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Overview

This expert-level course is an immersive five-day assessment-based bootcamp used to give attendees the opportunity to cement their knowledge in working with the Splunk core platform effectively and at-scale using Professional Services (PS) best-practice techniques. This course represents a significant step-up in difficulty versus earlier courses in a Splunk consultant's learning path. Passing the course is only possible if the required preparation and practice is put into place before attending.

In-person (or virtual) instructor-led training will cover how to make Splunk Enterprise run efficiently in large clustered environments and will give a more in-depth understanding of the inner-workings of Splunk.

Attendees will apply best-practice techniques in an attempt to complete a number of practical assessment labs (individually — with no peer and minimal instructor technical assistance). These labs pose various technical challenges in simulated distributed customer environments.

To be successful during the assessed labs, candidates will need to demonstrate a masterful grasp on how to manage configuration at scale, troubleshoot problems, perform environment discovery, and ultimately understand what is necessary to make Splunk Customers successful, all under time pressure. This includes being able to engage with customers with an instructional and collaborative PS mindset, to fully clarify requirements before planning and implementing solutions.
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What You'll Learn

  • Splunk architecture
  • Monitoring Console
  • Configuration Management
  • Authentication, Authorization & LDAP integration
  • Collecting and forwarding data
  • Indexing and Searching
  • Clustering indexers
  • Clustering Search Heads

Who Should Attend

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

To qualify for registration, candidates must hold all of the following certifications:

  • Splunk Core Certified Power User
  • Splunk Core Certified Advanced Power User
  • Splunk Enterprise Certified Admin
  • Splunk Enterprise Certified Architect

Learning Journey

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Module 1 – Deploying Splunk

  • Introduce the Splunk Validated Architectures

Module 2 — Monitoring Console

  • Discuss the best instance to configure as the Monitoring Console
  • Configure the MC for a single or distributed environment
  • Exame how the MC uses the server roles and groups assigned to instances
  • Discuss health checks and how they are run

Module 3 — Access and Roles

  • Discuss how to manage Deployment Server at scale
  • Identify authentication methods
  • Describe LDAP concepts and configuration
  • Discuss SAML and SSO options
  • Define roles and how they are used to protect data

Module 4 — Data Collection

  • Examine Splunk to Splunk (S2S) communication and the different ways data is sent from forwarder to indexer
  • Describe the types and configuration of data inputs
  • Discuss ways to troubleshoot data inputs

Module 5 — Indexing

  • Review indexing artifacts and locations
  • Discuss event processing and data pipelines
  • Understand the underlying text parsing and indexing process
  • Examine data retention controls

Module 6 — Search

  • Examine the inner-workings of a search
  • Discuss how to use search job inspection
  • Look at the different search types and how to maximize search efficiency
  • Review subsearches and how they work
  • Examine some sample searches and how to make them more efficient

Module 7 — Index Clustering

  • Provide an architecture overview
  • Describe deployment and component configuration
  • Review upgrade strategy
  • Discuss Data buckets and lifecycle
  • Examine failure modes and recovery processes
  • Introduce multi-site clustering
  • Explain migration procedures

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 24 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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