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Software Developers Don't Write Code Anymore
Software developers barely write code by hand anymore. This article explores a framework for thinking about which tasks in any job are most likely to be reshaped by AI, using three dimensions: knowledge type, delivery constraints, and accountability.
Send Data to a Port Using TCP or UDP Without NetCat
Learn how to send data to a specific port using TCP or UDP on Linux without using NetCat.
How to List Directory Sizes in Order on Linux
A simple guide to using the du command to list directory sizes in order on Linux.
Setting Up Private Internet Access (PIA) VPN with OpenVPN on Linux CLI
A step-by-step guide to setting up Private Internet Access VPN using OpenVPN on Linux via the command line interface (CLI).
Tampermonkey Script - Toggle to Edit Any Web Page
A simple Tampermonkey script that lets you quickly toggle text-editing mode on any webpage for quick UI mockups and text changes.
Building Splunk Searches Using AI (GitHub Co-Pilot)
Building Splunk Searches Using AI (GitHub Co-Pilot) A lot of time spent writing Splunk searches goes into formatting, syntax, and remembering commands or patterns for your SPL. With the help of generative AI, specifically GitHub Co-Pilot, we can significantly reduce the time spent writing searches. It also makes it easier to iterate quickly on existing searches and serves as great notes for later. I’ve edited this article about five times now, and finding the “perfect” balance of detail has been challenging. I’ll keep it simple. I think this approach will work for 90% of people starting with Co-Pilot and Splunk Searches. I think you should be able to identify more complex use cases as you get more comfortable with the tool. ...
Transparent Huge Pages (THP) in Linux and How it Affects Splunk
Transparent Huge Pages (THP) is a Linux kernel feature designed to optimize memory management, but it can significantly impact the performance of certain applications. This article explores the benefits and challenges of THP, with a particular focus on its effects on Splunk performance and how to configure it appropriately for optimal system operation.
How to Send Events to Splunk Using HEC - HTTP Event Collector
HEC (HTTP Event Collector) is a super easy way to send data into Splunk. It opens up the opportunity to quickly update a script or application to send data into Splunk without having to install a forwarder or setting up a syslog server.
Addressing Missing Index Error in Splunk using LastChance
Have you ever encountered a ‘missing index’ error in Splunk and worried about losing your logs? This article shows you how to set up a ’lastchance’ index to catch those wayward logs, ensuring you don’t lose data even when it’s headed for a non-existent index.
Reindex Logs that Have Already Been Indexed by Splunk
What do you do when you want to reindex logs that have already been indexed by Splunk? This article shows you how to use the ‘fishbucket’ method to reindex your data, whether you indexed it into the wrong index or forgot to create an index before applying your inputs.conf.