This guide will walk you through the process of installing a Linux Splunk Universal Forwarder (UF) with the aim of automating the process.

In this guide, we will explore network connectivity troubleshooting using a simple use case.

Maintaining a reliable backup strategy is crucial when working with Splunk Enterprise, as it ensures the ability to revert back to a functional state in the event of an unrecoverable issue. In this article, we will explore a simple yet effective method of backing up Splunk’s /opt/splunk/etc directory.

Let’s take a look at how to set up key-based authentication for SSH. This method is useful for building scripts that require connections to other hosts or just for everyday quality of life improvements. A similar setup can be used for authenticating to a Linux host from a modern Windows installation.

When troubleshooting network connectivity issues on a Windows system, the Test-NetConnection PowerShell cmdlet can be a valuable tool. It allows you to test network connectivity to a specific host and port, providing useful information for diagnosing and resolving issues.