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Linux Network Performance Monitoring with Prometheus and Grafana: A to Z Guide

April 28, 2026

Learn how to monitor Linux network performance using Prometheus, node_exporter, and Grafana. This guide covers installation, key PromQL queries for TCP retransmits and packet drops, Grafana dashboard setup, and production alerting rules — based on real-world experience tracking down silent network saturation issues.

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TCP vs UDP: Key Differences and When to Use Each in Your Network Stack

March 7, 2026

TCP guarantees delivery and ordering through a handshake and retransmission; UDP skips all that for raw speed. Knowing when to pick each protocol — and how to verify what your stack is actually doing — is foundational networking knowledge every engineer needs.