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This is a self-paced lab that takes place in the Google Cloud console.

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This is a self-paced lab that takes place in the Google Cloud console.

A step-by-step guide through the process to configure multiple methods to ingest Google Cloud data into Splunk. In this hands-on lab you'll learn how to configure Google Cloud to send logging and other infrastructure data to Splunk Cloud via Dataflow, the Splunk Add-on for Google Cloud Platform, and Splunk Connect for Kubernetes (SC4K).

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Syllabus

Getting Started with Splunk Cloud GDI on Google Cloud

Good to know

Know what's good
, what to watch for
, and possible dealbreakers
Instructors are Google Cloud Training professionals
Hands-on labs help students apply concepts practically
Covers essential methods for ingesting Google Cloud data into Splunk
Suitable for learners with experience in data ingestion, logging, and Splunk
Assumes familiarity with Google Cloud Platform and Splunk Cloud
Does not cover advanced topics in data ingestion or Splunk configuration

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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 Getting Started with Splunk Cloud GDI on Google Cloud with these activities:
Review logging and data collection methods
Review logging and data collection methods to ensure a strong foundation for the course
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  • Review the documentation on logging and data collection methods for Google Cloud and Splunk
  • Practice configuring logging and data collection for a sample application
Follow tutorials on Splunk Add-on for Google Cloud Platform
Following tutorials on Splunk Add-on for Google Cloud Platform will improve familiarity and ease of use
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  • Locate the official documentation or online tutorials for Splunk Add-on for Google Cloud Platform
  • Follow the step-by-step instructions provided in the tutorials
Build a Resource Guide
Build a guide of tools and resources (e.g., tutorials, reference articles, software) that are relevant to the course topics.
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  • Identify Core Concepts
  • Research Available Resources
  • Organize and Categorize
  • Evaluate and Annotate
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Follow the Google Cloud documentation on logging and monitoring
Review the Google Cloud documentation to learn more about logging and monitoring your Google Cloud environment.
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  • Read the Google Cloud documentation on logging.
  • Read the Google Cloud documentation on monitoring.
  • Watch the Google Cloud videos on logging and monitoring.
Follow the Splunk documentation on the Splunk Add-on for Google Cloud Platform
Review the Splunk documentation to learn more about the Splunk Add-on for Google Cloud Platform.
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  • Read the Splunk documentation on the Splunk Add-on for Google Cloud Platform.
  • Watch the Splunk videos on the Splunk Add-on for Google Cloud Platform.
Follow the Splunk documentation on Splunk Connect for Kubernetes (SC4K)
Review the Splunk documentation to learn more about Splunk Connect for Kubernetes (SC4K).
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  • Read the Splunk documentation on Splunk Connect for Kubernetes (SC4K).
  • Watch the Splunk videos on Splunk Connect for Kubernetes (SC4K).
Practice configuring Dataflow
Practice configuring Dataflow to enhance understanding of data ingestion
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  • Review the documentation on configuring Dataflow
  • Set up a test environment for practicing Dataflow configuration
  • Configure Dataflow to ingest data from a simulated source
Explore Data Analysis Techniques
Complete online tutorials or courses on data analysis techniques such as time series analysis, clustering, or anomaly detection to enhance your understanding of the course concepts.
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  • Identify Relevant Tutorials
  • Follow Tutorials and Complete Exercises
  • Apply Techniques to Course Projects
Engage in Collaborative Projects
Work with peers on small projects or assignments to discuss and apply the concepts learned in the course, fostering a collaborative learning environment.
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  • Form Study Groups
  • Define Project Goals and Roles
  • Collaborate on Project Development
  • Present Findings and Discuss Outcomes
Develop a data ingestion pipeline
Developing a data ingestion pipeline will provide hands-on experience and reinforce learning
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  • Design a data ingestion pipeline that meets specific requirements
  • Select and configure the necessary Google Cloud and Splunk components
  • Implement the data ingestion pipeline and test its functionality
Solve Data Ingestion Problems
Practice solving data ingestion problems to strengthen your skills in configuring data pipelines and handling data transformations.
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  • Review Course Concepts
  • Attempt Practice Problems
  • Analyze Solutions and Identify Patterns
Develop a Data Ingestion Plan
Create a comprehensive plan outlining the strategies and techniques you would use to ingest data from various sources into a target system, considering factors such as data format, frequency, and security.
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  • Gather Requirements and Analyze Data Sources
  • Design Data Pipeline Architecture
  • Identify and Configure Data Transformation Tools
  • Document Plan and Communicate to Stakeholders
Practice configuring Google Cloud to send logging data to Splunk Cloud
Practice the steps outlined in the lab to configure Google Cloud to send logging data to Splunk Cloud.
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  • Create a Google Cloud project.
  • Enable the Google Cloud Logging API.
  • Create a Splunk Cloud account.
  • Configure Google Cloud to send logging data to Splunk Cloud.
  • Test the configuration by sending log messages from Google Cloud.
Practice configuring the Splunk Add-on for Google Cloud Platform
Practice the steps outlined in the lab to configure the Splunk Add-on for Google Cloud Platform.
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  • Download and install the Splunk Add-on for Google Cloud Platform.
  • Configure the Splunk Add-on for Google Cloud Platform.
  • Create a data input in Splunk Cloud.
  • Configure the data input to use the Splunk Add-on for Google Cloud Platform.
  • Test the configuration by sending data from Google Cloud to Splunk Cloud.
Practice configuring Splunk Connect for Kubernetes (SC4K)
Practice the steps outlined in the lab to configure Splunk Connect for Kubernetes (SC4K).
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  • Download and install SC4K.
  • Configure SC4K.
  • Create a data input in Splunk Cloud.
  • Configure the data input to use SC4K.
  • Test the configuration by sending data from Kubernetes to Splunk Cloud.
Create a diagram of the data flow from Google Cloud to Splunk Cloud
Create a diagram that shows the flow of data from Google Cloud to Splunk Cloud.
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  • Identify the different data sources in Google Cloud.
  • Identify the different data sinks in Splunk Cloud.
  • Map the data flow from the data sources to the data sinks.
  • Create a diagram that represents the data flow.
Write a report on the benefits of using Splunk to monitor Google Cloud
Write a report that discusses the benefits of using Splunk to monitor your Google Cloud environment.
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  • Research the benefits of using Splunk to monitor Google Cloud.
  • Write a report that outlines the benefits of using Splunk to monitor Google Cloud.

Career center

Learners who complete Getting Started with Splunk Cloud GDI on Google Cloud will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:
Chief Data Officer
Chief Data Officers are responsible for overseeing an organization's data strategy and ensuring that data is used to support the organization's goals. This course will help you gain insights into how to set up pipelines to feed data from Google Cloud Platform into your central data repository, providing you with an improved data foundation to drive better decision-making.
Cloud Security Engineer
Cloud Security Engineers are responsible for securing cloud computing systems and data. This course will help you learn how to configure Google Cloud to send logging and other infrastructure data to Splunk Cloud, a valuable tool for Cloud Security Engineers to monitor and manage security.
Data Governance Analyst
Data Governance Analysts are responsible for ensuring that data is used in a consistent and compliant manner. This course will help you gain an understanding of methods to ingest, process, and analyze data from Google Cloud Platform, an important step in managing and governing data.
Database Administrator
A Database Administrator is responsible for managing and maintaining databases. This course may be useful to you as it can help you learn how to use Splunk to monitor and analyze database performance, which is a key responsibility of Database Administrators.
Data Scientist
Data Scientists use data to build models that can be used to make predictions and improve decision-making. This course may be useful to you as it can help you learn how to use Google Cloud Dataflow, Splunk, and Kubernetes to collect, process, and analyze data, which are all important tools for Data Scientists.
Data Warehouse Engineer
As a Data Warehouse Engineer, you are responsible for designing and managing data warehouses used to store and process large amounts of data. By completing this course, you can gain insights into how to set up pipelines to feed data from Google Cloud Platform into your data warehouse, which can greatly increase efficiency and reduce costs.
Security Analyst
Security Analysts are responsible for protecting an organization's computer systems and networks from cyber attacks. This course will help you learn how to use Splunk to monitor and analyze security data to detect and respond to threats.
Site Reliability Engineer (SRE)
Site Reliability Engineers are responsible for the reliability and performance of software systems. This course will help you learn how to configure Google Cloud to send logging and other infrastructure data to Splunk Cloud, a valuable tool for SREs to monitor and manage systems.
Cloud Architect
Cloud Architects design, build, and manage cloud computing systems. This course will help you learn how to configure Google Cloud to send logging and other infrastructure data to Splunk Cloud, a valuable tool for Cloud Architects to monitor and manage cloud systems.
DevOps Engineer
DevOps Engineers bring together development and operations teams to ensure that software is developed and delivered quickly and efficiently. This course will help you configure and manage Google Cloud to send logging and other infrastructure data to Splunk Cloud, a valuable tool for DevOps Engineers.
Data Engineer
Data Engineers are responsible for designing, building, and maintaining data pipelines that are used to collect, transform, and store data for use in analytics and machine learning. This course may be useful to you as it can help you build a foundation in working with Google Cloud Dataflow, Splunk, and Kubernetes, which are all important tools for Data Engineers.
Data Analyst
A Data Analyst is responsible for collecting and analyzing data to make inferences and provide actionable information. By completing this course, you can learn about methods to ingest, process, and analyze data from Google Cloud Platform, which can provide you with a better understanding of this increasingly used and powerful tool.
Systems Engineer
As a Systems Engineer, you can provide critical infrastructure support to ensure that cloud-based data pipelines can be created and maintained. This course may be useful as it can help you understand how to configure and manage a data pipeline which is a necessary skill in this field.

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 Getting Started with Splunk Cloud GDI on Google Cloud.
Provides a practical guide to DevOps, a set of practices that combine software development and IT operations.
Provides a practical guide to site reliability engineering, a set of practices that ensure the reliability and availability of software systems.
Provides a practical guide to the lean startup methodology, a set of practices that help entrepreneurs build successful businesses.
Provides a framework for understanding why established companies often fail to innovate successfully.
Provides a framework for understanding the challenges of marketing and selling new products to a mainstream audience.

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