Learning Splunk - The Search Pipeline

The video tutorial introduces the Splunk search pipeline, comparing it to command line systems like Unix shell. It explains the pipeline's capabilities beyond displaying events, such as creating reports, charts, and graphs. The tutorial demonstrates using the 'top values' feature in Splunk's web GUI to generate tables and graphs, and discusses various visualization options like bar, column, and pie charts. It also covers adjusting chart formats and configuration options for building a Splunk dashboard. The video concludes with a preview of a hands-on example in the next tutorial.

What are the advantages of using the Splunk search pipeline compared to just displaying events?

How can you create a statistical report using the Splunk search pipeline?

Describe the process of obtaining top values in Splunk.

What visualization options are available in Splunk for presenting data?

Explain how to adjust the format of a chart in Splunk.