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View these external resources to learn more about InfluxDB.

## InfluxData Blog

Check out the [InfluxData Blog](https://www.influxdata.com/blog/) for announcements, updates, and
weekly [tech tips](https://www.influxdata.com/category/tech-tips/).

## Technical Papers

InfluxData's [Technical Papers](https://www.influxdata.com/_resources/techpapers-new/)
series offer in-depth analysis on performance, time series,
and benchmarking InfluxDB vs. other popular databases.

## Meetup Videos

Check out our growing [Meetup videos](https://www.influxdata.com/_resources/videosnew//)
collection for introductory content, how-tos, and more.

## Virtual Training Videos

Watch the [virtual training videos](https://www.influxdata.com/_resources/videosnew/) from our weekly training webinar.

## Virtual Training Schedule

Check out our [virtual training schedule](https://www.influxdata.com/virtual-training-courses/)
to register for future webinars.

## Events

Find out what's happening at InfluxDB and sign up for upcoming [events](https://www.influxdata.com/events/).