
Learn to bring data into Splunk using upload, monitor, and forward options, including cloud sources like s3 and cloudtrail, and monitor local var logs.
Configure universal and heavy forwarders to send data to Splunk indexers using outputs.conf and inputs.conf, with deployment server management, port 9997, and options like SSL, compression, and load balancing.
Configure a Splunk deployment server by creating deployment apps, server classes, and clients; convert a Windows VM into a deployment client, and push the Windows app.
Master the parsing phase and data preview in Splunk: learn input flow, props.conf based parsing, time extraction, and event boundaries to prepare data for indexing and searching.
Explore splitting raw logs into seven events with custom source types and regex-based line breaks in Splunk. Master timestamp extraction, time format, and masking sensitive data using props.conf and Rexx.
Learn to transform raw data with props.conf and transforms.conf, enabling data masking to protect pii and meet hipaa and gdpr requirements, while managing knowledge objects to prevent orphaned items.
Splunk Data Administration: Master the Art of Data Ingestion and Management
Welcome to Ableversity's Splunk Data Administration course, taught by our Principal Instructor, Hailie Shaw, and developed under the expert oversight of Michael Bentley, "The Splunk Doctor," one of the most respected Splunkers in the world.
Why This Course Stands Apart
Data ingestion is the foundation of every successful Splunk deployment, and mastering it requires guidance from true experts. Learning from industry leaders who've configured and optimized countless enterprise data pipelines, you'll gain the sophisticated skills needed to ensure data flows efficiently and accurately into your Splunk environment. This specialized training provides insights and best practices that only come from professionals who've solved complex data challenges at scale.
What You'll Master
Through 7 focused lessons combining expert instruction and hands-on labs, you'll develop complete mastery of Splunk's data ingestion pipeline. From forwarder configuration to data parsing and optimization, you'll learn by doing with practical exercises that build real-world competency.
Master critical data administration concepts including getting data into Splunk, configuring forwarders for optimal performance, implementing and managing heavy forwarders and universal forwarders, tuning data inputs for efficiency, understanding the parsing phase, leveraging data preview to refine raw data sources, and creating knowledge objects from raw data.
Your Path to Certification
This course is specifically designed for the Splunk Enterprise Administration Certification track and follows the official blueprint for the Splunk Enterprise Admin Certification exam offered by PearsonVUE. Our students consistently report passing their certification exams after completing this course, demonstrating the professional-grade training you'll receive.
Please note: The prerequisite certifications for the Splunk Enterprise Admin exam are Splunk Core Certified Power User and Splunk Enterprise Admin.
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Enroll today and master Splunk data administration with the guidance of true industry leaders.