Cron job monitoring: how to catch a job that silently stopped
Cron job monitoring for jobs that stop without an error: why it happens, four methods compared, and heartbeat setup with crontab and systemd lines.
On-call, written down
Guides to on-call schedules, escalation, incident priority and moving off PagerDuty or Opsgenie.
Escalation policy examples: levels, timings and an escalation matrix template
Four escalation policy examples with levels and wait times, a copyable escalation matrix template, and the mistakes that leave alerts unowned.
Follow-the-sun model: how it works for on-call, with an example rota
What the follow-the-sun model means for on-call: three-region and two-region example rotas, what it costs, and the steps to set one up.
Grafana OnCall alternatives after the archive: your options in 2026
Grafana OnCall alternatives after the archive: compare Grafana Cloud IRM, GoAlert, PagerDuty, incident.io and OnCallAlerting with prices and migration steps.
MTTA vs MTTR: what they mean, formulas and how to improve them
MTTA vs MTTR explained: what each one measures, the formulas with worked examples, where MTTD fits, and what lowers each number.
How to build an on-call schedule: rotation examples and a template
Set up a clear on-call rotation with practical examples, a handoff checklist, and a copyable template to ensure one owner per alert.
Incident priority levels: P1 to P4 and SEV1 to SEV4 explained
Define P1 to P4 incident levels, understand the difference between priority and severity, and set clear escalation rules for your on-call rotation.
Opsgenie end of life: the April 2027 shutdown and where to move
Plan your Opsgenie shutdown with dates, data risks, and a migration checklist for Jira Service Management or OnCallAlerting.
PagerDuty pricing explained: plans, per-user costs and add-ons
Break down PagerDuty pricing for 5, 10, and 25 users. Compare plans, add-ons, and costs against OnCallAlerting and other tools to find the right fit.