Demystifying Splunk Index Retention Settings

Demystifying Splunk Index Retention Settings

Splunk’s index retention settings might seem tricky because they involve various options. If you don’t fully understand these configuration options, you could encounter problems like data being deleted too early or not being removed as expected. Let’s explore some important index retention settings in indexes.conf.

October 4, 2023 · 6 min · 1231 words · Emlin
Basics of Network Connectivity Troubleshooting

Basics of Network Connectivity Troubleshooting

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

June 1, 2023 · 7 min · 1358 words · Emlin
Splunk Enterprise Backup Strategy - Secure Your Configuration Files

Splunk Enterprise Backup Strategy - Secure Your Configuration Files

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.

May 26, 2023 · 5 min · 913 words · Emlin
How to Install Splunk

How to Install Splunk 9.x on Ubuntu

Lets take a look at the steps needed to install Splunk 9.x on a Ubuntu Linux server.

May 23, 2023 · 3 min · 556 words · Emlin
Installing Docker and Docker-Compose on Ubuntu 20.04

Installing Docker and Docker-Compose on Ubuntu 20.04

This is the process for installing Docker and Docker-Compose on Ubuntu 20.04

May 23, 2023 · 3 min · 506 words · Emlin