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πŸ“£ AT&T Email to Text Ends June 17, 2025: Switch to PagerTree Notifications

Β· 4 min read
PagerTree Team
PagerTree Team

AT&T is discontinuing its email-to-text and text-to-email services on June 17, 2025, impacting users who rely on sending emails to @txt.att.net or @mms.att.net for SMS or MMS notifications. If you’ve used the AT&T email to text service for critical alerts, business workflows, or personal reminders, you’ll need a reliable alternative to stay connected. PagerTree offers a seamless solution, delivering email-triggered SMS, push, email, or voice notifications to your devices. Whether you’re an individual or a team, PagerTree simplifies the transition from AT&T email to text. Here’s how to get started.

πŸ“£ Meet the PagerTree CLI: Your New On-Call Sidekick!

Β· 2 min read
Austin Miller
Founder of PagerTree

Today, we are excited to release the all-new PagerTree Command Line Interface (CLI), a slick tool for managing alerts and integrations from your terminal.

The PagerTree CLI is all about speed and "scriptability". Automate alert handling in scripts, manage integrations in seconds, and stay in your terminal flow. Plus, it’s open-source on GitHub so you can tweak it to your heart’s content. Check out the docs to dive in!

PagerTree Command Line Interface (CLI) screenshot

πŸ“£ OpsGenie Shutdown Announced: Why PagerTree Is Your Best Alternative in 2025

Β· 5 min read
PagerTree Team
PagerTree Team

The incident management landscape is shifting, and for OpsGenie users, change is on the horizon. Atlassian recently announced that OpsGenie, a staple in on-call and alerting solutions, will no longer be available for new purchases after June 4, 2025, with full support ending on April 5, 2027. This news has left many teams scrambling to find a reliable alternative that ensures seamless incident response without breaking the bank. If you’re an OpsGenie user, now is the time to evaluate your optionsβ€”and PagerTree stands out as the smartest choice to future-proof your operations.

OpsGenie announces end of life.

πŸ’Ž Getting Started With Ruby on Rails in 2024 - The Complete Development Environment Guide

Β· 13 min read
Chance Haller
Business and Operations Development Specialist

What is Ruby on Rails?​

Ruby on Rails is a web development framework written in Ruby that helps developers build websites and applications quickly. It uses an MVC (Model-View-Controller) structure to organize code and make everyday tasks easier by following simple patterns instead of complex configurations. Rails also helps with database management and includes security features to protect against common threats. It's famous for building websites and apps, especially for startups, and powers well-known platforms like GitHub and Shopify.

This blog post will walk you through 10 simple steps to get your Ruby on Rails development environment up and running while providing additional resources to help you with your Ruby on Rails journey.

πŸ“£ WhatsApp Notifications

Β· 2 min read
PagerTree Team
PagerTree Team

PagerTree now supports WhatsApp notifications! Now, you can get notified about PagerTree alerts, incidents, broadcasts, and on-call reminders from WhatsApp.

WhatsApp notifications are a great alternative to SMS messages and are the preferred way of communication in many countries (e.g., Netherlands, Germany, South Africa, Mexico, etc.).

WhatsApp Notifications are available on our Pro and Elite pricing plans. If you don't already have an account, sign up for a free trial now.

PagerTree WhatsApp Notification Chat

PagerTree WhatsApp Notification Chat

🧠 Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) Interview Questions

Β· 17 min read
Chance Haller
Business and Operations Development Specialist

As customer demand for reliable and high-performing services continues to grow, the role of Site Reliability Engineers (SRE’s) continues to grow in importance. Whether you are a seasoned SRE or a recent graduate preparing for an SRE interview, these questions will be invaluable for determining your level of expertise and understanding where you need to grow. This article will guide you through some of the key questions you might encounter in an SRE interview, helping you better understand what to expect and how to prepare effectively. We have also provided valuable information and trusted sources to help you grow your knowledge in the areas you feel could use more in-depth reading. Whether you're new to the field or looking to advance your career, these questions will help you prepare for your next SRE interview.

Top 25 SRE Interview Questions (and Answers)​

These SRE interview questions and answers are designed to help you prepare for an SRE interview by identifying key areas where knowledge on subjects may be lacking. We will cover the following:

πŸ‘‘ What is System Monitoring?

Β· 15 min read
Chance Haller
Business and Operations Development Specialist

As service providers, we understand that 100% uptime for our service isn't an achievable goal, but we do everything in our power to provide our customers with the best possible service and highest availability possible. We implement tools and processes to allow ourselves the ability to respond to issues before they affect our customers. One type of tool we implement is system monitoring tools. The tools give us observability for all of our systems. Access to all of our systems in a clean, easy-to-read dashboard helps us see trends and issues before they become serious problems. Understanding our systems and resolving issues before our customers see them helps improve customer satisfaction and service uptime and helps us meet our SLAs, but what is system monitoring?

πŸ‘‘ Top 5 Best PagerDuty Alternatives in 2024

Β· 9 min read
Austin Miller
Founder of PagerTree

TL;DR Here’s the shortlist of the top 5 best PagerDuty alternatives in 2024:

  1. PagerTree
  2. OpsGenie
  3. iLert
  4. Splunk
  5. OnPage

What is PagerDuty?​

PagerDuty is a leading incident management platform that has been around since 2009. PagerDuty aims to streamline an organization's incident response process. It has features like on-call scheduling, escalation policies, and alerts.

But, PagerDuty can be expensive, has a steep learning curve, and lacks customer support. We’ve compiled a list of the top 5 best PagerDuty alternatives. We specifically looked at features, reliability, and pricing.

πŸ”‘ Understanding Linux File System: A Comprehensive Guide to Common Directories

Β· 6 min read
PagerTree Team
PagerTree Team

Welcome to an in-depth exploration of the Linux file system! In this comprehensive guide, we'll demystify the various directories found in a typical Linux distribution, explaining their purposes and functionalities. Whether you're a seasoned sysadmin or a curious newcomer, this article will enhance your understanding of the backbone of Linux's structure and operation.

Linux Cheat Sheet

Linux File System Structure