Like explorers in a dry spell, many organizations recognize that two (or more) clouds can be better than one. Network architecture incorporating multiple public cloud vendors can increase capacity and efficiency while providing the freedom to hand-pick capabilities based on business needs. These benefits have led to a boom in multi-cloud deployments, with 79% of […]
We now know that observability goes well beyond traditional network monitoring practices to take real-time visibility to the next level. It is worth taking a closer look at the ingredients needed to convert disparate data sources into actionable insights. With the quest for observability sometimes curtailed by network complexity, a holistic approach is essential. ho·lis·tic: […]
Observability is all about leveraging diverse data sources, including flow, packet data, and metrics, to better understand what is happening inside the network, and what is likely to happen in the future. Therefore, it would not be surprising if more monitoring tools equated to more data and enhanced network observability, but that is not always […]
Observability is defined in mathematical terms as the ability to measure the internal state of a system based on only external information. On the other hand, monitoring is defined as a passive data collection process used to measure performance against predefined standards. In other words, network observability practices tend to be proactive, while monitoring tends […]
Reinforcing the Pillars of Observability The Greek Parthenon is known for the seventeen distinctive marble pillars enveloping the structure. These sturdy columns have remained intact despite over two thousand years of earthquakes, war, looting, and fire. With a slightly less auspicious origin story, the three pillars of observability (logs, metrics, and traces) continue to serve […]
The decades-old practice of vulnerability management utilizes automated scanning methods to systematically identify and mitigate weaknesses created by unpatched operating systems and applications. In today’s highly dynamic hybrid cloud environments, the number of vulnerabilities detected continues to increase constantly, while the time it takes threat actors to recognize and exploit them continues to drop. The […]
The concept of observability or assessing the internal state of a system based on the data it produces dates back over half a century to the earliest days of computer science when algorithms based on control theory were first used to interpret system outputs. In the decades since, observability has become a key objective for […]
Remote working has become more common in the past few years with millions more employees accessing corporate files remotely. In parallel, enterprises have moved workloads from on-premise data centers to the Cloud to improve speed and efficiency. This shift led to the advent of a new secure access mechanism for enterprise IT networks, which is […]
Businesses often establish branch offices to improve their services by providing convenient localized access for their customers. These branch offices play a significant role in generating revenue for the company. In today’s interconnected world, branch offices are expected to provide secure and flexible network access to employees and customers for various activities such as unified […]
In 2023, we at VIAVI Solutions are proud to mark a 100-year journey and celebrate the company we are today: a global leader in communications test and measurement, and optical technologies. Our heritage of excellence has been established through an unwavering focus on technological innovation driven by the requirements of customers and partners, with whom […]
