In the world of a site reliability engineer (SRE), failure is not only an option, but also expected. Systems, web applications, servers, devices, etc., are all prone to performance issues and unexpected outages at some point. It is an unavoidable fact. These unexpected failures can lead to huge revenue losses,
In one of our previous articles, we discussed what an SRE is, what they do, and some of the common responsibilities that a typical SRE may have, like supporting operations, dealing with trouble tickets and incident response, and general system monitoring and observability. In this article, we will take a
What is Site Reliability Engineering? Site Reliability Engineering, or SRE, is a set of principles and practices that applies software engineering techniques to the challenges of IT operations. SRE originated at Google when engineers needed a more systematic, software-oriented approach to manage and optimize their massive infrastructure. SRE’s main goal
ADFS (Active Directory Federation Services) is a solution from Microsoft for single sign-on (SSO) functionality. It is used by organizations that have their users on Windows Servers to provide authentication and authorization to web-based applications or services outside the organization. ADFS implements federated identity and claim-based access control to authenticate
When your web application runs smoothly, it’s easy to forget the complex processes working under the hood. But when issues arise, they can often reveal hidden weaknesses in your monitoring approach. While stack trace application performance monitoring (APM) tools are excellent for tracking down errors within your code, relying solely
Single Sign-On (SSO) has become a popular choice for many web applications, allowing users to access multiple applications with a single login. It’s a powerful tool for improving user experience and streamlining authentication, especially for businesses with several connected systems. But as convenient as SSO is, monitoring web applications that
With digital applications now handling everything from simple logins to complex permissions, Identity and Access Management (IAM) systems have become indispensable. IAM systems provide a secure way to manage who can access what, especially in organizations where sensitive data and application access must be controlled. But while IAM systems improve
A good application monitoring solution will provide you with the visual representation of the performance, growth, and usage of your AJAX applications. These metrics, along with others, are the critical metrics that need to be checked to ensure no interruptions occurs. Monitoring your applications ensures that your application is delivering
Okta is a trusted leader in identity and access management, helping enterprises provide secure access to important tools for employees, partners, suppliers, and customers. With its extensive integration network—connecting to over 6,000 applications—the Okta Identity Cloud makes it simple and secure to access resources from any device. While Okta doesn’t include
As web applications become more dynamic and complex, traditional monitoring tools often fall short of providing the insights needed to ensure top-notch performance. Modern web applications rely on numerous interconnected systems and have unique demands, making it essential to adopt monitoring solutions designed to handle their complexity. This post explores
