app02 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 21:52:51 +0000 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) The IT Guy Show - Episodes Tagged with “Time Series Database” https://podcast.itguyeric.com/tags/time%20series%20database Tue, 21 Jul 2026 06:00:00 -0500 Welcome to the ‘IT Guy Show’, your go-to destination for all things tech with Eric, your friendly neighborhood IT guy! Join Eric as he shares his wealth of knowledge, insights, and experiences gained from years of working in the IT industry. From troubleshooting common tech issues to exploring the latest trends and innovations, each episode is packed with practical tips, expert advice, and engaging discussions. Whether you're a seasoned IT professional looking to stay ahead of the curve or a tech enthusiast eager to expand your knowledge, Eric has you covered. With a passion for simplifying complex tech concepts and a knack for making technology accessible to everyone, Eric creates an inclusive and welcoming space where listeners can learn, laugh, and connect. Tune in to 'Office of the IT Guy' and embark on a journey of discovery, empowerment, and endless possibilities in the ever-evolving world of technology. Don't miss out on the chance to join Eric and his special guests as they navigate the digital landscape, one episode at a time. Subscribe now and make the 'Office of the IT Guy' your new favorite tech destination! en-us episodic Navigating Technology and Careers Eric Hendricks Welcome to the ‘IT Guy Show’, your go-to destination for all things tech with Eric, your friendly neighborhood IT guy! Join Eric as he shares his wealth of knowledge, insights, and experiences gained from years of working in the IT industry. From troubleshooting common tech issues to exploring the latest trends and innovations, each episode is packed with practical tips, expert advice, and engaging discussions. Whether you're a seasoned IT professional looking to stay ahead of the curve or a tech enthusiast eager to expand your knowledge, Eric has you covered. With a passion for simplifying complex tech concepts and a knack for making technology accessible to everyone, Eric creates an inclusive and welcoming space where listeners can learn, laugh, and connect. Tune in to 'Office of the IT Guy' and embark on a journey of discovery, empowerment, and endless possibilities in the ever-evolving world of technology. Don't miss out on the chance to join Eric and his special guests as they navigate the digital landscape, one episode at a time. Subscribe now and make the 'Office of the IT Guy' your new favorite tech destination! no ITGuyEric, TechPodcast, ITPodcast, Sudo Show, Technology, TechTips, ITSupport, DigitalTransformation, TechCommunity, ITProfessionals, TechNews, ITKnowledge, Devops, Linux, OpenSource Eric Hendricks eric@itguyeric.com Episode 25: The Homelab SLA https://podcast.itguyeric.com/25 c51b076d-7ee4-4fb9-8e28-c76469850585 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 06:00:00 -0500 Eric Hendricks full Eric Hendricks Most of us treat our homelabs like a junk drawer. Something breaks, we shrug, we fix it whenever we get around to it. Mathias Palmersheim does not operate that way. 41:15 no <p>Most of us treat our homelabs like a junk drawer. Something breaks, we shrug, we fix it whenever we get around to it. Mathias Palmersheim does not operate that way. He's a Solutions Engineer at VictoriaMetrics, where he spends his days helping companies monitor infrastructure at serious scale, and he's brought that same discipline home. He runs his personal homelab against an actual SLA, the kind of uptime commitment most of us only deal with at work.</p> <p>Mathias joins me to talk about VictoriaMetrics itself, the time series database built for high cardinality metrics and logs at scale, and why open source observability tooling matters even outside the enterprise. But the real fun is in how he applies that professional rigor to his own gear at home. We get into what it actually takes to hold yourself to an SLA when there's no boss checking in, what breaks the plan, and whether this level of intensity is something the rest of us should aspire to or just admire from a distance.</p> <p>If you've ever wondered what happens when a monitoring expert points all that expertise at his own home network, this one's for you.</p> <hr> <p>Welcome to The IT Guy Show, your go-to destination for all things tech with Eric, your friendly neighborhood IT guy! Join Eric as he shares his wealth of knowledge, insights, and experiences gained from years of working in the IT industry. From troubleshooting common tech issues to exploring the latest trends and innovations, each episode is packed with practical tips, skilled advice, and engaging discussions.</p> <p>Connect with me! <a href="https://linktr.ee/itguyeric" rel="nofollow noopener">https://linktr.ee/itguyeric</a><br> Connect with Mathias: <a href="https://links.shiftsystems.net" rel="nofollow noopener">https://links.shiftsystems.net</a><br> VictoriaMetrics: <a href="https://victoriametrics.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://victoriametrics.com/</a></p> <p>Chapters:<br> 00:00 Stream start<br> 00:41 Introductions<br> 04:05 VictoriaMetrics<br> 12:35 ShiftMon<br> 16:09 Mathias' Homelab<br> 37:48 Closing thoughts<br> 39:29 Wrap up</p> <hr> <p>Graphics and bumpers by Free Hive Agency Special Guest: Mathias Palmersheim.</p> ITGuyEric, TechPodcast, ITPodcast, Technology, TechTips, ITSupport, DigitalTransformation, TechCommunity, ITProfessionals, TechNews, ITKnowledge, Devops, Linux, OpenSource, VictoriaMetrics, observability, time series database, monitoring, ShiftMon, Solutions Engineer, high cardinality, metrics, VictoriaLogs, homelab SLA, uptime, Prometheus, cloud native, DevRel Most of us treat our homelabs like a junk drawer. Something breaks, we shrug, we fix it whenever we get around to it. Mathias Palmersheim does not operate that way. He's a Solutions Engineer at VictoriaMetrics, where he spends his days helping companies monitor infrastructure at serious scale, and he's brought that same discipline home. He runs his personal homelab against an actual SLA, the kind of uptime commitment most of us only deal with at work.

Mathias joins me to talk about VictoriaMetrics itself, the time series database built for high cardinality metrics and logs at scale, and why open source observability tooling matters even outside the enterprise. But the real fun is in how he applies that professional rigor to his own gear at home. We get into what it actually takes to hold yourself to an SLA when there's no boss checking in, what breaks the plan, and whether this level of intensity is something the rest of us should aspire to or just admire from a distance.

If you've ever wondered what happens when a monitoring expert points all that expertise at his own home network, this one's for you.

Welcome to The IT Guy Show, your go-to destination for all things tech with Eric, your friendly neighborhood IT guy! Join Eric as he shares his wealth of knowledge, insights, and experiences gained from years of working in the IT industry. From troubleshooting common tech issues to exploring the latest trends and innovations, each episode is packed with practical tips, skilled advice, and engaging discussions.

Connect with me! https://linktr.ee/itguyeric
Connect with Mathias: https://links.shiftsystems.net
VictoriaMetrics: https://victoriametrics.com/

Chapters:
00:00 Stream start
00:41 Introductions
04:05 VictoriaMetrics
12:35 ShiftMon
16:09 Mathias' Homelab
37:48 Closing thoughts
39:29 Wrap up

Graphics and bumpers by Free Hive Agency

Special Guest: Mathias Palmersheim.

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Mathias joins me to talk about VictoriaMetrics itself, the time series database built for high cardinality metrics and logs at scale, and why open source observability tooling matters even outside the enterprise. But the real fun is in how he applies that professional rigor to his own gear at home. We get into what it actually takes to hold yourself to an SLA when there's no boss checking in, what breaks the plan, and whether this level of intensity is something the rest of us should aspire to or just admire from a distance.

If you've ever wondered what happens when a monitoring expert points all that expertise at his own home network, this one's for you.

Welcome to The IT Guy Show, your go-to destination for all things tech with Eric, your friendly neighborhood IT guy! Join Eric as he shares his wealth of knowledge, insights, and experiences gained from years of working in the IT industry. From troubleshooting common tech issues to exploring the latest trends and innovations, each episode is packed with practical tips, skilled advice, and engaging discussions.

Connect with me! https://linktr.ee/itguyeric
Connect with Mathias: https://links.shiftsystems.net
VictoriaMetrics: https://victoriametrics.com/

Chapters:
00:00 Stream start
00:41 Introductions
04:05 VictoriaMetrics
12:35 ShiftMon
16:09 Mathias' Homelab
37:48 Closing thoughts
39:29 Wrap up

Graphics and bumpers by Free Hive Agency

Special Guest: Mathias Palmersheim.

Support The IT Guy Show

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