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GLAB 200.4.

1 - Using Fields
Version 1.0, June 2023

Introduction
In this lab, you will enroll in the Using Fields (eLearning with labs) Splunk course and use the
Splunk lab to practice.
The Splunk labs simulate an (imaginary) international video game company called Buttercup
Games. The lab environment has several indexes and plenty of real-world-like data to play
with.
Note: You must only complete Lab Exercise 1 – Use Fields in Searches on the Splunk lab.

Before You Begin - How to Submit This Activity


IMPORTANT: At the end of Lab Exercise 1 – Use Fields in Searches, you will be instructed to
save your searches as reports with names such as L1S1.
Once you have saved that report(s), you can export it in a PDF format. The Splunk lab
instructions do not explain exporting a report, so we will explain the process here.
Once you have exported your report(s) in PDF format, you have to upload the completed
.pdf document to Canvas using the Submit button.
Still confused? Refer to The Lab Process guide. The report(s) you submit is what we expect
to receive, and are evidence of your lab completion.
Exporting a Report from Splunk in PDF format.
NOTE: Do this step for every report you are instructed to save and report in the Splunk lab.
a. After saving a report in Splunk, you can choose to view the report. Click the View button
on the Your Report Has Been Created notification window.

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b. When viewing the report, click the Down pointing arrow on the left-hand side to select
an export option.

c. On the Export Results dialog box, set the Format to PDF using the drop-down menu
and click on the Export button.

d. The report in PDF format will download to your computer. The file name will be the
report’s name, followed by a timestamp.
e. Upload the report to Canvas using the assignment’s Submit button.

Objectives
● Enroll in the Using Fields (eLearning with labs) Splunk course.
● Complete Lab Exercise 1 – Use Fields in Searches.

Equipment
● A laptop or PC with Internet connectivity or A Windows Virtual Machine with Internet
connectivity.

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● A splunk.com/perscholas account - previously created on ACT 200.1.1: Access Splunk


learning resources.

Instructions

Part 1: Enroll in the Using Fields (eLearning with labs)


Splunk course and launch the Server.
In this part, we assume that you have a splunk.com/perscholas account. If you do not have
one, please complete the ACT 200.1.1: Access Splunk learning resources activity first.
Step 1: Enroll in the Using Fields (eLearning with labs) Splunk course.
If you need screenshots of the steps to enroll, see the instructions on the GLAB 200.2.1 -
Splunk Fundamentals lab.
a. Using your Web browser, navigate to https://workplus.splunk.com/perscholas. On the
Get Started with Splunk section, click on the Login button.
b. On the Splunk Account Login section, enter the Email or Username you used to sign
up for Splunk.com and click the Next button.
c. Next, enter your password and click on the Splunk Account Login button.
d. Once you are signed in, click on the Courses tab on the WELCOME TO SplunkWork+ |
Per Scholas page.
e. Scroll to the Splunk Education section and click the Learn More > link under
Single-Subject Courses.
f. Scroll down on the Splunk Pledge Education Benefits (SplunkWork+) page and
locate and click the Using Fields (eLearning with labs) course.
g. Scroll down on the Using Fields (eLearning with labs) page and click the BUY NOW
button (Don’t worry, you will not have to pay for this course).
h. On the My order step, click on the Apply coupon code link.
i. Enter the coupon SplunkPledge into the box and click on the APPLY button.
j. Note that the Total coupon discount is (100%): 300 and that the Final amount is 0.
Next, click on the CONFIRM button.
k. Launch the course by clicking the Data Models link on the Order Successful page
under the Item Details section.
Step 2: Launch the Splunk lab environment.
You will launch the Splunk lab environment from the Using Fields (eLearning with labs)
course in this step. Once the server is up, it will run for four hours.
If you need screenshots of the steps to launch the server, see the GLAB 200.2.1 - Splunk
Fundamentals lab instructions.
Note: In this lab, you use the Splunk environment provided for the Using Fields (eLearning
with labs) course as the actual lab.
You must only complete Lab Exercise 1 – Use Fields in Searches on the Splunk lab.

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a. If you still need to do so, go to your Using Fields (eLearning with labs) course (Note,
you can also access the course via the registration confirmation email sent to the
account used to register for the course).
b. On the Using Fields In Progress page, scroll down to the Using Fields Labs section
and click the LAUNCH button.
Review the welcome notification on the Using Fields - Lab Work page and click on the I
AGREE link.
c. Under the SERVERS tab, click on the CONNECT TO LAB SERVERS button. Note it
may take several minutes for the servers to be available.
d. Once the lab server is ready, the Using Fields Labs page will display the SERVER
URL, a SPLUNK USER NAME, and PASSWORD. Click on the SERVER URL link.
e. The LAB DOCUMENT section on the Using Fields Labs page contains the lab
instructions. Follow the instructions for Lab Exercise 1 – Use Fields in Searches
section.

Part 2: Complete Lab Exercise 1 – Use Fields in


Searches.
a. Lab Exercise 1 – Use Fields in Searches asks you to save your work as a report(s).
Every time you do so, follow the instructions on the Before You Begin - How to Submit
This Activity to submit your work.

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