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Splunk IT Service Intelligence

Information Technology > Business intelligence and data analysis

Description

Splunk IT Service Intelligence (ITSI) is a powerful monitoring and analytics solution designed to provide insights into the health and efficiency of IT services and infrastructure. It enables users to aggregate and visualize vast amounts of data from various sources, helping to detect issues before they impact business operations. With ITSI, users can create interactive dashboards (glass tables), set up alerts based on key performance indicators (KPIs), and utilize advanced features like predictive analytics for forecasting potential problems. The platform supports a range of proficiency levels, from fundamental awareness of its capabilities to expert-level customization and integration. This versatility makes ITSI a valuable tool for organizations looking to enhance their IT service management and operational intelligence.

Expected Behaviors

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LEVEL 1

Fundamental Awareness

Individuals at this level have a basic understanding of ITSI concepts, the Splunk platform, and can identify ITSI modules. They are beginning their journey into ITSI and have minimal hands-on experience.

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LEVEL 2

Novice

Novices can navigate ITSI, set up basic services, create simple glass tables, and perform simple searches. They understand KPI importance but lack deep technical skills for complex tasks.

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LEVEL 3

Intermediate

At this stage, individuals can manage notable events, develop service templates, and customize deep dives. They possess skills for intermediate searching, reporting, and basic correlation searches, moving towards more proactive IT operations.

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LEVEL 4

Advanced

Advanced users excel in creating complex glass table visualizations, implementing predictive analytics, and customizing anomaly detection. They optimize ITSI performance and can conduct advanced correlation searches, demonstrating a high level of technical proficiency.

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LEVEL 5

Expert

Experts lead ITSI environment design, integrate third-party tools, develop custom modules, and apply advanced predictive analytics. They possess strategic planning skills for ITSI deployment, offer expert troubleshooting, and lead knowledge transfer sessions.

Micro Skills

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LEVEL 1

Fundamental Awareness

Understanding ITSI architecture
Recognizing core ITSI features
Comparing ITSI with other monitoring solutions
Benefits of using ITSI over traditional tools
Improving incident management with ITSI
Optimizing operational efficiency
Basic navigation skills
Customization of user settings
Indexes
Sourcetypes
Basic SPL commands
Understanding SPL syntax
Listing ITSI modules
Module selection criteria
Dashboard functionality
Module integration
Data source identification
Integration challenges
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LEVEL 2

Novice

Selecting appropriate visualizations for data representation
Adding and configuring single value visualizations
Utilizing time charts for historical data display
Configuring drilldowns for detailed analysis
Accessing and utilizing the configuration menu
Navigating between services, KPIs, and glass tables
Understanding the episode review interface
Using the search functionality within ITSI
Defining a service in ITSI
Adding KPIs to a service
Configuring service dependencies
Setting criticality levels for services
Formulating basic search queries
Applying basic search commands (e.g., stats, eval)
Filtering search results
Saving searches for future use
Defining Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Differentiating between base and aggregate KPIs
Setting thresholds for KPI alerts
Analyzing KPI trends over time
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LEVEL 3

Intermediate

Identifying common service patterns
Utilizing template variables for dynamic configurations
Incorporating KPIs into service templates
Sharing and reusing service templates across teams
Navigating the deep dives interface
Adding and configuring swim lanes
Applying filters to deep dive views
Saving and sharing deep dive configurations
Using SPL for intermediate searches
Creating time-charts and statistical reports
Scheduling reports and alerts based on search results
Visualizing search results in dashboards
Configuring notable event aggregation policies
Creating multi-KPI alerting strategies
Managing notable event review and response workflows
Integrating with incident management systems
Defining static and dynamic thresholds for KPIs
Configuring severity levels and escalation policies
Customizing alert actions and notifications
Analyzing alert effectiveness and tuning thresholds
Understanding the basics of correlation search creation
Identifying scenarios suitable for correlation searches
Configuring correlation searches to detect patterns across data sources
Testing and validating correlation search effectiveness
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LEVEL 4

Advanced

Mastering SPL syntax
Efficient use of subsearches
Leveraging statistical commands
Creating reusable search components
Managing macro libraries
Index-time versus search-time operations
Search optimization techniques
Field extraction methods
Enhancing data models with extracted fields
Advanced dashboard design
Custom visualization techniques
Data integration strategies
Ensuring data consistency and reliability
Custom styling with CSS
Interactive features with JavaScript
Configuring drilldown actions
Enhancing user experience with interactivity
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LEVEL 5

Expert

Assessing business requirements and objectives
Architecting scalable ITSI solutions
Defining data collection strategies
Planning for high availability and disaster recovery
Security considerations and compliance alignment
Identifying integration points and required APIs
Developing custom data collectors
Ensuring secure data transmission
Data normalization and enrichment
Automating data ingestion workflows
Understanding ITSI module framework
Designing user interfaces for custom modules
Backend logic development
Module packaging and distribution
Documentation and user guide creation
Selecting appropriate algorithms for prediction
Feature engineering and model training
Model validation and testing
Integration of models into ITSI for real-time analysis
Continuous model improvement and retraining processes
Deep dive into ITSI component performance
Identifying and resolving bottlenecks
Advanced log analysis for root cause identification
Implementing best practices for ITSI maintenance
Automation of routine checks and balances
Long-term ITSI roadmap development
Capacity planning and resource allocation
Stakeholder management and communication
Monitoring industry trends and aligning ITSI accordingly
Establishing governance and operational models
Curriculum development for various skill levels
Effective teaching methodologies for ITSI
Creating engaging and interactive training materials
Conducting hands-on workshops and webinars
Mentoring and ongoing support mechanisms

Skill Overview

  • Expert2 years experience
  • Micro-skills114
  • Roles requiring skill1

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