Anatomy of a Splunk Data Model - Cloudian

Splunk is a scalable system for indexing and searching log files. In order to make data indexable and searchable in Splunk architecture, you need to define a data model. A Splunk data model is a hierarchy of datasets that define the structure of your data. Your data model should reflect the base structure of your data and the Pivot reports required by your end users.Read on to understand how splunk data models and datasets work, how to define a data model using the Splunk editor, and important best practices for efficient data model design.In this article, you will learn:What is a Splunk data modelUnderstanding Splunk datasetsHow to create a data modelTips for model designSplunk storage at scale with Cloudian HyperStoreThis is part of a series of articles aboutSplunk Architecture.What Is a Splunk Data Model?A data model is a structured, hierarchical mapping of semantic knowledge of a collection of datasets. It outlines the details necessary to enable searches of dataset information. Wi...