Installing and Configuring Splunk

by Thomas Henson

Learn how to start building out Splunk environments for analyzing machine generated data. In this course we explore the basic building blocks of a Splunk Architect.

What you'll learn

At the core of the Splunk Architect is a thorough knowledge of building and configuring Splunk environments. In this course, Installing and Configuring Splunk, you'll learn how to build out a Splunk development environment. First, you'll learn the architecture of Splunk. Next, you'll explore career paths in Splunk. Finally, you'll discover how to install and configure Splunk in Windows, Mac, and Linux environments. When you're finished with this course, you'll have a foundational knowledge of Installing Splunk that will help you as you move forward with the Splunk Architecture path. Software required: Splunk 7.25 free tier.

About the author

Thomas is a Senior Software Engineer and Certified ScrumMaster. During his career he has been involved in many projects from building web applications to setting up Hadoop clusters. Thomas's specialization is with Hortonworks Data Platform and Agile Software Development. Thomas is a proud alumnus of the University of North Alabama where he received his BBA - Computer Information System and his MBA - Information Systems. He currently resides in north Alabama with his wife and daughter, where ... more

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