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Optimize with Post Process Searching
In this article we will walk you through what post process searching is, how it can help you optimize your dashboards, and why it is important.
How to Create Contribution KPIs in IT Service Intelligence (ITSI)
Transaction processing can involve transactions flowing from multiple sources. In that case, you can use Splunk ITSI to drill down to issues with specific transaction end points.
Splunk Tips & Tricks: Save some memory from those pesky extra eventtypes
Did you know that all Splunk Knowledge Objects (KO) generated during a search are maintained in memory? Sure, any one KO in itself doesn’t take up a lot of memory, but run a search that returns 10 million events… You can do the math!
Splunk API Data Ingestion
Did you know that Splunk has the capability to ingest non-log based data through multiple onboarding methods? In this blog, we will touch on API based data ingestion, as it is traditionally the most common method utilized.
Your Guide to Disk Migration
Many Splunk customers start with a single disk for storing Indexes and then want to make changes. In this guide we will discuss the steps to move hot/warm buckets onto faster disks and move cooler buckets to cheaper storage.
WLM: The Great, The Good, and The Gotchas
Splunk WLM (Workload Management) provides the ability to allocate compute and memory resource to search, indexing, and other processes such as scripted inputs. This allows you to allocate the right resources to your Splunk server depending on its role.
What to Expect on a Splunk Cloud Initialization
You purchased Splunk cloud, the next questions is, what steps can I take to ensure a smooth experience. In this article, we will discuss key steps you can take to ensure you can use Splunk Cloud as quickly as possible.
What Makes a Sourcetype?
Do you have a custom data source you’d like to import into Splunk? Welcome to the world of sourcetypes.
In this blog, we help you navigate the process of creating sourcetypes, from assessment to configuration.
Splunk ES Implementation Checklist
Congratulations! Your organization has had the foresight to purchase Splunk’s Enterprise Security along with expert Professional Services to assure a successful implementation. This guide will serve as a checklist to help ensure you are prepared for the most successful ES deployment possible.
Hardening Your Splunk Instance
According to the Ponemon Institute the average cost of data breach for a company is $3.8 million dollars. Regardless of whether you are operating in the cloud or on-premise taking steps to harden your operating system is an absolute must to limit potential security weaknesses.
