How to
History's Major Downtimes: Lessons from the Biggest Outages
TL;DRBig tech companies like Amazon, Slack, and Facebook had major outages that caused a lot of problems. Even a small mistake can lead to big issues, like Amazon's S3 outage from a typo. Slack's database couldn't handle a sudden spike in users. Facebook's server config
January 27 2025
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Programming
Global Disruption: The Impact of Microsoft and CrowdStrike Downtime
TL;DROn July 19, 2024, a faulty update from CrowdStrike caused major system crashes, affecting 25% of their customers. This led to significant disruptions across airlines, banks, healthcare, media, and retail sectors. CrowdStrike and Microsoft quickly worked to fix the problem, with both companies facing financial
January 27 2025
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7 Great Status Pages Examples to Learn From
TL;DR:Ever wonder what keeps you in the loop when your fave apps glitch out? That’s the magic of a status page. It’s like the health monitor for websites and apps, showing real-time deets on how they’re doing. Whether it’s a snag or smooth sailing, these
January 27 2025
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Why Monitoring
Status Page for SAAS Products - We All Need One
In this article, we explore the importance of status pages and why every SaaS product should have one. We have researched which tools are the most effective, which features improve user experience, and which solutions businesses prefer the most.Our goal is to help you make
February 27 2025
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Top 10 Tools for Monitoring SaaS Availability and Uptime in 2025
TL;DRUptime is the percentage of time your SaaS product remains live and functional. The higher your uptime, the happier your customers will be. Use tools like Robotalp to monitor performance, detect issues early, and resolve them before users even notice. Focus on key metrics such
January 27 2025
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Monitoring Definitions
Status Page Paid Service vs Open Source, What Are the Differences?
TL;DRAlright, peeps! Here’s the quick on whether to drop some coin on a paid status page service or keep it real with open-source:Paid Services: Think of it as the VIP pass. You get all the cool stuff—easy setup, someone to call when things go south,
January 27 2025
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What Is the Best Indicator That a Website Is Reliable?
TL;DRIn today's fast-paced digital world, ensuring your website is dependable is crucial for any business or professional. A reliable website not only attracts visitors but also builds trust and credibility. But how to check reliability of web sources? How to check if a website is
January 27 2025
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Monitoring Definitions
How Much Downtime Is Acceptable?
TL;DRDowntime happens when your site or service is unavailable. Planned downtime is okay, but unplanned downtime is bad news. Different industries have different standards for acceptable downtime. For example, eCommerce aims for 99.9% uptime. Use monitoring tools to keep downtime low and your customers happy.
January 27 2025
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How to
How Can I Be Notified When a Website Down?
TL;DRWant to know the moment your website crashes so you don’t lose money or customers? Use real-time alerts and monitoring tools that notify you via email, SMS, or push notifications. Choose a reliable tool, set up multiple alert channels, and automate responses for quicker fixes.
November 26 2024
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