Splunk Enterprise System Administration Course Overview

The Splunk Enterprise System Administration course is a comprehensive guide designed for system administrators who are responsible for managing the Splunk platform. The course provides a deep understanding of the Splunk deployment architecture and best practices for configuration, management, and troubleshooting.

Starting with a Splunk overview, learners will become familiar with the various components of Splunk and the specific roles of a system administrator. The course covers the installation process and introduces the command line interface (CLI), enabling administrators to perform essential tasks efficiently.

In License Management, students will learn about different license types, how to handle license violations, and the procedures for adding or removing licenses.

When it comes to Splunk Apps, the course teaches how to install, manage, and set permissions for apps and add-ons, which extend the functionality of Splunk.

Splunk Configuration Files are crucial, and learners will understand their structure, the layering process, and how to examine settings with the btool.

The modules on Splunk Indexes and Index Management dive into the creation and maintenance of indexes, retention policies, and the restoration of frozen buckets.

User Management focuses on adding users, defining roles, and exploring authentication options.

Configuring Basic Forwarding covers the steps to set up data forwarding, the types of forwarders, and their configuration files.

Lastly, Distributed Search explains the distributed search process, the roles within it, configuration, and scalability.

By the end of the course, participants will have a solid foundation in Splunk system administration, ready to ensure a smooth and efficient Splunk deployment.