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Overview

This 12-hour course is designed for system administrators who are responsible for managing the Splunk Enterprise environment. The course provides the fundamental knowledge of Splunk license managers, indexers, and search heads. It covers configuration, management, and monitoring of core Splunk Enterprise components.
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What You'll Learn

  • Splunk Deployment Overview
  • License Management
  • Splunk Configuration Files
  • Splunk Apps
  • Index Management
  • Users, Roles, and Authentication
  • Basic Forwarding
  • Distributed Search

Who Should Attend

  • Splunk Administrator
  • Developer
  • User
  • Knowledge Manager
  • Architect
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Prerequisites

To be successful, students should have a solid understanding of either the following courses:

  • What is Splunk?
  • Intro to Splunk
  • Using Fields
  • Introduction to Knowledge Objects

Or the following courses:

  • Fundamentals 1
  • Fundamentals 2

Learning Journey

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Module 1 – Deploying Splunk

  • Provide an overview of Splunk
  • Identify Splunk Enterprise components
  • Identify the types of Splunk deployments
  • List the steps to install Splunk
  • Use Splunk CLI commands
  • Explore security best practices

Module 2 – Monitoring Splunk

  • Use Splunk Health Report
  • Enable the Monitoring Console (MC)
  • Use Splunk Assist
  • Use Splunk Diag

Module 3 – Licensing Splunk

  • Identify Splunk license types
  • Describe license violations
  • Add and remove licenses

Module 4 – Using Configuration Files

  • Describe Splunk configuration directory structure
  • Understand the configuration layering process
  • Use tool to examine configuration settings

Module 5 – Using Apps

  • Describe Splunk apps and add-ons
  • Install an app on a Splunk instance
  • Manage app accessibility and permissions

Module 6 – Creating Indexes

  • Learn how Splunk indexes function
  • Identify the types of index buckets
  • Add and work with indexes
  • Overview of metrics index

Module 7 – Managing Index

  • Review Splunk Index Management basics
  • Identify data retention recommendations
  • Identify backup recommendations
  • Move and delete index data
  • Describe the use of the Fishbucket
  • Restore a frozen bucket

Module 8 – Managing Users

  • Add Splunk users using native authentication
  • Describe user roles in Splunk
  • Create a custom role
  • Manage users in Splunk

Module 9 – Configuring Basic Forwarding

  • Identify forwarder configuration steps
  • Configure a Universal Forwarder
  • Understand the Deployment Server

Module 10 – Configuring Distributed Search

  • Describe how distributed search works
  • Define the roles of the search head and search peers

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.

  • Why take this course with Trainocate?

    Here’s what sets us apart:

    - Global Reach, Localized Accessibility: Benefit from our geographically diverse training hubs in 16 countries (and counting!).

    - Top-Rated Instructors: Our team of subject matter experts (with high average CSAT and MTM scores) are passionate to help you accelerate your digital transformation.

    - Customized Training Solutions: Choose from on-site, virtual classrooms, or self-paced learning to fit your organization and individual needs.

    - Experiential Learning: Dive into interactive training with our curated lesson plans. Participate in hands-on labs, solve real-world challenges, and take on comprehensive assessments.

    - Learn From The Best: With 30+ authorized training partnerships and countless awards from Microsoft, AWS, Google – you're guaranteed learning from the industry's elite.

    - Your Bridge To Success: We provide up-to-date course materials, helpful exam guides, and dedicated support to validate your expertise and elevate your career.

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