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Splunk Enterprise Data Administration

Name: Splunk Enterprise Data Administration
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This course is for administrators who are responsible for getting data into Splunk.<br><br>The course provides the fundamental knowledge of Splunk forwarders and methods to get remote data into Splunk indexers. It covers installation, configuration, management, monitoring, and troubleshooting of Splunk forwarders and Splunk Agent Management Server components. <br><br>Please note that...

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Last updated : 23/07/2026
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Available as Instructor Led Training, Live Online & In Person at your Offices or Ours.

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Duration:

24.00 hours

19.5 CPD hours

Overview:

This course is for administrators who are responsible for getting data into Splunk.

The course provides the fundamental knowledge of Splunk forwarders and methods to get remote data into Splunk indexers. It covers installation, configuration, management, monitoring, and troubleshooting of Splunk forwarders and Splunk Agent Management Server components.

Please note that classes may run across three days, consisting of 6 hour sessions each day. The course has 18 hours of content.

Description:

Course Outline:

Module 1 – Get Data Into Splunk

- Provide an overview of Splunk
- Describe the Splunk distributed model
- Describe data input types and metadata settings
- Configure initial input testing with Splunk Web
- Test Indexes with input staging
Module 2 – Configuration Files and Apps

- Identify Splunk configuration files and directories
- Describe index-time and search-time precedence
- Validate and update configuration files
- Explore Splunk apps and apps installation
Module 3 – Configure Forwarders

- Configure universal forwarders
- Configure heavy forwarders
Module 4 – Customize Forwarder

- Configure intermediate forwarders
- Identify additional forwarder options
Module 5 - Manage Agents

- Explain the features and benefits of agent management
- List the agent management components
- Configure agents
- Create deployment apps
- Deploy apps to agents using server classes created in agent management
- Monitor forwarder activity using the Monitoring Console
- Monitor agent management activities
Module 6 – Monitor Inputs

- Create file and directory monitor inputs
- Use optional settings for monitor inputs
- Deploy a remote monitor input
Module 7 – Network Inputs

- Create network (TCP and UDP) inputs
- Describe optional settings for network inputs
Module 8 – Scripted Inputs

- Create a basic scripted input
- Describe the process for creating and deploying scripted inputs
- Identify the potential risks associated with scripted inputs
Module 9 – Agentless Inputs

- Configure Splunk HTTP Event Collector (HEC)
- Describe HEC deployment options
- Explain how HEC indexer acknowledgement works
- Monitor HEC activity using the MC
- Examine Splunk Edge Hub
- Describe Splunk App for Stream
Module 10 – Operating System Inputs

- Identify Linux-specific inputs
- Identify Windows-specific inputs
Module 11 – Fine-tune Inputs

- Understand the default processing that occurs during input phase
- Configure input phase options
Module 12 – Parse Phase and Data Preview

- Understand default processing that occurs during parsing
- Optimize and configure event line breaking
- Explain how timestamps and time zones are extracted/assigned to events
- Use Data Preview to validate event create during parsing phase
Module 13 – Manipulate Input Data

- Explore Splunk transformation methods
- Create rulesets with Ingest Actions
- Mask data with Ingest Action rules
- Mask data with SEDCMD and TRANSFORMS
- Override sourcetype or host base upon event values
Module 14 - Route Input Data

- Route and filter events using classic TRANSFORMS methods
- Use TRANSFORMS and forwarding groups to send events from heavy forwards to specific groups of indexers
- Use Ingest Actions to conditionally route and filter events
Module 15 – Support Knowledge Objects

- Define default and custom search time field extractions
- Identify the benefits and drawbacks of indexed time field extractions
- Configure indexed field extractions
- Describe default search-time extractions
- Manage orphaned knowledge objects

Available Delivery Options for Splunk Enterprise Data Administration

Live Instructor Led Classroom Online (Live Online)
Traditional Instructor Led Classroom training (TILT/ILT)
Delivery at your offices in United Kingdom
Private dedicated course for your staff

How many CPD hours does Splunk Enterprise Data Administration provide?

The 3 day Splunk Enterprise Data Administration course gives you up to 19.5 CPD hours/structured learning hours.

Who is the correct audience for Splunk Enterprise Data Administration?

- Administrators

Do you provide training for Splunk Enterprise Data Administration?

Yes, we provide corporate training, dedicated training and closed classes for Splunk Enterprise Data Administration. This can take place anywhere in United Kingdom including London, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh or live online.

What is the duration of Splunk Enterprise Data Administration?

The Splunk Enterprise Data Administration training takes place over 3 day(s), with each day lasting approximately 24.00 hours including breaks.

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Why are Nexus Human the best provider for Splunk Enterprise Data Administration?

Nexus Human are recognised as one of the best training companies. Our trainers have won awards including Small Firms Best Trainer, national training partner of the year for Ireland, and global top 30 instructor awards in 2012, 2019 and 2021.

Is there a discount code for Splunk Enterprise Data Administration?

Yes, the discount code PENPAL5 is currently available for Splunk Enterprise Data Administration training. Only one discount code can be used per booking.

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Training Insurance Included!

When you organise training, we understand that there is a risk that some people may fall ill, become unavailable.

To mitigate the risk we include training insurance for each delegate enrolled on our public schedule, they are welcome to sit on the same Public class within 6 months at no charge, if the case arises.