Analyze Machine Data Using Splunk Fundamentals

Instructor: EDUCBA

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

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9 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

9 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Analyze machine-generated data using Splunk searches, fields, statistics, and timelines.
Configure and manage Splunk environments to ingest, search, and report on operational data.
Create reports and visualizations to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies in large datasets.

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There are 4 modules in this course

By the end of this course, learners will be able to analyze machine-generated data, configure and manage Splunk environments, execute efficient searches, and create meaningful reports and visualizations to support operational intelligence. Learners will also be able to apply advanced search commands to identify patterns, trends, and anomalies in large datasets.

This course provides a comprehensive, hands-on introduction to Splunk for beginners and aspiring data analysts, system administrators, and IT professionals. Starting with core concepts such as operational intelligence and Splunk architecture, the course guides learners through installation, configuration, and data ingestion. Learners will progressively build search and reporting skills, working with fields, timelines, statistics, and visualizations to transform raw machine data into actionable insights. What makes this course unique is its end-to-end learning approach—combining conceptual foundations with practical search techniques and real-world analysis workflows. Through structured modules, practice quizzes, and graded assessments, learners gain confidence in using Splunk for monitoring, troubleshooting, and decision-making. Upon completion, learners will be equipped with industry-relevant Splunk skills that can be immediately applied in operational and analytical roles.

This module introduces learners to Splunk fundamentals, focusing on the concept of operational intelligence, real-world use cases, and the core architecture behind Splunk’s data processing. Learners will explore how Splunk handles machine-generated data, understand distributed search using MapReduce concepts, and complete the initial installation and setup of Splunk Enterprise.

What's included

7 videos4 assignments

7 videos Total 52 minutes

Introduction to Splunk 11 minutes
Operational Intelligence 9 minutes
Splunk Examples 5 minutes
Splunk MapReduce 7 minutes
Splunk MapReduce Continues 5 minutes
Splunk Enterprise Windows Installation 7 minutes
Splunk Enterprise Setup 7 minutes

4 assignments Total 60 minutes

Graded-Getting Started with Splunk & Its Core Concepts 30 minutes
Introduction to Splunk and Operational Intelligence 10 minutes
Understanding Splunk Architecture with MapReduce 10 minutes
Installing Splunk Enterprise 10 minutes

This module focuses on configuring Splunk after installation and ingesting data from multiple sources. Learners will understand essential configuration settings, explore various data input methods, and navigate the Splunk user interface while leveraging apps to accelerate analysis.

What's included

8 videos4 assignments

8 videos Total 56 minutes

Basic Configurations of Splunk 11 minutes
Basic Configurations of Splunk Continues 10 minutes
Data Input into Splunk 9 minutes
Data Input into Splunk Continues 9 minutes
Introduction to Splunk Apps 2 minutes
User Interface of Splunk 4 minutes
Searching the data in Splunk 5 minutes
Searching the data in Splunk Continues 4 minutes

4 assignments Total 60 minutes

Graded-Configuring Splunk and Ingesting Data 30 minutes
Basic Configuration of Splunk 10 minutes
Data Input Methods in Splunk 10 minutes
Exploring Splunk Apps and User Interface 10 minutes

This module develops core search and analysis skills in Splunk. Learners will work with extracted fields, timelines, and search pipelines while learning how to create, refine, and analyze reports using statistical commands.

What's included

8 videos4 assignments

8 videos Total 64 minutes

Fields Side Bar 10 minutes
Format Timeline 8 minutes
Splunk Fields 5 minutes
Splunk Searching 10 minutes
Reporting App Tour 7 minutes
Splunk Report Creation 8 minutes
More on Splunk Report Creation 7 minutes
Splunk Statistics 9 minutes

4 assignments Total 60 minutes

Graded-Searching, Fields, and Reporting Fundamentals 30 minutes
Understanding Fields and Search Results 10 minutes
Search and Reporting Overview 10 minutes
Advanced Reporting and Statistics 10 minutes

This module advances learners’ analytical capabilities by introducing transforming commands, data cleanup techniques, and frequency-based analysis. Learners will visualize results, optimize searches, and uncover patterns and anomalies using advanced Splunk commands.

What's included

8 videos4 assignments

8 videos Total 62 minutes

Splunk Visualization 7 minutes
Splunk Search Commands 11 minutes
Splunk Search Commands Continues 7 minutes
Rename Command 7 minutes
Search Fundamentals 8 minutes
Remove Duplicates and Sort 8 minutes
Splunk Commands Top Rare 6 minutes
More on Commands Top Rare 8 minutes

4 assignments Total 60 minutes

Graded-Advanced Search Commands and Data Analysis 30 minutes
Visualizations and Search Commands 10 minutes
Search Optimization and Data Cleanup 10 minutes
Insightful Analysis with Top and Rare Commands 10 minutes

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