Splunk Certified Architect | 2-day course

Overview

On this accelerated Splunk Certified Architect Foundation course, you’ll build knowledge of the concepts surrounding deployment, user management and configuration problems.

In just 2 days, you’ll learn the constructs of the Splunk troubleshooting methods and tools, Splunk Support model and Splunk deployment overview. You’ll also build knowledge in:

Index and infrastructure planning
Indexer discovery forwarder configuration
UI and search problems

The Splunk Certified Architect exam is the last step towards completion of the Splunk Certified Architect certification. Candidates for this certification must complete the lecture, hands-on labs, and quizzes that are part of the Architecting Splunk Enterprise Deployments, Troubleshooting Splunk Enterprise, and Splunk Enterprise Cluster Administration courses, as well as the Splunk Enterprise Deployment Practical Lab in order to be eligible for the certification exam

At the end of this course, you’ll sit the Splunk Certified Architect Foundation exam, and achieve your certification. Through Firebrand’s Lecture | Lab | Review methodology, you’ll get access to courseware, learn from certified instructors, and train at twice the speed of traditional training in a distraction-free environment.

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Benefits

Seven reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

Two options of training. Choose between residential classroom-based, or online courses
You'll be certified fast. With us, you’ll be trained in record time
Our course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams**, accommodation* and meals*. No hidden extras.
Pass the first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course the first time. But if not, come back within a year and only pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs
You’ll learn more. A day with a traditional training provider generally runs from 9 am – 5 pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand Training you’ll get at least 12 hours/day of quality learning time, with your instructor
You’ll learn faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style to those around you. We combine visual, auditory and tactile styles to deliver the material in a way that ensures you will learn faster and more easily
You’ll be studying with the best. We’ve been named in the Training Industry’s “Top 20 IT Training Companies of the Year” every year since 2010. As well as winning many more awards, we’ve trained and certified over 135,000 professionals

* For residential training only. Doesn't apply for online courses
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts

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Curriculum

Module 1: Introduction
Module 2: Project Requirements
Module 3: Infrastructure Planning: Index Design
Module 4: Infrastructure Planning: Resource Planning
Module 5: Clustering Overview
Module 6: Forwarder and Deployment Best Practices
Module 7: Performance Monitoring and Tuning
Module 8: Splunk Troubleshooting Methods and Tools
Module 9: Clarifying the Problem
Module 10: Licensing and Crash Problems
Module 11: Configuration Problems
Module 12: Search Problems
Module 13: Deployment Problems
Module 14: Large-scale Splunk Deployment Overview
Module 15: Single-site Indexer Cluster
Module 16: Multisite Indexer Cluster
Module 17: Indexer Cluster Management and Administration
Module 18: Search Head Cluster
Module 19: Search Head Cluster Management and Administration
Module 20: KV Store Collection and Lookup Management

Exam Track

As part of this accelerated course, you’ll sit the following exam at the Firebrand Training centre, covered by your Certification Guarantee:

Splunk Certified Architect exam

Duration: 87 mins
Number of questions: 85
Languages: English

What's Included

Your accelerated course includes:

Accommodation *
Meals, unlimited snacks, beverages, tea and coffee *
On-site exams **
Exam vouchers **
Practice tests **
Certification Guarantee ***
Courseware
Up-to 12 hours of instructor-led training each day
24-hour lab access
Digital courseware **

* For residential training only. Accommodation is included from the night before the course starts. This doesn't apply for online courses.
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts
*** Pass first time or train again free as many times as it takes, unlimited for 1 year. Just pay for accommodation, exams, and incidental costs.

Prerequisites

The prerequisite exams for this certification are Splunk Core Certified Power User and Splunk Enterprise Certified Admin.

Unsure whether you meet the prerequisites? Don’t worry. Your training consultant will discuss your background with you to understand if this course is right for you.

Reviews

Here's the Firebrand Training review section. Since 2001 we've trained exactly 134,561 students and asked them all to review our Accelerated Learning. Currently, 96.41% have said Firebrand exceeded their expectations.

Read reviews from recent accelerated courses below or visit Firebrand Stories for written and video interviews from our alumni.

"I had a great time. The instructor is very knowledgeable and his training is on point. Two exams in 2 days is a lot. But he makes it doable."
Juan van Gom, Ministry of Defense Netherlands. (19/1/2024 (Friday) to 21/1/2024 (Sunday))

"It was a tough but interesting 5 days. Learnt new skills and have a better understanding of the tools that can be used by a Business Analyst. Met new people from different companies with different expertise."
Neil Wyborn. (8/1/2024 (Monday) to 12/1/2024 (Friday))

"Great residential place of study. Great tuition with a great Trainer. Great facilities to learn. Looking forward to the next residential!! Looking forward to applying knowledge gained!"
SL, Macmillan Support Cancer. (8/1/2024 (Monday) to 12/1/2024 (Friday))

"Very organised and clear. Enjoyed the teaching. Excellent standard."
MH, Orange cyber defense. (30/10/2023 (Monday) to 1/11/2023 (Wednesday))

"Detailed and thorough training in a great environment."
Anonymous, SYP. (8/1/2024 (Monday) to 12/1/2024 (Friday))

Course Dates

Start	Finish	Status	Location
19/2/2024 (Monday)	20/2/2024 (Tuesday)	Finished - Leave feedback	-
24/6/2024 (Monday)	25/6/2024 (Tuesday)	Wait list	Nationwide
5/8/2024 (Monday)	6/8/2024 (Tuesday)	Limited availability	Nationwide
16/9/2024 (Monday)	17/9/2024 (Tuesday)	Open	Nationwide
28/10/2024 (Monday)	29/10/2024 (Tuesday)	Open	Nationwide
9/12/2024 (Monday)	10/12/2024 (Tuesday)	Open	Nationwide

Splunk - Certified Architect