Observability

SPLK-FOPOT : Full Observability Pipeline with Splunk OpenTelemetry

Course Duration

1 Day

Delivery

ILT/VILT

Overview

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This course enables participants to build, configure, and troubleshoot a full observability pipeline using the Splunk
Distribution of the OpenTelemetry Collector. Learners will gain experience with metrics, logs, and traces, exploring how to enrich, transform, and analyze telemetry data flowing through the collector into Splunk Observability Cloud. This course is most useful for SRE, DevOps Engineers, Platform Engineers and Observability Monitoring Specialists. The course can be relevant for Application developers too.

What You'll Learn

Understand the fundamentals of observability and its role in modern IT and cloud environments.
Explore the architecture and components of the Splunk OpenTelemetry Pipeline.
Learn how to collect, process, and route telemetry data such as logs, metrics, and traces.
Configure and manage Splunk OpenTelemetry Collector for different use cases.
Gain hands-on knowledge of integrating applications and infrastructure with OpenTelemetry standards.
Learn how to optimize telemetry pipelines for performance, scalability, and reliability.
Understand best practices for monitoring, troubleshooting, and data flow management.
Build the skills required to implement a full observability pipeline for end-to-end visibility across systems and applications.

Who Should Attend

SRE/DevOps Engineers
Platform/Infrastructure Engineers
Observability monitoring Specialists

Prerequisites

Basic Linux terminal proficiency
Familiarity with Docker, Docker Compose
Working knowledge of YAML
Awareness of telemetry concepts (metrics, logs, traces)
Introductory experience with Splunk Observability Cloud or similar observability backends

Learning Journey

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Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to the OpenTelemetry Collector

Describe OpenTelemetry and available distributions
Describe OpenTelemetry Collector packaging options, deployment models and ingestion modes
Visualize the flow of telemetry data through the Collector pipeline, from ingestion to export
Deploy and configure the OpenTelemetry Collector using guided steps
Use best practices and advanced configuration techniques

Module 2 – Traces Pipeline

Use the `otlphttp` exporter to send traces to Splunk Observability Cloud
Compare auto and manual instrumentation approaches
Auto-instrument a Node.js Express application using the Splunk
OpenTelemetry JavaScript agent
Enrich traces with additional metadata using processors
Explore trace data and errors using the APM Service Map

Module 3 – Metrics Pipeline

Define processors to rename, aggregate, and scale metrics
Configure the signalfx exporter
Explain the importance of metric normalization
Apply best practices when editing the otelcol-config.yml file

Module 4 – Logs Pipeline

Describe log ingestion into Splunk via splunk_hec and how logs become viewable in Splunk Observability Cloud
Use Log Observer to search and explore logs
Filter noisy logs with the filter processor to reduce telemetry volume and control data costs
Redact, or modify log data to meet privacy and compliance needs

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Why get Splunk certified?

Splunk certifications validate your expertise in data analytics and your proficiency in using the Splunk platform.
These certifications demonstrate your ability to leverage Splunk's powerful tools for data collection, analysis, and visualization, making you a valuable asset to organizations seeking to gain actionable insights from their data.
Splunk-certified professionals are in high demand across various industries, including IT, security, and business analytics.
What to expect for the examination?

Splunk offers a variety of certification exams at different levels, covering various domains and products within the Splunk platform.
Exams typically consist of multiple-choice and scenario-based questions that assess your knowledge and skills in using Splunk to solve real-world problems.
Note: Certification requirements and policies may be updated by Splunk from time to time. We apologize for any discrepancies; do get in touch with us if you have any questions.
How long is Splunk certification valid for?

All Splunk certifications are valid for three years from the date of passing the highest-level certification exam.
To maintain your certification, you will need to recertify before it expires. You have three options for recertification:
- Pursue a higher-level certification (including any required prerequisite courses), in which case your lower-level certifications would also be renewed on the date of passing the next-level certification exam.
- Retake a certification exam within the final year of their recertification window to renew their certifications at that level (and any applicable downstream certifications).
- Complete continuing education courses at any point in the three year recertification window beginning the date of badge issuance.
Note: Certification requirements and policies may be updated by Splunk from time to time. We apologize for any discrepancies; do get in touch with us if you have any questions.
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