Learners will analyze, enrich, and automate Splunk data using knowledge objects, field extractions, workflows, and alerting mechanisms to transform raw machine data into actionable insights. By the end of this course, learners will be able to standardize data using information models, enrich events with lookups and calculated fields, structure unstructured logs through advanced extraction techniques, and design alerts and workflows that support proactive monitoring and investigation.

Analyze and Automate Data Using Splunk Knowledge Objects

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What you'll learn
Enrich and standardize Splunk data using knowledge objects, lookups, and calculated fields.
Extract structured fields from unstructured logs using advanced Splunk extraction techniques.
Design alerts and workflows to automate monitoring, investigation, and operational response.
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February 2026
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There are 4 modules in this course
This module introduces Splunk knowledge objects and explains how they enhance indexed data through standardization, permissions, and lookup mechanisms to enable consistent and scalable data analysis.
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9 videos4 assignments
This module focuses on enriching Splunk data through field aliases, calculated fields, and advanced field extraction techniques using regex and delimiters.
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9 videos4 assignments
This module explores delimiter-based extractions and workflow actions that enable interactive investigation and contextual integration with internal and external systems.
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9 videos4 assignments
This module covers event classification, visualization, and alerting mechanisms that transform Splunk data into actionable intelligence using tags, event types, patterns, and alerts.
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10 videos4 assignments
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