timeShift(GrafanaBuzz, 1w) Issue 75

TimeShift's 75th issue highlights the latest updates and events surrounding Grafana, including the release of Grafana v5.4.2, which addresses issues with datasource creation, OAuth settings, and dashboard tag searches. The newsletter introduces two new plugins and updates several existing ones, enhancing functionalities such as SCADA-like graphics integration and improved data visualization capabilities. Readers are invited to GrafanaCon LA, scheduled for February 25-26, 2019, offering sessions on Grafana's features, the open-source monitoring ecosystem, and hands-on workshops. The issue also features blog posts on topics like Western Digital's cloud-scale simulation using Grafana, connecting Grafana to Azure Log Analytics, and monitoring Java applications with Prometheus and Grafana. Additionally, it emphasizes Grafana Labs' hiring initiatives and encourages community engagement through social media and forums.