Splunk Sessions

Splunk excels at searching, monitoring, and analyzing data from any source.

This page highlights key questions to get the most from your Splunk setup, from analyzing logs to optimizing searches and monitoring system health.

Key areas of focus

Below are some useful questions to ask when managing your Splunk account:

Data & indexing

• What data sources are currently being indexed in Splunk?
• Are there any high-traffic data sources in my Splunk environment?
• How can I check if any data sources are missing or delayed?

Log search & analysis

• Can I view the frequency of certain log events over time?
• What are the most common error types found in the last 7 days?

Alerts & notifications

• What alerts have been triggered in the last 24 hours?
• How can I set up alerts for specific types of log entries or events?
• Can I get a history of alerts for a specific application or service?

Performance & optimization

• Which searches are consuming the most resources?
• Are there any saved searches that can be optimized for better performance?
• How can I reduce storage usage by managing data retention policies?

Dashboards & visualizations

• Can I create a dashboard to monitor specific logs or events?
• What are the most useful visualizations for my current data?
• How can I organize my dashboards for easier access to key metrics?

Security & compliance

• Are there any suspicious activities logged in the past week?
• How do I monitor access logs for unusual login attempts?
• What are some recommended best practices for securing my Splunk environment?