What you'll learn

Configuring and maintaining a Splunk Indexer Cluster is not an easy task and requires a good understanding of the different components participating in a cluster. In this course, Splunk 8: Configuring and Administering Splunk Indexer Clusters, you’ll learn how to configure and administer all the components of a Splunk Indexer Cluster. First, you’ll explore the purpose, important concepts, and architecture of both single-site and multi-site indexer clusters. Next, you’ll discover how to setup all the core components of an Indexer Cluster as well as the components that interact with the cluster: Universal Forwarders and Search Heads. Finally, you’ll learn how to monitor and administer an Indexer Cluster using the Splunk Web Interface and Command Line Interface. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have all the skills and knowledge needed to successfully configure and administer Splunk Indexer Clusters.