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Monitoring Azure AKS & Azure Linux with VictoriaMetrics

Learn how to monitor Azure AKS and Azure Linux with VictoriaMetrics. This blog post covers the setup process for environments with high security requirements and how to monitor them with VictoriaMetrics.

The Rise of Open Source Time Series Databases

Time series databases are essential tools in any software engineer’s toolbelt. Their development has been shaped by user needs and countless open source contributors, leading to the healthy ecosystem of options we see today. In this article, you’ll see how time series databases came about, and why so many are open source.

Open Source Software Licenses vs Revenue Growth Rates

A software license change may have a short term impact on revenue, but the long-term damage can be consequential and take time to fix. Read our CTO’s take on open source software licenses vs revenue growth rates.

Introduction to Managed Monitoring

Learn about the different types of managed monitoring services available on the market, and why you might consider picking one of them to manage your monitoring infrastructure.

VictoriaMetrics slashes data storage bills by 90% with world’s most cost-efficient monitoring

We’re happy to share customer research today demonstrating that VictoriaMetrics is the world’s most cost-efficient monitoring solution! Read the post for details!

Comparing Performance and Resource Usage: Grafana Agent vs. Prometheus Agent Mode vs. VictoriaMetrics vmagent

We compared the performance and resource usage of Grafana Agent, Prometheus Agent Mode, and VictoriaMetrics vmagent to help readers make informed decisions when choosing an agent for their monitoring needs.

Momentum: Announcing 268 Million Downloads & 320% Growth in 2023

Read this momentum release to learn more about VictoriaMetrics achieving 320% growth in 2023 & hitting 268 million downloads of our open source time series database and monitoring solution.

Monitoring Kubernetes costs with OpenCost and VictoriaMetrics

Read how to set up Kubernetes costs monitoring with VictoriaMetrics.