Comparing Values
The Splunk Education single-subject course module, Comparing Values is for power users who want to learn how to compare field values using eval functions and eval expressions.
Topics will focus on using the comparison and conditional functions of the eval command, and using eval expressions with the field format and where commands.
Splunk Credit Value : 50
Duration : 3 hours
Time : 9:00 am - 12:00 pm AEST
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Comparing Values - Course Topics
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Using eval to Compare
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Filtering with where
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Using Fields in Searches
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Comparing Temporary versus Persistent Fields
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Enriching Data
Class Format
Instructor-led lecture with labs. Delivered via virtual classroom or at your site
Course Prerequisites
To be successful, students should have a solid understanding of the following:
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How Splunk works
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Creating Search queries
Course Module Mapping
Comparing Values - Audience
People who would like to complete the Search Expert learning path or for Splunk Power Users.
Comparing Values - Course Objectives
Topic 1 – Using eval to Compare
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Understand the eval command
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Explain evaluation functions
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Identify and use comparison and conditional functions
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Use the fieldformat command to format field values
Topic 2 – Filtering with where
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Use the where command to filter results
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Use wildcards with the where command
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Filter fields with the information functions, isnull and isnotnull
Topic 3 - Using Fields in Searches
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Use fields correctly in basic searches
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Use fields with operators
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Use the rename command
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Use the fields command to improve search performance
Topic 4 – Comparing Temporary versus Persistent Fields
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Differentiate between temporary and persistent fields
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Create temporary fields with the eval command
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Extract temporary fields with the erex and rex commands
Topic 5 – Enriching Data
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Understand how fields from lookups, calculated fields, field aliases, and field extractions enrich data
Splunk Course Schedules and Timezones
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AM marked courses start at AET 9:00am and finish at AET 1:30pm and are optimal for customers in the following countries and areas;
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UTC+10 including Australia (East Coast)
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UCT+11/+12 including New Zealand and the Pacific Islands
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UTC-8 including USA (West Coast), Canada (West Coast)
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UTC-7 including USA (Mid West)
PM Marked Splunk Courses
PM marked courses usually starts at AEDT 12:00pm or AEST 11:00 am and are optimal for customers in the following countries and areas;
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UTC+10 including Australia (East Coast)
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UCT+11/+12 including New Zealand and the Pacific Islands
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UTC-8 including USA (West Coast), Canada (West Coast)
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UTC-7 including USA (Mid West)