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Splunk Developer Summer 2021 Update
It’s getting hot here in California as Summer rolls on, and we have some hot updates for you across the Splunk platform, Python SDK, Splunk Cloud vetting, and more!

How to Instrument a Java App Running in Amazon EKS
Amazon EKS and Kubernetes has become top of mind for many SREs. Learn how to instrument a basic Java application running on Amazon EKS with Splunk APM.

Real User Monitoring: Past, Present and Future
In this post, we trace the history of real user monitoring (RUM) tools and argue that we're again on the precipice of change, where legacy RUM tools are no longer good enough for new users and their needs.

Managing IT Just Got Easier: Introducing the New Splunk App for Content Packs
We’re thrilled to announce the release of the Splunk App for Content Packs, an app that acts as a one-stop shop for prepackaged content and out-of-the-box searches and dashboards for common IT infrastructure monitoring sources, making it easy to get up and running with Splunk for IT use cases.

The Digital Experience Trap: Are Companies Going Pro With Amateur Tools?
What is the relationship between world-class athletes and world-class IT systems? Explore the similarities in preparation and performance and see how your company stacks up against the competition.

Debugging Microservices with Distributed Tracing and Real-Time Log Analytics
Learn more about how Splunk APM and Splunk Log Observer make debugging microservices with distributed tracing and real-time log analytics fast and easy.

Distributed Tracing for Kafka Clients with OpenTelemetry and Splunk APM
In this blog, we will cover how to enable distributed tracing for Kafka clients with OpenTelemetry and Splunk APM.

How to Optimize Your Cloud Spend Using Observability
Cloud services make deployment easier but can make costs higher. Learn how Observability can help you control your cloud costs in this blog post from Splunk.

Understanding Where You Fit in the Web Performance Maturity Curve
Splunker Mat Ball explores the Performance Maturity Curve, and how organizations can use this to systematically improve their performance and business in a sustainable way.