inflection in my life:…
What Matters Most in a Job Search?
Recently, someone I’ve been helping find their first tech role landed a job after several months of searching. After a bit of celebration and the usual bout of “am I really good…
The (Mostly) Complete Guide to Installing Kentik NMS
(This post originally appeared on The Kentik Blog) Introduction The saying “nobody likes a know-it-all” applies equally well to blog series – they’re really not terribly loveable. That goes double for a…
Adjusting Data Before Sending It to Kentik NMS
(This post originally appeared on The Kentik Blog) In my ongoing exploration of Kentik NMS, I continue to peel back not only the layers of what the product can do but also…
Adding Multiple Custom Metrics to Kentik NMS
(This post originally appeared on The Kentik Blog) In my last post, I waxed poetic (or at least long-winded) on how to add a custom SNMP object ID (OID) into Kentik NMS. Despite…
Using Kentik NMS to Identify Network Outages
(This post originally appeared on the Kentik Blog) I recently explored why Kentik built and released an all-new network monitoring system (NMS) that includes traditional and more modern telemetry collection techniques, such as APIs, OpenTelemetry, and…
Time Data Series: What Daylight Are We Saving?
SUMMARY: “But is it good for the Jews?“: Beyond the (relatively) minor inconvenience of not knowing what time it is for friends in other locations, the current rash of polarized opinions related…