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Stephen Watts

Stephen Watts works in growth marketing at Splunk. Stephen holds a degree in Philosophy from Auburn University and is an MSIS candidate at UC Denver. He contributes to a variety of publications including CIO.com, Search Engine Journal, ITSM.Tools, IT Chronicles, DZone, and CompTIA.

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Splunk Tutorial: Getting Started Using Splunk

Whether you are new to Splunk or just needing a refresh, this post can guide you to some of the best resources on the web for using Splunk.
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Google Cloud Next 2025: Complete Guide

This blog post will cover the complete details around Google Cloud Next 2024, the upcoming conference in Las Vegas.
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Google Dorking: An Introduction for Cybersecurity Professionals

In this blog post, we'll take a look at the basics of Google Dorking (AKA Google Hacking), how it can impact your organization, and steps you can take to mitigate this risk.
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Metrics to Monitor for AWS (ELB) Elastic Load Balancing

In this blog post, we'll take a look at metrics to monitor for AWS Elastic Load Balancing.
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Splunk Cheat Sheet: Query, SPL, RegEx, & Commands

In this blog post we'll cover the basics Queries, Commands, RegEx, SPL, and more for using Splunk Cloud and Splunk Enterprise
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What's Dogfooding? AKA Drinking Your Own Champagne, or Eating Your Own Ice Cream

This article takes a deep look at the history, benefits, challenges, and language of dogfooding, the practice of using your own software/products.
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Democratized Generative AI: Revolutionizing Knowledge Work

In this blog post, we'll take a look at the increasingly popular topic of Democratized Generative AI and how its transforming the way people work.
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The Industrial Internet of Things: A Primer

In this blog pots, we'll take a look at the Industrial Internet of Things, and how it relates to the broader Internet of Things and related technologies
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The Internet of Medical Things (IoMT): A Brief Introduction

In this blog post, we'll take a close look at the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) along with the benefits and risks associated with this technology.
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What is Multicloud? An Introduction

In this blog post, we'll take a look at the multicloud approach and its growing importance in the modern digital enterprise.
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The Importance of Microservices

In this blog post, we'll take a look at the role of microservices architecture, how it differs from monoliths, and its importance in the modern digital enterprise.
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What is GitOps: The Beginner's Guide

In this blog post, we’ll look at how GitOps works, why you should use it and how you can apply it. We’ll also look at how to get started with GitOps along with some best practices to help set you up for success.
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Value Stream Management: A Brief Explainer

In this blog post, we'll look at the importance of value streams and value stream management in software delivery and the digital enterprise.
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Server-Side Rendering: Benefiting UX and SEO

In this blog post, we take a look at Server-Side Rendering (SSR) and its benefits for user experience and SEO.
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What is Observability? An Introduction

In this blog post, we'll look at definitions, best practices, and key concepts around Observability in IT.
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OKRs, KPIs, and Metrics: Understanding the Differences

In this blog post, we'll look closely at the importance of KPIs, OKRs, and Metrics - and the critical differences between these types of performance tracking.
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What is Virtualization?

In this blog post, we'll look at the various types of virtualization, benefits, challenges, and getting started.
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Container Orchestration: A Beginner's Guide

This blog post explores container orchestration and automation for software development and IT organizations.
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Splunk Use Cases

In this blog post, we'll take a look at common uses cases for Splunk - from Security to Observability and more.
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Cloud Migration Basics: A Beginner’s Guide

In this blog post, we'll look at definitions, best practices, and industry trends around cloud migrations.
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What Is Adaptive Thresholding?

Making thresholds adaptive supports your overall monitoring strategy. Read on for four tips for configuring adaptive thresholding for high-value use cases.
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Source Code Management: An Introduction

In this blog post, we'll look at how source code management works, what benefits it brings to software development, and which best practices to follow to get the most out of the process.
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KPI Management: A Complete Introduction

This blog post covers the ins and outs of KPI Management to help you understand good vs bad KPIs and common pitfalls to avoid.
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The Serverless Functions Beginner's Guide

In this article, we’ll look at how serverless functions work, how they can be used and how they can help your organization.