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Introduction to ELK Tech Stack

ELK Stack, also known as the Elastic Stack is a powerful and versatile open-source toolset that has revolutionized the way businesses manage and analyze their data. ELK Stack seamlessly integrates these three robust components to offer a comprehensive solution for searching, analyzing, and visualizing large volumes of data in real-time. So, buckle up, for a comprehensive overview of the ELK stack and its components, which will be a great starting point for beginners.

Transforming Your Telemetry Has Never Been Easier

As the foundation of your observability stack, BindPlane OP provides great visibility into your telemetry data, all the way from collection to its final destination. With the introduction of Live Preview in BPOP Enterprise, and a brand new processor workflow, we’ve now made this even better.

Mastering SVC with Splunk App for Chargeback: App Walkthrough (Part 1)

Part 1 of a series of 3 videos outlining how you can use Splunk App for Chargeback to successfully adopt Splunk’s Workload Pricing. These videos will help you get quick insights and proactively monitor key metrics using the Chargeback app’s out-of-the-box capabilities, and then tie usage to business hierarchy to enable chargeback. It will ultimately help you get back in control of how your teams use Splunk by showing you how to identify and manage wasteful workloads.

Mastering SVC with Splunk App for Chargeback: Platform Optimization (Part 3)

Part 3 of a series of 3 videos outlining how you can use Splunk App for Chargeback to successfully adopt Splunk’s Workload Pricing. These videos will help you get quick insights and proactively monitor key metrics using the Chargeback app’s out-of-the-box capabilities, and then tie usage to business hierarchy to enable chargeback. It will ultimately help you get back in control of how your teams use Splunk by showing you how to identify and manage wasteful workloads.

Mastering SVC with Splunk App for Chargeback: Mapping Business Hierarchy (Part 2)

Part 2 of a series of 3 videos outlining how you can use Splunk App for Chargeback to successfully adopt Splunk’s Workload Pricing. These videos will help you get quick insights and proactively monitor key metrics using the Chargeback app’s out-of-the-box capabilities, and then tie usage to business hierarchy to enable chargeback. It will ultimately help you get back in control of how your teams use Splunk by showing you how to identify and manage wasteful workloads.

14 Critical Log Files You Need to Monitor for System Security

In the realm of Linux system administration, monitoring log files is essential for maintaining a healthy and secure environment. Linux distributions generate a multitude of log files that capture crucial information about system events, errors, and user activities. These log files act as a silent witness, providing valuable insights into the inner workings of a Linux system.

5 Tips for Faster Troubleshooting to Reduce MTTR

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, organizations heavily rely on their applications and systems to deliver optimal performance. As such, driving down the key metric of Mean Time to Resolution (MTTR) is clearly one of the biggest challenges facing observability practitioners today.

Different Access for Different Roles: Cribl's New Authorization Support for Enhanced Security

When working with sensitive data, there’s no skimping on security. Keeping data protected and private is paramount at Cribl, which is why we prioritized building a robust framework for Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), and with this latest release, we created an authorization system across the entire Cribl suite. WOOHOO!!

Data Lifecycle Management: A Complete Guide

Data has become an essential asset for businesses, driving innovation, improving decision-making, and shaping the future. But how does one effectively manage this valuable resource? This is where Data Lifecycle Management (DLM) comes in — a comprehensive approach to managing data throughout its lifecycle. This blog post will guide you through the ins and outs of DLM, its key stages, benefits, and the tools and technologies that enable successful implementation. Let's dive in!