Stephen Watts's Blog Posts

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.

What is Virtualization?
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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.
Container Orchestration: A Beginner's Guide
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Container Orchestration: A Beginner's Guide

This blog post explores container orchestration and automation for software development and IT organizations.
Splunk Use Cases
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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.
Cloud Migration Basics: A Beginner’s Guide
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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.
What Is Adaptive Thresholding?
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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.
KPI Management: A Complete Introduction
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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.