Splunk Enterprise System Administration
Course Description
Splunk Enterprise System Administration course is designed for system administrators who manage a Splunk Enterprise environment. This course provides the fundamental knowledge of Splunk license manager, indexers and search heads. It covers configuration, management, and monitoring core Splunk Enterprise components.
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Course Objectives
Module 1 - Splunk Developer Overview
- Splunk overview
- Identify Splunk components
- Identify Splunk system administrator role
Module 2 - License Management
- Identify license types
- Describe license violations
- Add and remove licenses
Module 3 - Splunk Apps
- Describe Splunk apps and add-ons
- Install an app on a Splunk instance
- Manage app accessibility and permissions
Module 4 - Splunk Configuration Files
- Describe Splunk configuration directory structure
- Understand configuration layering process
- Use btool to examine configuration settings
Module 5 - Splunk Indexes
- Describe index structure
- List types of index buckets
- Create new indexes
- Monitor indexes with Monitoring Console
Module 6 - Splunk Index Management
- Apply a data retention policy
- Backup data on indexers
- Delete data from an index
- Restore frozen data
Module 7 - Splunk User Management
- Describe user roles in Splunk
- Create a custom role
- Add Splunk users
Module 8 - Splunk Authentication Management
- Integrate Splunk with LDAP
- List other user authentication options
- Describe the steps to enable Multifactor Authentication in Splunk
Module 9 - Getting Data In
- Describe the basic settings for an input
- List Splunk forwarder types
- Configure the forwarder
- Add an input to UF using CLI
Module 10 - Distributed Search
- Describe how distributed search works
- Explain the roles of the search head and search peers
- Configure a distributed search group
Knowledge of Linux/ Windows Administration.
The new certification for User / Admin is valid for two years and for Architect, Developer, ES or ITSI this is three years. This is from the moment the certificate is obtained. The certification costs are $ 125 per required exam.
This certification exam is a 57-minute, 68-question assessment. Candidates can expect an additional 3 minutes to review the exam agreement, for a total seat time of 60 minutes.
Splunk Enterprise System Administration teaches you how to manage, configure, and monitor a Splunk environment. It focuses on system settings, users, indexes, and licensing. AITA Kolkata makes this learning simple and hands-on!
This course is perfect for IT administrators, system engineers, and support staff who are responsible for managing Splunk environments. AITA Academy’s training is beginner-friendly and guides you from the basics to advanced concepts.
Learning Splunk gives you: Career growth in data analysis and cybersecurity fields Skills to manage and troubleshoot enterprise environments Hands-on experience valued by top employers AITA Kolkata ensures you become job-ready with practical training.
You’ll learn about: User and role management Data inputs and parsing Indexing and searching License management Basic troubleshooting At AITA, we cover all topics using real-world case studies!
Basic knowledge of system administration (Linux or Windows) and familiarity with Splunk fundamentals will help. Don’t worry—AITA offers pre-course support if you are new to Splunk!
At AITA Kolkata, the training is typically completed within 5–6 weeks, including theory, practical labs, and mock exams.
The certification exam includes 65 multiple-choice questions, and you get 90 minutes to complete it.
The passing score for Splunk Enterprise System Admin certification is around 700 out of 1000.
The exam generally costs around $125 to USD 150.
At Adroit Information Technology Academy Kolkata, you get: Expert instructors Hands-on labs Study materials & sample questions Full exam preparation support Real-time project work to build confidence!
Post-training, you can explore roles like: Splunk System Administrator Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst IT Monitoring Engineer AITA’s career guidance in Kolkata will help you land great opportunities!
Yes, this course is highly sought-after in Kolkata and across India, offering excellent career prospects.
After completing this course from AITA Kolkata, you can explore various job roles in reputed IT companies, MNCs, and startups.
Yes, AITA offers placement assistance to help students kickstart their careers.
Absolutely! This course is available online, making it accessible to students across India and globally.
Adroit Information Technology Academy offers industry-aligned curriculum, experienced trainers, and strong placement support, making it a preferred choice for this course in India.
