Sysadmin on Netdata

Real-Time Monitoring & ML Detection For Sysadmins

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Purpose-built observability for sysadmins: per-second metrics, automatic dashboards, ML-powered anomaly detection, and predictable pricing. Monitor everything from bare metal to Kubernetes without learning query languages or building dashboards.

System Operators: The Role Of SysOps In IT Infrastructure

Fri, 03 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

System operators know the drill: as the complexity of systems scales, so does the deluge of logs. Traditionally, taming this relentless tide demands a concoction of costly tools and laborious configurations—until now. The dynamic duo of systemd-journal and Netdata is revolutionizing log management, turning what was once a Herculean task into a streamlined, powerful, and surprisingly straightforward process.

Efficient Handling of Volume and Velocity

systemd-journal is built to manage the deluge of data that systems generate, without buckling under the speed and volume of incoming logs. It captures logs at the source, facilitating direct and immediate processing. By utilizing the journal’s native mechanism to send logs to a central server, system operators can bypass the complexities of traditional log centralization methods.

Swap Memory: When & How To Use It On Production VMs

Tue, 02 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Swap memory, also known as virtual memory, is a space on a hard disk that is used to supplement the physical memory (RAM) of a computer. The swap space is used when the system runs out of physical memory, and it moves less frequently accessed data from RAM to the hard disk, freeing up space in RAM for more frequently accessed data. But should swap memory be enabled on production systems and cloud-provided virtual machines (VMs)? Let’s explore the pros and cons.

Meet The Netdata Community | Bastien, SysAdmin & Dog Lover

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Tell people about yourself and what you do.

My name is Bastien. I’m 28, a System and Network Admin, currently SRE in a team of two for my company. We’re working with AWS and Kubernetes to host our web apps.

How are you using Netdata and what do you like so far?

I’m currently in the process of moving to Netdata to monitor our nine Kubernetes clusters and some standalone VMs. What I particularly love about Netdata is the simplicity of installation and configuration and the number of perfect default metrics and graphs.

Sysadmin Day 2020: IT Heroes and Homelabs

Mon, 27 Jul 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Sysadmin Day 2020 is right around the corner and we’d like to show our appreciation for all the sysadmins out there who keep IT humming along and come to the rescue to resolve critical issues day in and day out. This year, we’re celebrating all week long by hosting an IT Heroes and Homelabs contest. Join the celebration by retweeting our post with the hashtag #SysadminDay #NetdataWin, and we’ll enter you in a drawing to win some Netdata swag!

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