Splunk Data Models - Why Should You Use Them?

Splunk has provided data models to allow you to group together similar types of logs. Datamodels can be confusing when you first get started. This video is the first of a series of videos explaining what are Splunk data models and why they will make things easier for searching for data in Splunk. Splunk Data Models and why you should use them https://youtu.be/WBzKUYAfGsk Getting the data model restricted to specific indexes https://youtu.be/j0oip3AqSJo Eventtypes for the data model https://youtu.be/W392O2rJKIw Tagging the data for the data model https://youtu.be/IFZ8cofDgxg Field aliasing for the data model https://youtu.be/sjUeggxdI2g Converting a normal query into a tstats query - https://youtu.be/FTlqlqJLXpY 🎓 Free Splunk Enterprise Security Training (Concepts & Admin) This video is part of my comprehensive "Zero to Hero" series on Splunk Enterprise Security. This playlist is designed to help you master the actual usage of ES, from understanding Data Models and CIM to implementing Risk Based Alerting (RBA) and SOAR. 📂 Watch the complete Training Playlist here: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFF93FRoUwXFS5LQ8m0aEMMM2xtuZinTn What you will learn in this series: ✅ Core Concepts: Difference between Core Splunk vs. ES, and basic server setup. ✅ Data Normalization: Deep dives into Data Models, CIM Compliance, and field mapping (Web/Network). ✅ Security Operations: Incident Review, Correlation Searches, and Threat Intelligence. ✅ Advanced Features: Risk Based Alerting (RBA) and integrating SOAR. ⚠️ Note: This series covers fundamental ES concepts and earlier versions. If you are specifically looking for Splunk ES 8 Architecture & Installation, check out my new ES 8 series here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFF93FRoUwXHOrthTnwM00Noag2_qM2EZ Join this channel to get access to early release of videos and exclusive training videos that will help make you L.A.M.E. ninja: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdSFSscTkK8oGd_kD_eENFw/join Visit our discord channel to post questions and suggestions for what you want to learn. https://discord.gg/k5M6eme2CK The latest L.A.M.E. Splunk apps are available at https://www.github.com/lameCreations