Splunk is a tool that allows users to index, search, and analyze data from various IT systems and applications in a single interface. It features real-time indexing, ad-hoc searching, reporting, dashboards, monitors, alerts, and an API. Splunk is available in community and enterprise versions and supports Windows, Linux, and Mac operating systems. Documentation, software downloads, and whitepapers are available on Splunk's website.

1. The Next Generation of IT Search Tom Rogers IT Development & Support Department of Anesthesiology

2. What is Splunk? A tool for: Troubleshooting application issues Managing your IT infrastructure Meeting security and Compliance mandates Access to and Management of “Data Silos” Index, search and analysis for corporate data from a single interface.

3. Features Universal, real-time indexing Ad-hoc search and investigation Reporting Dashboards Monitors and Alerts Distributed Deployment Developer API's

4. Platforms Server Operating System Unix (Linux, Solaris, FreeBSD) Windows (XP, Vista, Win Server 2003/2008) Max (OS10) Storage 12-48% of raw data size. Browsers Firefox, IE6+, Safari 4 Versions Community – No cost, reduced features Enterprise – Full features

5. Where to download Software download http://www.splunk.com Documentation http://www.splunk.com/base/Documentation Whitepapers http://www.splunk.com/page/securelink/download/Splunk_Product_Datasheet/

6. Getting Started

7. Launcher

8. Search

9. Manager

10. Apps: http://www.splunkbase.com

11. CPU Utilization