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What is a log analytics solution? A way to find and fix fast!

There is value in the machine data (logs and events) from your infrastructure and applications. However, storing and analyzing that data to extract that value can be a big (and expensive) undertaking for organizations. With log analytics, companies like yours can better understand your log data and take action to improve reliability and increase security. Log files are produced by applications, operating systems, networks and other components of a technology stack.

Observability as a Software Development Tool

I asked ChatGPT what a software development tool is and got the following response: Software development tools help developers create and deploy software. Examples include code editors, IDEs, and version control systems. They make coding easier, debugging faster, and collaboration smoother. While I agree with most, I’m missing the clear focus on software increments to improve software quality and achieve operational excellence.

Severity Filter With BindPlane OP

Learn how to reduce log volume by filtering out low severity logs in BindPlane OP. #compliance #observability #telemetry About ObservIQ: At observIQ, we develop fast, powerful, and intuitive next-generation observability technologies for DevOps and ITOps – built by engineers for engineers. We believe the future of observability is open source.

Building a Distributed Security Team With Cjapi's James Curtis

Join Cribl's Ed Bailey and Cjapi's James Curtis as they discuss the challenges of building a distributed global security team. Talent is hard to find and companies are hiring all over the world to build the best teams possible, but this trend has a price. Traditional management processes do not work, from building culture to the basics around assigning, tracking and measuring work. Team leads and managers rarely have the experience and training to handle remote teams which can impact team effectiveness and thus weaken the enterprise security posture.

The High Price of Internet Disruptions: New Study Reveals the Financial Impact on eCommerce Companies

Internet disruptions can be a real headache for any organization, but for eCommerce companies in particular, they’re proving to be a lot more than just an inconvenience. A new study by Forrester Consulting is bound to send shockwaves through the industry by quantifying the actual cost of Internet disruptions. Spoiler alert: it’s higher than you think.

Splunk Dashboard Studio Demo in Splunk 9.0

Splunk Dashboard Studio is our new and intuitive dashboard-building experience that allows you to communicate even your most complex data stories. This demo walks you through how to convert an existing Classic Simple XML dashboard to Dashboard Studio and how to leverage Splunk Dashboard Studio to more effectively communicate the data in your dashboard. Follow along to learn about the key capabilities to leverage when building dashboards in Splunk, including how to edit the source code to apply default configurations to multiple objects at once, how to use the configuration panel to easily edit objects, and more tips and tricks to group and stylize your visualizations.

Smooth Sailing: Ensuring Reliable Connectivity with Azure ExpressRoute Monitoring

Are you ready to set sail on a journey to reliable connectivity with Microsoft Azure ExpressRoute monitoring? Just like navigating the seas, sailing in the cloud can be a bumpy ride if you don't have the right tools to keep your ship on course. But fear not, because we're here to help you chart a course to success with Azure ExpressRoute monitoring!

Reinforcing Networks: Advancing Resiliency and Redundancy Techniques

Resiliency is a network’s ability to recover and maintain its performance despite failures or disruptions, and redundancy is the duplication of critical components or functions to ensure continuous operation in case of failure. But how do the two concepts interact? Is doubling up on capacity and devices always needed to keep the service levels up? The truth is, designing a network that can withstand the test of time, traffic, and potential disasters is a challenging feat.