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There are 3 modules in this course
By the end of this course, learners will be able to manipulate raw data in Splunk, apply regex-based transformations, configure indexing and metadata, enrich events using lookups, enforce secure access controls, and implement distributed search architectures for scalable environments. Learners will also gain the ability to evaluate standalone versus distributed deployments and apply best practices for secure, high-availability search operations.
This course equips learners with practical, job-ready skills required to manage real-world Splunk environments. Through hands-on projects and structured lessons, learners will understand how raw machine data is transformed into reliable, searchable insights and how enriched data improves analysis and decision-making. The course also builds strong competency in securing Splunk deployments by applying role-based access control, capabilities, and risk mitigation strategies.
What makes this course unique is its end-to-end, project-driven approach that connects data ingestion, transformation, enrichment, and distributed architecture into a single cohesive learning journey. Rather than focusing only on search commands, the course emphasizes foundational configuration, security, and scalability concepts that are critical for enterprise Splunk implementations, making it ideal for learners seeking applied Splunk administration and data engineering expertise.
This module introduces learners to the fundamentals of raw data manipulation in Splunk, focusing on parsing, regex-based transformations, indexing workflows, and host configuration to ensure accurate, searchable, and well-structured data ingestion.
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7 videos4 assignments
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7 videos•Total 78 minutes
Manipulating Raw Data•12 minutes
Using the Regex•12 minutes
Event Based Transformation•8 minutes
Log File for Regex•10 minutes
Understanding Regex•10 minutes
Indexing the Log File•12 minutes
Setting up Host name•12 minutes
4 assignments•Total 60 minutes
Graded - Preparing and Transforming Raw Data in Splunk•30 minutes
Introduction to Raw Data Manipulation•10 minutes
Regex and Event-Level Transformations•10 minutes
Indexing and Host Configuration•10 minutes
Enhancing Data with Lookups and Access Controls
Module 2•2 hours to complete
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This module focuses on enriching indexed data using lookup frameworks and securing Splunk environments through role-based access control, capabilities, and risk mitigation strategies.
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5 videos3 assignments
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5 videos•Total 47 minutes
KV Based lookups•8 minutes
Types of Lookups•12 minutes
Mitigating Possible Data Access Risks•10 minutes
The Available Capabilities in Splunk•9 minutes
Restricting Unauthorized Users in Splunk•8 minutes
3 assignments•Total 50 minutes
Graded - Enhancing Data with Lookups and Access Controls•30 minutes
Lookup Frameworks in Splunk•10 minutes
Data Security and Risk Mitigation•10 minutes
Distributed Search and Splunk Architecture
Module 3•3 hours to complete
Module details
This module explores Splunk’s distributed search architecture, covering standalone versus distributed deployments, clustering concepts, authentication, and best practices for scalable and highly available search environments.
What's included
9 videos4 assignments
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9 videos•Total 85 minutes
Leraning about the Distributed Search•12 minutes
Understanding the Distributed Architecture•8 minutes
Standalone and Distributed Architecture•5 minutes
Setting up Distrubuted Search•10 minutes
Differences in Clustered and Non Clustered Index•10 minutes
Distributed Search Authentication•10 minutes
Best Practices using Distributed Search•12 minutes
Understanding the Dedicated Search Heads•9 minutes
Determining the Search Head Cluster•10 minutes
4 assignments•Total 60 minutes
Graded - Distributed Search and Splunk Architecture•30 minutes
Distributed Search Fundamentals•10 minutes
Implementing Distributed and Clustered Environments•10 minutes
Advanced Distributed Search Management•10 minutes
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