Requirements

• There are no formal prerequisites for this course. However
• a basic understanding of data analytics and IT infrastructure will help you grasp the concepts more easily.

Description

The SPLK-1001: Splunk Core User course is designed to provide individuals with a comprehensive understanding of Splunk, a powerful data analytics and visualization platform widely used for searching, monitoring, and analyzing machine-generated data. This course focuses on the foundational skills necessary to efficiently utilize Splunk for operational intelligence, security monitoring, and troubleshooting purposes.

Course Overview:

Splunk Core User focuses on introducing users to Splunk's user interface and core functionalities. Through this course, you will learn how to search and navigate data, create reports, visualize trends, and troubleshoot issues using Splunk’s powerful search capabilities. Whether you are working in IT, security, or operations, understanding how to effectively use Splunk can help you gain insights from machine data and logs to drive faster decisions.

The course is ideal for users who are new to Splunk or want to enhance their knowledge of core Splunk features. By the end of this course, you will have the skills to work efficiently within the Splunk environment, enabling you to contribute to data analysis and troubleshooting tasks in your organization.

Key Learning Objectives:

1. Introduction to Splunk: You will start by understanding what Splunk is, its capabilities, and the key concepts that will help you navigate and operate within the platform. You will learn about Splunk's role in log aggregation, monitoring, and data analytics.

2. Navigating the Splunk User Interface: This module covers the various elements of the Splunk user interface, including the search bar, dashboards, apps, and data inputs. You'll also explore the search head, indexers, and how Splunk distributes data across its system for efficient querying.

3. Searching and Querying Data: One of the key strengths of Splunk is its search capabilities. You will learn how to use Splunk’s search language (SPL) to find, filter, and analyze your data effectively. Topics will include basic searches, time range selectors, and search commands that allow you to extract meaningful insights from raw log data.

4. Creating and Customizing Reports: In this module, you will be introduced to creating detailed reports. You'll learn how to build reports from search results, customize them with filters, and schedule reports to be delivered regularly for continuous monitoring.

5. Using Dashboards for Visualization: A major benefit of Splunk is its ability to visualize data. You'll discover how to create and configure dashboards to display key metrics, trends, and system health indicators. Visualization helps in interpreting the data and making data-driven decisions at a glance.

6. Basic Data Operations: Learn how to manage data within Splunk, including how to filter results, time-ranges, and data transformation options. This section also covers how to format results, make your searches more efficient, and troubleshoot common search issues.

7. Alerts and Notifications: This module introduces how to set up alerts and notifications based on specific search results or thresholds. This is critical for identifying issues early and ensuring operational continuity.

8. Splunk Apps and Add-ons: Explore various Splunk apps and add-ons that extend its functionality. You'll learn how to install and configure these apps to enhance your use of Splunk, especially for specific use cases like IT operations, security monitoring, and application management.

9. Best Practices and Troubleshooting: The final module will focus on best practices for optimizing your use of Splunk, maintaining your Splunk environment, and troubleshooting common problems. You will also explore advanced search strategies and tips for better data analysis.

Who this course is for:

• IT professionals
• Anyone interested in Data Analytics