Find all the information, exercises, and tools to ace the Splunk Enterprise Certified Admin exam in one place
Key Features
Explore various administration topics including installation, configuration, and user management
Gain a deep understanding of data inputs, parsing, and field extraction
Excel in the Splunk Enterprise Admin exam with the help of self-assessment questions and mock exams
Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook
Book DescriptionThe IT sector's appetite for Splunk and skilled Splunk developers continues to surge, offering more opportunities for developers with each passing decade. If you want to enhance your career as a Splunk Enterprise administrator, then Splunk 9.x Enterprise Certified Admin Guide will not only aid you in excelling on your exam but also pave the way for a successful career.
You'll begin with an overview of Splunk Enterprise, including installation, license management, user management, and forwarder management. Additionally, you'll delve into indexes management, including the creation and management of indexes used to store data in Splunk. You'll also uncover config files, which are used to configure various settings and components in Splunk.
As you advance, you'll explore data administration, including data inputs, which are used to collect data from various sources, such as log files, network protocols (TCP/UDP), APIs, and agentless inputs (HEC).
You'll also discover search-time and index-time field extraction, used to create reports and visualizations, and help make the data in Splunk more searchable and accessible. The self-assessment questions and answers at the end of each chapter will help you gauge your understanding.
By the end of this book, you'll be well versed in all the topics required to pass the Splunk Enterprise Admin exam and use Splunk features effectively.What you will learn
Explore Splunk Enterprise 9.x features and usage
Install, configure, and manage licenses and users for Splunk
Create and manage indexes for data storage
Explore Splunk configuration files, their precedence, and troubleshooting
Manage forwarders and source data into Splunk from various resources
Parse and transform data to make it easy to use
Extract fields from data at search and index time for data analysis
Engage with mock exam questions to simulate the Splunk admin exam
Who this book is forThis book is for data professionals looking to gain certified Splunk administrator credentials. It will also help data analysts, Splunk users, IT experts, security analysts, and system administrators seeking to explore the Splunk admin realm, understand its functionalities, and become proficient in effectively administering Splunk Enterprise. This guide serves as both a valuable resource for learning and a practical manual for administering Splunk Enterprise, encompassing features beyond the scope of certification preparation.
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Höhe: 235 mm
Breite: 191 mm
Dicke: 14 mm
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978-1-80323-023-8 (9781803230238)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Srikanth is a highly accomplished IT professional with a diverse range of expertise in the technology industry. Having completed his Masters in Computer Applications in 2009, he has since honed his skills in Java, Oracle SOA, and API development, gaining valuable experience along the way. With over 13 years of experience in the field, Srikanth is now a Splunk Certified Architect and was recently selected to join the esteemed cohort of SplunkTrust in 2022. He has extensive knowledge of various Splunk products, including Splunk Enterprise Security and SOAR, and he is currently dedicated to Threat Detection and Security Automation using Splunk ES & SOAR. Srikanth's impressive work history includes significant roles at major telecom companies across Norway and Pan Europe.
Beyond technology, Srikanth's greatest joy is his family. Along with his wife and two children, he calls Australia home and enjoys spending time together while staying active.
Table of Contents
Getting Started with the Splunk Enterprise Certified Admin Exam
Splunk License Management
Users, Roles, and Authentication in Splunk
Splunk Forwarder Management
Splunk Index Management
Splunk Configuration Files
Exploring Distributed Search
Getting Data In
Configuring Splunk Data Inputs
Data Parsing and Transformation
Field Extractions and Lookups
Self-Assessment Mock Exam
