Overview
This virtual course targeted to SREs and DevOps enables you to monitor and troubleshoot your Kubernetes clusters with Splunk Observability Cloud. Through discussions and hands-on activities, learn to explore and use the Kubernetes Navigator, built-in dashboards, and AutoDetect to monitor the health of your cluster. Create custom dashboards and detectors to monitor and troubleshoot common Kubernetes trouble conditions. This course assumes basic knowledge of Kubernetes and familiarity with navigating Splunk IM.
This lab-oriented class is designed to help you learn best practices and tips to use Splunk Observability Cloud to monitor and troubleshoot Kubernetes clusters. All hands-on labs are performed in the Observability Cloud UI.
Skills Covered
- Describe common scenarios for monitoring Kubernetes
- Use Splunk Observability Cloud’s built-in tools to monitor Kubernetes
- Create custom dashboards and detectors to monitor Kubernetes
- Troubleshoot common Kubernetes issues
Prerequisites
Required:
- Splunk Infrastructure Monitoring Fundamentals (ILT)
- Introduction to Splunk IM (eLearning)
- Basic knowledge of Kubernetes
Strongly recommended:
- Experience managing a Kubernetes cluster and using it in a production environment
Target Audience
Everyone can attend.
Module 1: Exploring Kubernetes Clusters with Splunk Observability Cloud
- Identify common scenarios for monitoring Kubernetes
- Use Kubernetes Navigators to view cluster data
- Describe the Kubernetes resources tracked in Splunk Observability
- Use Kubernetes Dashboards to view cluster data
Module 2: The Kubernetes Integration
- Explain the value and purpose of the OpenTelemetry project
- Install the Splunk OpenTelemetry Collector using the install wizard
- Describe how the Observability Cloud Collects Kubernetes data
- Identify the components of the Splunk Kubernetes integration
Module 3: Monitoring Kubernetes with Built-in Content
- Â Use the Kubernetes Navigators to investigate problems with nodes, pods, and containers
- Use the Kubernetes Analyzer to pinpoint the root of some problems
- Use built-in Kubernetes Dashboards to investigate and troubleshoot
- Use AutoDetect to investigate and troubleshoot
Module 4: Monitoring Kubernetes with Custom Dashboards and Detectors
- Identify and research metrics used to monitor Kubernetes
- Create custom charts and dashboards to monitor Kubernetes
- Create custom detectors to monitor Kubernetes metrics
Dates & Locations
July 16, 2026 - July 16, 2026
Exam & Certification
This course is not associated with any Certification.
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