10 tips for developing an effective monitoring strategy

10 tips for developing an effective monitoring strategy

As a software developer in training at Icinga, I've learned a lot about the nuances and importance of monitoring systems. Effective monitoring is critical for maintaining the health, performance and security of any infrastructure or application. Here are ten essential...

New Redis® open source server packages for Icinga DB

New Redis® open source server packages for Icinga DB

Finally, we are pleased to announce the availability of the new Redis®* open source server packages for Icinga DB for all supported distributions 🎉. You may have already noticed that we had some issues with the previous packages here and there, but we've been working...

Thank You for an Amazing Icinga Summit 2024 in Berlin!

Thank You for an Amazing Icinga Summit 2024 in Berlin!

What an amazing two days we’ve had! The Icinga Summit 2024 in the heart of Berlin was a great success, and we are deeply thankful to everyone who contributed to making it happen. From the moment the doors opened, the atmosphere was vibrant. The Kulturbrauerei Palais,...

Native Binaries with PHP

Native Binaries with PHP

There is always a big debate about whether interpreted or compiled languages are more useful. I think it is important to look at the pros and cons. Both language types have their strengths and weaknesses. While interpreted languages are great for maintaining and...

Only One Week Left for Icinga Summit!

Only One Week Left for Icinga Summit!

Time is ticking...If you haven't already grabbed your ticket, now is the time to act! Don't miss out on this opportunity to immerse yourself in all things Icinga. Head over to our website, grab one of the last discounted tickets and join us in Berlin. Use the code...

Chart.js: Visualizing Data for Better Insights

Chart.js: Visualizing Data for Better Insights

In the field of data visualization, Chart.js is a popular JavaScript library used to make flexible and good-looking charts. It's simple and versatile, making it a great choice for many uses, including monitoring systems. This library ensures that charts display well...

Making Use of Previous State in Icinga2 Check Commands

Making Use of Previous State in Icinga2 Check Commands

When writing a custom check plugin for Icinga 2, there are situations where in addition to observing the current state of a system, taking the past into account as well can be helpful. A common case for this is when the data source provides counter values, i.e. values...

Icinga Summit: Grab a Discounted Ticket!

Icinga Summit: Grab a Discounted Ticket!

This year’s top event Icinga Summit on June 5-6 is just around the corner, and we're incredibly excited to reconnect with our amazing community! Don't let this slip by - grab one of the last discounted tickets and join us at the fantastic Palais Kulturbrauerei in the...

Icinga for your desktop

Icinga for your desktop

To be clear from the beginning, we won't make any desktop application things. But to compensate for that, we have another gift for you, that let's you express your love for Icinga or at least remind you of your favorite monitoring tool, when all your windows are...

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