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Mastering Splunk: Advanced Administration & Architecture course description

What You Will Learn -

1. Splunk Enterprise Architecture & Deployment

  • Large-scale deployment considerations

  • Single-site and multisite indexer clustering

  • Indexer cluster management and best practices

  • Forwarder architecture and configuration

  • Search Head Clustering (SHC) and administration

  • Implementing SmartStore for storage optimization

2. Splunk Cloud Administration

  • Splunk Cloud overview and key differences

  • Index and user management in Splunk Cloud

  • Authentication, role-based access, and permissions

  • Getting data into Splunk Cloud: forwarders, inputs, and configurations

  • Installing and managing apps in cloud environments

  • Collaborating with Splunk Cloud Support

3. Data Input & Parsing Optimization

  • Forwarder management at scale

  • Configuring monitor, network, and scripted inputs

  • Fine-tuning input configuration for reliability and performance

  • Parsing phase and data preview enhancements

4. Troubleshooting & Diagnostics

  • Splunk troubleshooting methodology and built-in tools

  • Diagnosing and resolving:

    • Indexing issues

    • Input and data onboarding problems

    • Deployment misconfigurations

    • Search performance bottlenecks

    • User access and search result issues

5. Real-World Implementation Strategy

  • Understanding project requirements and planning deployments

  • Integration across teams, apps, and infrastructure

  • Best practices for ongoing health monitoring and scalability

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Jobs that you can apply for after taking the Mastering Splunk: Advanced Administration & Architecture program

Splunk Cloud Administrator

Splunk Consultant

Senior Splunk Administrator/Engineer

Splunk Architect

What you'll learn in this Mastering Splunk: Advanced Administration & Architecture course ?

  • Master Splunk Deployment Architecture: Learn to design and implement robust, scalable, and high-performance Splunk environments.
  • Large-Scale Implementation Strategies: Gain expertise in deploying and managing Splunk across extensive enterprise infrastructures.
  • Advanced Troubleshooting Techniques: Develop the skills to rapidly identify and resolve issues in complex Splunk deployments.
  • Optimize On-Premise and Splunk Cloud: Understand the nuances of managing both on-premise and cloud-based Splunk instances for peak performance and cost-efficiency.

Requirements

  • Splunk Core Certified Power User
  • Splunk Enterprise Certified Admin
  • Fundamental Splunk Administration Experience
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FAQ about our Mastering Splunk: Advanced Administration & Architecture course

This course is ideal for individuals who already have a foundational understanding of Splunk and want to advance into administrative, architectural, or expert-level roles. It's suitable for Splunk users, IT administrators, SOC/NOC analysts, DevOps engineers, and consultants looking to manage enterprise-scale deployments or move towards Splunk certifications.
Yes, prior knowledge of Splunk basics is highly recommended. You should be familiar with searching data, creating dashboards, and basic knowledge objects. If you’ve taken a beginner-level Splunk course or worked hands-on with Splunk for a few months, you’re ready for this advanced course.
You will: - Gain advanced search and dashboard-building expertise - Learn to configure and manage clustered deployments (Indexer Clustering and SHC) - Understand Splunk Cloud administration and data onboarding strategies - Troubleshoot common and complex Splunk issues effectively - Prepare for advanced Splunk certifications
Yes. A dedicated section of the course focuses on Splunk Cloud - including data onboarding, user authentication, forwarder configuration, app management, and support interaction. Please note that Splunk Cloud topics would only cover the theory part and no hands-on with Splunk Cloud stack.
Absolutely. You will explore topics like single-site and multisite indexer clustering, Search Head Clustering (SHC), and SmartStore implementation — all key components in enterprise and large-scale deployments.
Yes. The course includes practical exercises, use-case-based configurations, and simulations to help you apply the concepts in a real-world context. You'll practice configurations, troubleshoot errors, and deploy at scale.
Yes. This course supports preparation for - Splunk Core Certified Power User, Splunk Enterprise Certified Admin, Splunk Cloud Certified Admin
Yes. The course covers a wide range of troubleshooting methods for indexing, deployment, input, and search issues. You'll learn to use Splunk Diag, configuration checks, and monitoring tools to resolve problems.
Yes. The course is designed in modular format, allowing learners to follow along at their own pace. You can apply many of the lessons directly to your current role as you progress.

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Mastering Splunk: Advanced Administration & Architecture Course Curriculum

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Splunk Enterprise Architecture & Deployment
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  • Splunk Cloud Administration
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  • Data Input & Parsing Optimization
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  • Troubleshooting & Diagnostics
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  • Real-World Implementation Strategy
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