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Splunk is business software that allows you to monitor and better understand the data associated with machines and applications used to run your business. The application allows you to index data generated from machines, and provides real-time search, analytics, and reporting. The software can also be used to organize data patterns, diagnose potential problems, and application management and security. This article will walk you through the process of adding data to indexes in Splunk.

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Steps

  1. Build a Dashboard in Splunk Step 1.jpg
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    Go to your http://mysplunkhost:8000 in your web browser to access Splunk Web. Note: “mysplunkhost” in the URL should be replaced with the host you chose during installation. Upon installation you will also be provided with this URL.
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  2. Build a Dashboard in Splunk Step 2.jpg
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    Log in using the username and password associated with your account. If it is your first time accessing the Splunk web interface, the default username is “admin” and the password is “changeme”.
    • If it is your first time logging in, you may be prompted to create a new password.

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    Click the “Manager” tab at the upper right of the screen.
  4. Add Data to Indexes in Splunk Step 4.jpg
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    Click “Data inputs” from within the “Data” pane.
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    Click the “Add new” link next to the appropriate file or directory. For example, you can select to use TCP or UDP to listen for incoming data or add data by running custom scripts.
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    Alternatively, click the “Add Data” button to add data from any machine on your network through a number of various options.
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  • The free version of Splunk only provides up to 500 MB of data daily. Larger organizations may be better suited to the paid enterprise license.

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