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Cron job monitoring

Our complete cron job guide for 2024

When it comes to system administration, the need for automation and precise scheduling has never been greater. That’s where cron comes in, the time-based job scheduler that has been a steadfast companion of Unix-like operating systems for decades. If you’re a seasoned sysadmin or just a curious enthusiast, understanding the ins and outs of Cron […]

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Announcements

UptimeRobot Retrospective & Plans: Thank You for 2023 and Happy New Year!

Hi everyone. As we stand at the threshold of 2024, on behalf of our CEO, Michal Aftanas, and the entire UptimeRobot team, I’d like to thank you for your never-ending support. Thank you for being part of our journey over the last 12 months! It was an amazing ride full of great news (and more […]

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Glossary Port monitoring

SMTP Monitoring Uncovered: How Does It Work?

SMTP, which stands for Simple Mail Transfer Protocol, is a crucial component in the world of email communication. It’s a protocol used within the TCP/IP suite that facilitates the sending and receiving of email. SMTP is commonly used by a range of email clients such as Gmail, Outlook, Apple Mail, and Yahoo Mail. As of […]

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Best practices Observability

How to Calculate Uptime? And 5 Tips for Achieving 99.9%

The lifeblood of any online business lies in its accessibility. When your site or application is accessible, your customers are happy, your brand reputation remains intact, and revenues keep flowing. Because of this, understanding and calculating uptime becomes crucial.  Let’s face it: any downtime translates to lost revenue. A study by the ITIC found that […]

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Port monitoring

Top 10 Port Monitoring Tools of 2024

We’ve compiled a list of 10 top-notch port monitoring tools that will help you stay ahead without breaking the bank. So strap in as we explore the world of ports through these beneficial applications and tell you about the best options on the market today! In this guide, you’ll learn… What is port monitoring? What to […]

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Glossary Observability

SLA vs. SLO vs. SLI: What’s the Difference?

When it comes to managing services effectively, terms like SLA, SLO, and SLI are often thrown around like confetti at a parade. They’re in meetings, in documents, and even in casual office conversations. But if you’re new to the field or simply haven’t had the chance to dig into these acronyms, they can feel like […]

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Network monitoring Ping monitoring

7 Best Ping Monitoring Tools for 2024

How did you like our list of the top 10 must-read DevOps blogs? This time, we welcome you to our definitive guide on the top ping monitoring tools you should consider for 2024! Guide content:  What is ping monitoring? What are the benefits of ping monitoring? What to look for in a ping monitoring tool? […]

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Best practices Keyword monitoring

15 Ways to Use UptimeRobot to Track Changes & Improve Your Web Prowess

In this blog you will learn: What is “Keyword monitoring” and why it isn’t related to SEO How can you benefit from using it for your website and personal use How to use UptimeRobot’s FREE Keyword monitoring tool Keyword monitoring, or simply put, the practice of checking if a specific word is still present on […]

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Best practices

Top 10 Must-Read DevOps Blogs

In the rapidly evolving field of DevOps, staying on top of the latest trends, tools, and best practices is not just a recommendation, it’s a necessity! For those leveraging UptimeRobot to monitor their cloud infrastructure and services, you are likely already familiar with the value of real-time insights for effective DevOps practices. Yet, the tools […]

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Network monitoring Port monitoring

Mastering Network Monitoring: Your Guide to Uninterrupted Excellence

What is network monitoring? Network monitoring is the process of systematically watching over a computer network to catch any issues or bottlenecks in real-time, ensuring everything runs as smoothly as possible.  This vigilant system provides immediate insights into the performance of your network. It looks at traffic flow, server status, and application performance, flagging anything […]