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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.

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.

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.

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.