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This course is for Splunk users, analysts, and administrators who want to deepen their understanding of time-based data analysis in Splunk.
This course is for Splunk users, analysts, and administrators who want to deepen their understanding of time-based data analysis in Splunk. This course covers working with time values and using time commads in Splunk. You will learn how to define and adjust time ranges and format timestamps. Key topics include using the time range picker, leveraging the timechart command, understanding _time field properties, and aligning searches across various time zones. At the end of this course, you will know how to use time and time-related commands efficiently to enhance your searches, visualizations, and overall data analysis.
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Business Analysis
13865
1 Day(s)
Intermediate
$795.00
Objectives
Key aspects of working with time in Splunk include:· Time Range Picker: The most common way to define a time range in the Splunk Web interface is using the time range picker, which offers predefined relative time ranges (e.g., "Last 60 minutes," "Yesterday") and allows for custom ranges.· Search Syntax (earliest and latest modifiers): In your search queries, you can explicitly define time ranges using the earliest and latest modifiers. These can be exact timestamps or relative times (e.g., earliest=-24h, latest=@d).· Real-time searches: Splunk supports real-time searches and reports to monitor events as they arrive, providing immediate insights.· Timestamp Extraction and Formatting:· Splunk attempts to automatically extract timestamps from your raw event data. If the timestamp format is not recognized, you may need to configure timestamp extraction rules.· You can use various date and time format variables (e.g., %Y for year, %m for month, %H for hour) to format timestamps for display or analysis, often in conjunction with the strftime or strptime functions with the eval command.· Time-related Commands and Functions:· timechart: This command is crucial for visualizing data over time, allowing you to aggregate and chart events based on time intervals.· eval command with date and time functions: The eval command, combined with functions like now(), time(), relative_time(), strftime(), and strptime(), enables manipulation and calculation of time values within your searches.Time modifiers: Modifiers like earliest, latest, and now() allow for precise control over the time window of your searches.Time Zones:· While Splunk stores _time in UTC, you can adjust time zone settings in your user preferences or within searches to display timestamps in your local time or a specific time zone.
Module 1 – Searching with Time· Understand the _time field and timestamps· View and interact with the Event Timeline· Use the earliest and latest time modifiers· Use the bin command with the time fieldModule 2 – Formatting Time· Use various date and time eval functions to format timeModule 3 – Using Time Commands· Use the timechart command· Use the timewrap command
Module 4 – Working with Timezones· Understand how time and timezones are represented in your data· Determine the time zone of your server· Use strftime to correct timezones in results
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This course is part of the following Certifications:• Splunk Core Certified Power User• Splunk Core Certified Advanced Power User• Splunk Core Certified User
To be successful, students must have completed these Splunk Education course(s) or have equivalent working knowledge:· Intro to Splunk· Using Fields (SUF)· Visualizations
Working with Time (Splunk)
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