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Published August 1, 2024

In today's dynamic IT landscape, effective monitoring of application servers (app servers) is crucial to ensure optimal performance, security, and user satisfaction. Monitoring tools help in identifying potential issues before they become critical, allowing for proactive management and maintenance.

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Published June 13, 2024

Apache Kafka seems easy at first. It quickly becomes the backbone of your data streaming strategy, making life smooth and simple. But as you grow, Kafka can become complicated quickly. One of the biggest headaches you'll face is partition rebalancing between your brokers. 

Let's dive into why it matters, and how to fix it. 

Partitions help Kafka divide and conquer data, spreading messages evenly across brokers.

The Challenges of Partition Rebalancing in Kafka Brokers and Effective Monitoring Strategies
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Published April 2, 2024

Monitoring Azure Service Bus (SB) comes with its own set of challenges, primarily due to the distributed nature of the service and the complexities involved in message processing and delivery. Some of the most common challenges associated with monitoring Azure SB include: 

Message Flow Monitoring: Tracking the flow of messages through various queues or topics, including understanding where bottlenecks might occur or where messages might be delayed. 

Latency Monitoring: Ensuring that messages are being processed within acceptable time frames.

Overcoming Azure Service Bus Monitoring Challenges 
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Published March 26, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of financial services, institutions are under constant pressure to ensure their messaging infrastructures comply with a myriad of global regulatory requirements. Compliance with regulations such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Payment Services Directive 2 (PSD2), and other localized financial regulations is not just a legal necessity but a cornerstone for maintaining trust and integrity in the financial sector.

Strategies for Ensuring Compliance in Financial Messaging
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Published March 18, 2024

In today's digital landscape, the performance and reliability of messaging systems are paramount for business operations. Systems like IBM MQ play a crucial role in ensuring seamless communication between different parts of an application, impacting everything from transaction processing to customer experiences.

Optimizing Performance and Reliability in Messaging Systems