Guide2026-01-278 min read
Build Your Own Uptime Monitor: A Complete Guide
Learn how to create a simple but effective uptime monitoring system for your websites and services using free tools.
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Learn how to create a simple but effective uptime monitoring system for your websites and services using free tools.
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An objective look at uptime records, incident response, and reliability features across the three major cloud providers.
Breaking down the financial, reputational, and operational costs of service outages, with real examples and data.
A deep dive into the Domain Name System, why DNS outages are so devastating, and how to protect yourself from DNS failures.
A behind-the-scenes look at incident response processes at companies like Google, Netflix, and Amazon, and what we can learn from them.
Learn about the most common causes of service outages, from server failures to DDoS attacks, and how companies prevent them.
A look back at the biggest service outages of 2025, what caused them, and lessons learned for the tech industry.
Quick steps to determine whether a service is experiencing a widespread outage or if the problem is on your end.
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