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Splunk® Power User: orchestrating complex analysis and data governance
Machine data can illuminate operations when you know how to query it. Use Splunk to structure searches and outputs that make events understandable. Develop analytical practices that support investigations and activity monitoring.
- Duration
- 5 days 35 hours
- Code
- ASR004FR Code
- Certification
- Splunk® Core Certified Power User Certification
Accredited training for the Splunk® Core Certified Power User certification.
Presentation
In 2026, complex digital ecosystems demand advanced control of data flows to ensure infrastructure resilience. Faced with massive data volumes, you need to standardise analysis to detect early warning signals before they become critical.
Your 5-day course focuses on automation and enterprise-wide data correlation. You will explore expert features such as macros, calculated fields and API integration to turn your Splunk instance into an intelligent operational control centre.
By the end of the course, your new expertise will enable you to ensure relevant, effective Splunk analysis while scaling complex reporting processes. You will also be prepared for the Splunk Core Certified Power User certification exam. This professional certification demonstrates your ability to orchestrate knowledge and standardise data across the enterprise.
Objectives
By the end of this Splunk Power User course, you will be able to:
- perform advanced analysis and solve complex operational problems;
- design dynamic reports and customised interactive visualisations;
- use calculated fields and macros to automate recurring tasks;
- apply correlation and segmentation techniques to detect anomalies;
- optimise search performance for large data volumes;
- prepare for and pass the Splunk Core Certified Power User certification exam.
Program
Module 1: consolidating fundamentals and configuration
- Advanced installation on Windows and user account management.
- Multi-source indexing through the web interface, CLI and configuration files.
- Implementing field extractions, event types and tags.
Hands-on exercises
- Configure a complete Splunk infrastructure and define custom extraction patterns.
Module 2: using SPL and advanced navigation
- Using advanced search commands to filter specific data.
- Manipulating results using in-depth analytical functions.
- Statistical log analysis: visited sites, browsers and user behaviour.
Hands-on exercises
- Run complex searches to isolate browsing anomalies and extract targeted data.
Module 3: automating with macros and calculated fields
- Creating calculated fields for custom calculations on data streams.
- Using macros to simplify and automate recurring searches.
- Centralised knowledge management and sharing within the organisation.
Hands-on exercises
- Develop a reusable macro library to standardise enterprise analysis.
Module 4: mastering data models and the Pivot command
- Structuring data using enterprise-wide data models.
- Using the pivot command to visualise trends.
- Using complex regular expressions to normalise data.
Hands-on exercises
- Create interactive pivots to visualise real-time performance trends.
Module 5: deploying applications and proactive alerts
- Integrating third-party applications and creating dedicated workspaces.
- Configuring advanced monitoring conditions and automated actions.
- Using the Splunk API for script integration and automation.
Hands-on exercises
- Automate execution of a corrective script when a 503 server error is detected.
Module 6: optimising governance and security
- Applying best practices for efficient search design.
- Ensuring data compliance and adherence to security protocols.
- Optimising resources for processing massive data volumes.
Hands-on exercises
- Audit search performance and apply normalisation fixes.
Audience
This course is designed for infrastructure experts, including:
- system administrators seeking to scale monitoring processes;
- systems engineers responsible for resolving complex enterprise-wide incidents;
- cybersecurity analysts seeking to normalise and correlate data to detect anomalies.
Prerequisites
The following prerequisites apply:
- Professional experience: practical proficiency at Splunk Core User level or equivalent log analysis experience is essential for this advanced course.
- Technical skills: sound regular expression (Regex) knowledge, essential for complex field extraction, and basic system administration skills (Linux/Windows) are required.
- Language skills: good English reading comprehension is required, as the official certification exam is conducted exclusively in English.
- Certification: although the Splunk Core Certified Power User exam has no mandatory prior certification, achieving Core Certified User level is strongly recommended before this step.
Teaching and assessment methods
- Initial skills assessment
- Training materials provided to participants
- Continuous assessment throughout the course
- End-of-course feedback questionnaire
- Combination of theory and practical application
- Attendance records
- Post-course follow-up evaluation
- Practical exercises
Course highlights
- Recognised certification: acquire the skills needed to earn the official Splunk Core Certified Power User credential, demonstrating your advanced expertise in the market.
- Enhanced technical expertise: master macros, calculated fields and tags to fully automate searches and governance.
- Performance optimisation: learn to manipulate and structure large data volumes through Pivot without sacrificing responsiveness.
- Project-based learning: consolidate skills through workshops simulating real business service outages for immediate practical application.
Dates and sessions
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