Getting Started With Log Management

The reality of modern application design means that when an unexpected issue occurs, the ability to find the root cause can be difficult. This is where the concept of centralized log management can provide a great deal of assistance. This Refcard teaches you the basic flow of a log management process, provides a comprehensive checklist of questions to consider when evaluating log management solutions, advises you on what you should and should not log, and covers advanced functionality for log management.

How to Monitor Active Directory With Google Stackdriver

DirectoryConfirgure Google Stackdriver and Bindplane to monitor your Active Directory

What is Active Directory?

Active Directory stores information about objects handled on a network and makes it easy for admins and other users to access and utilize the data. When using the Active Directory Domain Service (AD DS) on a server, you get a domain controller. A domain controller automatically authenticates and authorizes all of the devices and users on the network, easily assigning and enforcing the security policies. Active Directory also includes the ability to create a schema that allows you to define classes and constraints for objects and attributes that are found in the directory. Another useful tool that can be found in AD is the replication service that distributes the directory data across the network.