Splunk 9: Building Reports, Dashboards, and Alerts from Pluralsight

Have you been wanting to visualize and use your data better within Splunk? This course will give you the knowledge and tools to help you learn more about this SIEM, the reports and dashboard capabilities of it, and how to alert on your data.

Visualizing data is key to many business operations today. Splunk’s reports and dashboards create the ability to visualize your data in customizable ways. In this course, Splunk 9: Building Reports, Dashboards, and Alerts, you will learn everything that you need to know about Splunk reports and dashboards, as well as how to alert on the data. First, you’ll learn about Splunk reports and how to build them. Then, you’ll learn how to create dashboards and improve their performance. Finally, you’ll learn how to create and use alerts for the data in Splunk. By the time you’re finished with this course, you’ll be able to step in and visualize your data more effectively.

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Course Overview

Introduction to Splunk Reports and Dashboards

Building Splunk Dashboards

Creating Alerts in Splunk

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Develops the skills and knowledge needed to work in fraud and financial crime investigations which are essential for private investigators within the financial industry

Taught by Joe Abraham, who are recognized for their expertise in the field of financial forensics

Offers a comprehensive study of the field of financial forensics, which includes fraud and financial crime investigations

Provides access to expert techniques and case studies which may not be available from other sources

Taught by seasoned investigators who have been practitioners in the field for many years

Takes a creative approach to an otherwise established topic, such as financial forensics

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Splunk 9: Building Reports, Dashboards, and Alerts with these activities:

Review concepts of data visualization

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Reviewing data visualization concepts will help you better understand the content of this course by allowing you to connect new ideas to previous concepts.

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Read through notes or articles on data visualization fundamentals
Complete online exercises or tutorials on data visualization

Identify a mentor who specializes in Splunk data visualization

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Finding a mentor will provide you with ongoing support and guidance, enabling you to deepen your understanding of the course material and advance your skills.

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Attend industry events and meetups
Reach out to professionals in your network
Connect with potential mentors on LinkedIn

Practice Building Splunk Reports

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Repeating exercises through practice drills will solidify your understanding of how to construct effective Splunk reports, making it easier to master this skill.

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Create a new Splunk report
Add data to your report
Format and customize your report
Save and share your report

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Explore Splunk's Alerting Capabilities

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Following guided tutorials on creating and using alerts in Splunk will guide you through the process step-by-step, providing a structured approach to mastering this functionality.

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Create a new Splunk alert
Configure and customize your alert
Test and troubleshoot your alert

Create a basic Splunk dashboard

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Following tutorials on creating Splunk dashboards will help reinforce the lessons from this course by providing hands-on practice.

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Find an online tutorial on creating Splunk dashboards
Follow the steps outlined in the tutorial
Save your dashboard and share it with others

Create a Splunk Dashboard to Visualize Your Data

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This hands-on project will provide you with practical experience in building Splunk dashboards, allowing you to apply your knowledge and reinforce your understanding of the topic.

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Gather and prepare your data
Create a new Splunk dashboard
Add visualizations to your dashboard
Configure and customize your dashboard
Share and publish your dashboard

Configure alerts in Splunk

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Configure alerts in Splunk to practice the concepts covered in this course, which will improve your understanding of the material.

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Create a data model with alerts
Set up event triggers
Specify notification channels
Test your alerts

Build a presentation on a data visualization topic

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Creating a presentation on a data visualization topic will facilitate retention of the knowledge gained in this course as you organize and synthesize information in a meaningful way.

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Choose a specific aspect of data visualizations to explore
Gather research and examples
Create a presentation or report summarizing your findings

Participate in a Splunk data visualization competition

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Participating in a Splunk data visualization competition will provide you with valuable experience applying the skills and knowledge gained in this course in a real-world setting.

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Identify and register for an appropriate competition
Gather your team (if applicable)
Prepare your submission and present your work

Contribute to an open-source data visualization project

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Contributing to an open-source data visualization project will allow you to apply your skills and knowledge from this course to a practical and collaborative setting.

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Identify an open-source data visualization project
Find an area where you can contribute your skills
Submit a pull request with your contribution

Career center

Learners who complete Splunk 9: Building Reports, Dashboards, and Alerts will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Data Analyst

Data Analysts collect, clean, and analyze data to help organizations make informed decisions. This course can help you develop the skills needed to be a successful Data Analyst, including how to use Splunk to visualize and analyze data, create dashboards to track key metrics, and generate alerts to identify potential problems.

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Business Intelligence Analyst

Business Intelligence Analysts use data to identify trends and patterns that can help organizations improve their performance. This course can help you develop the skills needed to be a successful Business Intelligence Analyst, including how to use Splunk to analyze data, create dashboards to track key metrics, and generate alerts to identify potential problems.

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Security Analyst

Security Analysts use data to identify and mitigate security risks. This course can help you develop the skills needed to be a successful Security Analyst, including how to use Splunk to analyze security data, create dashboards to track key metrics, and generate alerts to identify potential security threats.

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Data Scientist

Data Scientists use data to develop predictive models and machine learning algorithms to help organizations make better decisions. This course can help you develop the skills needed to be a successful Data Scientist, including how to use Splunk to analyze data, create dashboards to track key metrics, and generate alerts to identify potential problems.

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Fraud Analyst

Fraud Analysts investigate and prevent fraud. This course can help you develop the skills needed to be a successful Fraud Analyst, including how to use Splunk to analyze fraud data, create dashboards to track key metrics, and generate alerts to identify potential fraud.

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IT Auditor

IT Auditors evaluate the security and compliance of IT systems. This course can help you develop the skills needed to be a successful IT Auditor, including how to use Splunk to analyze IT data, create dashboards to track key metrics, and generate alerts to identify potential security and compliance risks.

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Operations Analyst

Operations Analysts improve the efficiency and effectiveness of business operations. This course can help you develop the skills needed to be a successful Operations Analyst, including how to use Splunk to analyze operational data, create dashboards to track key metrics, and generate alerts to identify potential operational problems.

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Risk Analyst

Risk Analysts identify and assess risks to organizations. This course can help you develop the skills needed to be a successful Risk Analyst, including how to use Splunk to analyze risk data, create dashboards to track key metrics, and generate alerts to identify potential risks.

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Systems Analyst

Systems Analysts design and implement IT systems. This course can help you develop the skills needed to be a successful Systems Analyst, including how to use Splunk to analyze system data, create dashboards to track key metrics, and generate alerts to identify potential system problems.

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Compliance Analyst

Compliance Analysts ensure that organizations comply with applicable laws and regulations. This course can help you develop the skills needed to be a successful Compliance Analyst, including how to use Splunk to analyze compliance data, create dashboards to track key metrics, and generate alerts to identify potential compliance risks.

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Process Analyst

Process Analysts improve the efficiency and effectiveness of business processes. This course can help you develop the skills needed to be a successful Process Analyst, including how to use Splunk to analyze process data, create dashboards to track key metrics, and generate alerts to identify potential process inefficiencies.

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Data Warehouse Analyst

Data Warehouse Analysts design and implement data warehouses. This course can help you develop the skills needed to be a successful Data Warehouse Analyst, including how to use Splunk to analyze data warehouse data, create dashboards to track key metrics, and generate alerts to identify potential data warehouse problems.

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Database Administrator

Database Administrators design and implement databases. This course may be useful for Database Administrators who want to learn how to use Splunk to analyze database data, create dashboards to track key metrics, and generate alerts to identify potential database problems.

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Network Administrator

Network Administrators design and implement networks. This course may be useful for Network Administrators who want to learn how to use Splunk to analyze network data, create dashboards to track key metrics, and generate alerts to identify potential network problems.

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Data Architect

Data Architects design and implement data architectures. This course may be useful for Data Architects who want to learn how to use Splunk to analyze data architecture data, create dashboards to track key metrics, and generate alerts to identify potential data architecture problems.

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Reading list

We've selected three books that we think will supplement your learning. Use these to develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a deeper understanding of the topics covered in Splunk 9: Building Reports, Dashboards, and Alerts.

The Product Is Docs

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Provides a comprehensive reference for the Splunk search language. It valuable resource for anyone who wants to learn more about the Splunk search language, regardless of their experience level.

The Product is Docs: Writing technical...

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The Product is Docs

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The Splunk User Guide is the official documentation for Splunk. It provides detailed instructions on how to use all of Splunk's features, from basic searching to advanced data analysis.

The Product is Docs: Writing technical...

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Data-Driven Security

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Provides a comprehensive overview of Splunk. It covers everything from basic concepts to advanced topics, such as data analysis, visualization, and security. This book great starting point for anyone who wants to learn more about Splunk.

Data, Driven Security: Analysis, Visualization and...

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Data-Driven Security: Analysis, Visualization and...

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