Requirements

• System administration concepts and commands for Linux and Windows operating systems.
• Basic knowledge of networking and network protocols (e.g.
• TCP/IP
• DNS
• HTTP).
• A general understanding of machine data
• log files
• and monitoring.

Description

The SPLK-1002: Splunk Core Power User course is designed for individuals who wish to expand their knowledge and skills in using Splunk to perform advanced searches, create meaningful visualizations, and automate tasks for more efficient analysis. As Splunk is one of the leading platforms for machine data analytics, this course focuses on maximizing the core features of Splunk for analyzing, visualizing, and gaining valuable insights from large volumes of machine-generated data. This course is perfect for professionals looking to elevate their capabilities in utilizing Splunk for troubleshooting, operational intelligence, security monitoring, and more.

Course Objectives:

Upon completing the SPLK-1002: Splunk Core Power User course, participants will have the necessary skills to:

1. Master Splunk's Search Processing Language (SPL): Learn how to use advanced SPL commands and techniques to perform powerful data searches, including filtering, transforming, and calculating data.

2. Create Custom Dashboards and Visualizations: Understand how to build meaningful dashboards that display data visually, including creating charts, graphs, and statistical summaries.

3. Automate Reports and Alerts: Gain the ability to automate the generation of reports, set up alerts, and schedule searches for proactive monitoring and decision-making.

4. Develop Knowledge Objects and Field Extractions: Learn how to create field extractions, lookups, and other knowledge objects to enhance the value of your Splunk searches.

5. Optimize Search Performance: Learn how to improve the efficiency and speed of searches, especially when working with large datasets or complex queries.

6. Leverage Splunk Apps and Add-ons: Discover how to use apps and add-ons to extend Splunk’s functionality, integrating it with other tools and data sources.

7. Troubleshoot Data and Query Issues: Learn how to identify and resolve issues related to missing, incorrect, or delayed data, ensuring your Splunk instance is running smoothly.

Key Topics Covered:

1. Introduction to Splunk Power User Features:

   • Overview of key concepts for advanced users in Splunk.

   • Introduction to Power User tools in Splunk.

   • Review of SPL (Search Processing Language) and its components.

2. Advanced Searching Techniques:

   • Using fields, field extraction, and lookups in searches.

   • Creating complex searches and handling time-based queries.

   • Filtering and transforming data using commands like eval, stats, timechart, and table.

   • Combining multiple data sources using join and append.

3. Data Visualization:

   • Building and customizing dashboards and reports.

   • Creating pie charts, bar graphs, line graphs, and other visual representations of your data.

   • Configuring dashboard panels for more user-friendly presentation of data.

   • Setting up dynamic dashboards with user-driven interactions.

4. Search Performance Optimization:

   • Best practices for optimizing search performance in Splunk.

   • Techniques for accelerating searches, such as summary indexing and report acceleration.

   • Understanding and leveraging Splunk's internal logs to diagnose and optimize system performance.

5. Reporting and Alerting:

   • Creating scheduled reports and sharing them with stakeholders.

   • Setting up search alerts for real-time monitoring of critical events.

   • Using email, webhook, or other notification methods for alerting users about issues or anomalies.

6. Advanced Knowledge Management:

   • Creating and managing knowledge objects like event types, tags, and lookups.

   • Using field extraction rules and the Field Extractor tool for effective data parsing.

   • Organizing and managing Splunk's knowledge base to improve data consistency and accessibility.

7. Splunk Apps and Add-ons:

   • Exploring various Splunk apps for different use cases, including security, IT operations, and business analytics.

   • Integrating third-party data sources and systems with Splunk.

   • Installing, configuring, and troubleshooting Splunk apps and add-ons.

8. Troubleshooting Splunk Issues:

   • Identifying common issues such as missing data, slow searches, and inaccurate results.

   • Using Splunk’s internal logs and other diagnostic tools to find root causes and apply fixes.

   • Understanding data indexing, forwarders, and network issues that may affect search results.

9. Automation and Customization:

   • Automating tasks using Splunk's alerting and reporting features.

   • Creating custom scripts and using Splunk's REST API for further customization.

   • Using the Splunk CLI for advanced user configuration and management.

Who this course is for:

• IT professionals
• security specialists
• and system administrators who are tasked with managing Splunk Enterprise deployments within their organization