Build Your First Dashboard with Splunk from Pluralsight

Splunk is one of the leading data collection and analytics platforms on the market. Learn what Splunk can do for you, how to upload data into Splunk, and create and customize dashboards to understand and explore your data.

Processing incoming data about your systems, business processes, and security events can be impossible without the proper tools. In this course, Build Your First Dashboard with Splunk, you will gain the ability to load data into Splunk and create a dashboard. First, you will learn about Splunk products. Next, you will discover how to load data into Splunk Enterprise. Finally, you will explore how to build and customize a dashboard. When you are finished with this course, you will have the skills and knowledge of Splunk needed to create a dashboard.

What's inside

Syllabus

Course Overview

Setting up Your Environment

Configuring a Dashboard

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Provides essential skills for extracting business intelligence from data

Straightforwardly teaches Splunk, an industry-leading data platform

Led by instructors known in the field of data analytics

Covers the fundamentals of data loading and dashboard creation

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 Build Your First Dashboard with Splunk with these activities:

Organize Course Materials

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Establish a strong foundation for learning by organizing your course materials effectively. Compile notes, assignments, quizzes, and exams to ensure easy access and foster better retention.

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Create a dedicated folder or notebook for course materials.
File and name documents consistently for easy retrieval.
Use color-coding or highlighting to categorize different types of materials.

Review Data Analytics Concepts

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Review the fundamentals of data analytics, including data collection, analysis, and visualization techniques, to strengthen your foundation for this course.

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Go over your notes from previous data analytics courses or workshops.
Revisit online tutorials or textbooks on data analytics concepts.
Practice solving data analysis problems using sample datasets.

Practice Splunk Commands

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Strengthen your grasp of Splunk's search language by practicing commands. Engage in online exercises or create your own scenarios to solidify your understanding of data manipulation and analysis.

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Visit Splunk's documentation for a comprehensive list of commands.
Find online exercises or resources that provide Splunk command practice.
Create your own scenarios and practice manipulating data using Splunk commands.

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Follow Splunk Tutorials

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Enhance your understanding of Splunk's capabilities by following guided tutorials that cover data ingestion, dashboard creation, and data exploration.

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Visit the Splunk documentation website and explore their tutorial offerings.
Choose a tutorial that aligns with your learning goals.
Follow the tutorial steps carefully and complete the exercises.

Participate in Discussion Forums

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Engage with fellow learners by participating in discussion forums related to Splunk, data analytics, and dashboard creation. Share your insights, ask questions, and learn from others' experiences.

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Join online or in-person discussion forums focused on Splunk and data analytics.
Read through existing discussions and identify areas where you can contribute.
Ask thoughtful questions or share your perspectives on topics related to the course.

Create a Sample Dashboard

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Apply your knowledge by creating a sample dashboard in Splunk, allowing you to visualize and explore data, reinforcing your understanding of dashboard design and functionality.

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Identify a dataset relevant to your interests or industry.
Import the data into Splunk.
Create visualizations and charts to represent the data.
Arrange the visualizations on the dashboard and customize its layout.

Contribute to Splunk Community

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Enhance your understanding of Splunk and its ecosystem by contributing to the Splunk community. Engage in forums, report bugs, or even contribute code to the open-source project.

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Join the Splunk Community website and forums.
Identify areas where you can contribute your knowledge or skills.
Participate in discussions, answer questions, and share your insights.

Develop a Data Analysis Project

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Solidify your understanding by developing a data analysis project using Splunk. This project will allow you to apply the concepts learned in the course to a real-world scenario.

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Define the scope and objectives of your project.
Gather and import relevant data into Splunk.
Analyze the data using Splunk's tools and techniques.
Create visualizations and dashboards to present your findings.
Write a report or presentation summarizing your project and insights.

Career center

Learners who complete Build Your First Dashboard with Splunk will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Data Analyst

Data Analysts take raw data and analyze it. They strive to find trends and insights in this data. Patterns found in data can lead to greater efficiency and better results in many business scenarios. Data Analysts visualize data, so that it is easier to read and comprehend. Dashboards are one method of data visualization. With the help of this course, one who wishes to enter the field of Data Analysis can learn to create dashboards that effectively visualize data. By building a strong foundation in Splunk, this course will prepare students for a career as a Data Analyst.

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Business Analyst

Business Analysts help businesses to better understand their data. In order to improve companies' operations and strategies, Business Analysts use data visualization tools to make data more comprehensible to executives and management. Creating dashboards is one way that Business Analysts make data accessible to those who make critical decisions for a business. This course helps build a foundation in Splunk that can lead to success as a Business Analyst.

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Data Scientist

Data Scientists are responsible for collecting, analyzing, and visualizing data. They use data to find insights into business performance. To do this, Data Scientists use dashboards to help executives and managers understand complex data. This course can be a boost for someone who wants to become a Data Scientist by providing a base in Splunk from which they can further develop their data visualization knowledge and skills.

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Data Engineer

Data Engineers ensure that data is available for the people who need it. They work with data analysts, business analysts, and data scientists to deliver data that will help a business succeed. In order to better accomplish this, Data Engineers must become proficient in data visualization. This course provides a great foundation in this area by teaching students to build dashboards using Splunk.

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Security Analyst

Security Analysts are responsible for detecting and mitigating threats. One important aspect of a Security Analyst's job is to visualize security data. This course can be very helpful to a student who wishes to enter the field of Security Analysis. The course teaches students how to use Splunk to build dashboards that can help analysts to understand data in a way that is easy to use and efficient.

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IT Analyst

IT Analysts may perform many different types of tasks. This course is relevant to IT Analysts who are responsible for analyzing data. A large amount of data is generated by IT systems. This data can be harnessed to improve the efficiency and productivity of an organization. By learning how to build dashboards in this course, IT Analysts will be better able to use data to help their organizations to succeed.

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Software Engineer

Software Engineers design and develop software applications. This course may be of interest to Software Engineers who work on data visualization applications. Dashboards can be created using code. By learning how to build dashboards using Splunk, Software Engineers can gain a better understanding of the challenges that face data visualization application developers. This can make them more valuable to their employers.

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Computer Systems Analyst

Computer Systems Analysts help organizations to plan, implement, and maintain their IT systems. Data visualization is an important part of this role. This course may help Computer Systems Analysts to build dashboards that can make IT systems easier to understand.

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Project Manager

Project Managers use data to plan, execute, and close projects. This course may also help Project Managers to build dashboards that can make it easier for them to visualize data.

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Quality Assurance Analyst

Quality Assurance Analysts test software applications to ensure that they meet customer requirements. This course may be helpful to Quality Assurance Analysts who are responsible for testing data visualization applications.

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Technical Writer

Technical Writers create documentation for software applications. This course may be useful to Technical Writers who are responsible for writing documentation for data visualization applications.

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Data Visualization Specialist

Data Visualization Specialists build dashboards that make data easier to read and understand. This course can be extremely helpful to Data Visualization Specialists. It teaches the student how to use Splunk to build dashboards. It may also provide a competitive advantage to someone who is looking for a position as a Data Visualization Specialist.

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Business Intelligence Analyst

Business Intelligence Analysts use data to improve business decision-making. This course may be taken by Business Intelligence Analysts who wish to learn more about data visualization.

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Database Administrator

Database Administrators manage and maintain databases. This course may be taken by Database Administrators who wish to learn more about data visualization.

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Information Security Analyst

Information Security Analysts protect an organization's computer systems and networks from cyber attacks. This course may be taken by Information Security Analysts who wish to learn more about data visualization.

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Reading list

We've selected four 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 Build Your First Dashboard with Splunk.

The Product Is Docs

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This official Splunk documentation provides an exhaustive reference for the Splunk search language. While it may not be as accessible as other resources, it is an invaluable resource for experienced users who need detailed information on specific search commands.

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The Product is Docs

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Provides a comprehensive overview of Splunk, including its architecture, components, and core concepts. It valuable resource for beginners who want to understand the basics of Splunk and how to use it effectively.

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Splunk 9.x Enterprise Certified Admin Guide

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Comprehensive guide to administering and managing Splunk. It covers topics such as installation, configuration, performance tuning, and security. It is an essential resource for anyone who needs to manage a Splunk deployment.

Splunk 9.x Enterprise Certified Admin Guide: Ace...

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Splunk 9.x Enterprise Certified Admin Guide: Ace...

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