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Thomas Henson

Splunk is known as the easy button for machine generated data. This course will teach you Splunk fundamentals of installing and configuring Splunk enterprise.

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Splunk is known as the easy button for machine generated data. This course will teach you Splunk fundamentals of installing and configuring Splunk enterprise.

At the core of the Splunk Architect is a thorough knowledge of building and configuring Splunk environments. In this course, Splunk 9: Installation and Configuration, you'll learn how to build out a Splunk development environment. First, you'll learn the architecture of Splunk. Next, you'll explore career paths in Splunk. Finally, you'll discover how to install and configure Splunk in Windows, AWS, and Linux environments. When you're finished with this course, you'll have a foundational knowledge of installing Splunk that will help you as you move forward with the Splunk 9 Fundamentals path.

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Syllabus

Course Overview
What Is Splunk?
Installing Splunk Enterprise
Navigating and Configuring the Splunk Enterprise
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Wrapping up Splunk Enterprise Installation and Configuration

Good to know

Know what's good
, what to watch for
, and possible dealbreakers
Provides a foundation for understanding Splunk enterprise installation and configuration
Taught by Thomas Henson, an experienced instructor in Splunk
Develops skills in building and configuring Splunk environments
Covers installation and configuration in Windows, AWS, and Linux environments
Requires familiarity with Splunk and machine generated data

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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: Installation and Configuration with these activities:
Review Introduction to Splunk
Review general course knowledge before taking this course to reinforce your understanding and strengthen your foundation.
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  • Read the Splunk documentation or watch introductory videos to refresh your understanding of Splunk's architecture.
  • Take a practice quiz or test to assess your current knowledge level.
Create a Splunk Test Environment
Follow a guided tutorial to set up a test environment for practicing Splunk installation and configuration.
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  • Choose a tutorial that aligns with your preferred operating system (Windows, AWS, or Linux).
  • Follow the step-by-step instructions provided in the tutorial.
  • Verify that your test environment is set up correctly by running basic Splunk commands.
Install and Configure Splunk in Different Environments
Practice installing and configuring Splunk in various environments to gain hands-on experience.
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  • Set up a virtual machine or use a cloud platform to create multiple environments.
  • Install and configure Splunk in each environment, following best practices.
  • Test your installations by ingesting sample data and running Splunk queries.
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Create a Splunk Configuration Guide
Document your learnings by creating a comprehensive guide on Splunk configuration best practices.
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  • Gather information from the course materials, online resources, and your own experiences.
  • Organize your findings into a well-structured guide.
  • Include screenshots, diagrams, and examples to illustrate your points.

Career center

Learners who complete Splunk 9: Installation and Configuration will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:
Splunk Consultant
A Splunk Consultant helps organizations implement and use Splunk to improve their data analytics capabilities. This course can help you get started in this career by teaching you the fundamentals of Splunk, including how to install and configure Splunk. By taking this course, you'll gain the skills you need to help organizations get the most out of Splunk.
Splunk Engineer
A Splunk Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining Splunk systems. This course can help you get started in this career by teaching you the fundamentals of Splunk, including how to install and configure Splunk. By taking this course, you'll gain the skills you need to design, implement, and maintain Splunk systems that can meet your organization's data analytics needs.
Data Analyst
A Data Analyst is responsible for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data to identify trends and patterns. This course can help you get started in this career by teaching you the fundamentals of Splunk, a leading data analytics platform. Splunk is used by many organizations to collect, analyze, and visualize data from a variety of sources. By learning how to install and configure Splunk, you'll gain the skills you need to collect, analyze, and interpret data to identify trends and patterns that can help your organization make better decisions.
Data Engineer
A Data Engineer is responsible for building, maintaining, and improving data pipelines. This course can help you get started in this career by teaching you the fundamentals of Splunk, a leading data analytics platform. Splunk is used by many organizations to collect, analyze, and visualize data from a variety of sources. By learning how to install and configure Splunk, you'll gain the skills you need to build and manage data pipelines that can support your organization's data analytics needs.
IT Manager
An IT Manager is responsible for planning, implementing, and managing IT systems. This course can help you get started in this career by teaching you the fundamentals of Splunk, a leading data analytics platform. Splunk is used by many organizations to collect, analyze, and visualize data from a variety of sources. By learning how to install and configure Splunk, you'll gain the skills you need to plan, implement, and manage IT systems that can support your organization's data analytics needs.
Network Engineer
A Network Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining computer networks. This course can help you get started in this career by teaching you the fundamentals of Splunk, a leading data analytics platform. Splunk is used by many organizations to collect, analyze, and visualize data from a variety of sources, including network logs. By learning how to install and configure Splunk, you'll gain the skills you need to collect, analyze, and visualize data to identify and resolve network issues.
Data Scientist
A Data Scientist is responsible for developing and applying statistical and machine learning models to data to solve business problems. This course can help you get started in this career by teaching you the fundamentals of Splunk, a leading data analytics platform. Splunk is used by many organizations to collect, analyze, and visualize data from a variety of sources. By learning how to install and configure Splunk, you'll gain the skills you need to collect, analyze, and visualize data to develop and apply statistical and machine learning models to solve business problems.
IT Architect
An IT Architect is responsible for designing and implementing IT systems. This course can help you get started in this career by teaching you the fundamentals of Splunk, a leading data analytics platform. Splunk is used by many organizations to collect, analyze, and visualize data from a variety of sources. By learning how to install and configure Splunk, you'll gain the skills you need to design and implement IT systems that can support your organization's data analytics needs.
Security Analyst
A Security Analyst is responsible for identifying and mitigating security threats. This course can help you get started in this career by teaching you the fundamentals of Splunk, a leading data analytics platform. Splunk is used by many organizations to collect, analyze, and visualize data from a variety of sources, including security logs. By learning how to install and configure Splunk, you'll gain the skills you need to collect, analyze, and visualize data to identify and mitigate security threats.
IT Security Analyst
An IT Security Analyst is responsible for protecting IT systems from security threats. This course can help you get started in this career by teaching you the fundamentals of Splunk, a leading data analytics platform. Splunk is used by many organizations to collect, analyze, and visualize data from a variety of sources, including security logs. By learning how to install and configure Splunk, you'll gain the skills you need to collect, analyze, and visualize data to identify and respond to security threats.
Technical Support Analyst
A Technical Support Analyst provides technical support to users of computer systems. This course can help you get started in this career by teaching you the fundamentals of Splunk, a leading data analytics platform. Splunk is used by many organizations to collect, analyze, and visualize data from a variety of sources, including support logs. By learning how to install and configure Splunk, you'll gain the skills you need to collect, analyze, and visualize data to provide technical support to users of computer systems.
Systems Administrator
A Systems Administrator is responsible for managing and maintaining computer systems. This course can help you get started in this career by teaching you the fundamentals of Splunk, a leading data analytics platform. Splunk is used by many organizations to collect, analyze, and visualize data from a variety of sources, including system logs. By learning how to install and configure Splunk, you'll gain the skills you need to collect, analyze, and visualize data to manage and maintain computer systems.
Data Architect
A Data Architect is responsible for designing, building, and maintaining data architectures. This course can help you get started in this career by teaching you the fundamentals of Splunk, a leading data analytics platform. Splunk is used by many organizations to collect, analyze, and visualize data from a variety of sources. By learning how to install and configure Splunk, you'll gain the skills you need to build and manage data architectures that can support your organization's data analytics needs.

Reading list

We've selected nine 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: Installation and Configuration.
Comprehensive guide to designing and building data-intensive applications. It covers a wide range of topics, including data modeling, data storage, and data processing.
Practical guide to big data analytics. It covers a wide range of topics, including data collection, data processing, and data visualization.
Comprehensive guide to deep learning. It covers a wide range of topics, including neural networks, convolutional neural networks, and recurrent neural networks.
Comprehensive guide to reinforcement learning. It covers a wide range of topics, including Markov decision processes, value functions, and reinforcement learning algorithms.
Practical guide to using Python for data analysis. It covers a wide range of topics, including data cleaning, data analysis, and data visualization.
Practical guide to using R for data science. It covers a wide range of topics, including data cleaning, data analysis, and data visualization.
Practical guide to using SQL for data analysis. It covers a wide range of topics, including data cleaning, data analysis, and data visualization.
Practical guide to using Python for data visualization. It covers a wide range of topics, including data cleaning, data analysis, and data visualization.

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