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Dos and Don'ts of Observability: Lessons Learned from RedMonk

On November 16, 2022, I sat down with analyst KellyAnn Fitzpatrick from RedMonk to discuss my favorite topic: observability. This time, we looked at observability in a context of what to do and what to avoid doing as you’re starting and going on an observability journey. Click the image below (or here) for a replay of the session. A machine-generated transcript is available at the end of the post.

Can Your Cloud Migration Strategy Keep Up With the Speed of Business?

A hybrid infrastructure brings business benefits but it also brings new challenges. Migrating workloads to the cloud is a complex operation that generates more data than engineering teams can adequately manage. Traditional monitoring tools are limited in helping teams find and fix problems during and after a cloud migration. This can throw business strategies off course, limit customer value and hurt the bottom line.

Building Resilience in Manufacturing with the Power of Data

Resilience has become the new strategic imperative for manufacturers during these testing times. As the world’s challenges make headlines, so do the innovative responses of manufacturing leaders. Savvy manufacturers automate, overhaul fundamental processes, modernize their security posture and reduce their CO2 footprint. Forward-focused organizations double down on their cloud investment to become more agile and resilient. And none of it is possible without data.

Data can help Europe navigate through turbulent times

One of the reasons I joined Splunk six months ago was because I am convinced that data has the potential to solve some of the biggest challenges society faces. It’s safe to say that Europe faces a number of challenges at the moment. The legacy of Covid-19 and the geo-political situation in the region has had a significant impact both economically and on society as a whole. Climate change remains a major concern after a year marked by drought and extreme temperatures.

What Is Splunk & What Does It Do? An Introduction To Splunk

Hi! We’re Splunk, and we’re glad you’re visiting us today. Honestly, we hear from people far and wide about “What does Splunk do?”, “Does the name Splunk mean something?” And of course, “How can I learn Splunk?” I wrote this article to help answer all these questions for you and point you towards whatever question you want answered.

Dashboard Design: Visualization Choices and Configurations

There are many visualization types and configurations available to choose from. In general, keep your visualizations as simple and straightforward as possible to avoid distraction and highlight only the most important information. If there is too much unnecessary information on the page it can be overwhelming and focus can be misdirected to unimportant details.

Data Quality Explained: Why Quality Is Critical to Using Your Data

Much like wine (😉), having data doesn’t mean you have quality data. Today it's easier than ever to get data on almost anything. But that doesn’t mean that data is inherently good data, let alone information or knowledge that you can use. In many cases, bad data can be worse than no data, and it can easily lead to false conclusions. So, how do you know that your data is reliable and productive? This is what we call data quality.

OpenTelemetry, Auto-Instrumentation and Splunk Observability Cloud: A Jump Start

Have you been meaning to learn about OpenTelemetry and the integration of all available application and service telemetry? If you like to learn things by doing; get ready to dive in and have some fun with OpenTelemetry and Splunk Observability Cloud. Quickly learn more about OpenTelemetry auto-instrumentation and collectors at your own pace with these walkthroughs and guides.

High Five! Splunk Honored With Five TrustRadius Best Software Awards

Customers have spoken, and we’re feeling the love. Splunk has just been honored with no fewer than five “Best Software” Awards from TrustRadius! Based exclusively on customer reviews, Splunk Enterprise Security (ES) took home the top spot in three categories: Best Software for Enterprise, Best Software for Mid-Sized Businesses, and Best Software for Small Businesses.

IDC Report: A Best Practice Blueprint from Customers on Successful Cloud Migration

The events over the past two and a half years have radically changed the world. Digital transformation initiatives went from being a priority to an urgent imperative. Enterprises that had not already migrated data to the cloud rushed to do so during the pandemic, and others accelerated their on-premise-to-cloud shifts. Hybrid and multi-cloud environments become the new reality for many organizations who want to get the most out of their on-premises and cloud investments.