Splunk Enterprise Platform Reviews

We use Splunk Enterprise for data visualization.

We use Splunk administration rather than Splunk development.

We provide support to users so they can access our Splunk application and use it however they want. For example, if they are not able to view some of the logs that are coming from their servers in our Splunk, then we usually check all the logs here that have been missed and forward the ones that were not forwarded. 

Also, sometimes they use their access to install some apps. We have Splunk apps and they want us to create an app for their usage. We also need to create these apps in the Splunk application. Sometimes they aren't able to download or upload files into Splunk or other websites. They aren't able to download these reports as PDF files. We usually work on this and try to resolve it as quickly as possible.

We use Splunk for cyber security. We have a lot of teams who use Splunk for different purposes. The security team uses it to authorize log-ins, so in case something happens, Splunk monitors it. Also, the development team uses it to monitor data while they're creating a new application.

In the enterprise platform, all of the clusters and indexes are under our maintenance. If required, we can make changes and see the logs manually by getting into the servers.

Things have to be managed manually in Splunk Enterprise, which is not the case in Splunk Cloud, where the client could manage it on their own.

It would be useful if Splunk Enterprise Platform could monitor the application URL, to check whether it's responsive or not.

I've been using it for a year and a half.

It is completely stable and the infrastructure is good. We have no issues with our Splunk Enterprise Platform.

We contact technical support whenever there's an issue with logs and they work through it with us.

We use both Splunk Cloud and Splunk Enterprise. We might opt for Splunk Cloud in the future since it's less expensive, but we are currently using both.

The deployment takes about a day. I would say that the initial setup is quite a complex thing to do because there are a lot of things that have to be done for clustering all the features and indexing and then forwarding data to the indexes. When it comes to applications, we have to replicate the data. The process takes time. Once everything is done, we still need to monitor the infrastructure constantly.

It is easy to maintain if you are familiar with the deployment model.

I have hands-on experience with AWS, Linux, Ansible, and Terraform and with programs like Python, Java, and SQL as well. I also use tools like Catchpoint, Nagios, and Grafana.

I would suggest using Splunk Cloud first, and then Splunk Enterprise because the maintenance and the infrastructure management are easy. I would rate it an eight out of ten.

We use the solution to manage a large volume of data from our servers for the project I'm currently working on. Since we don't need all the data, we filter out and extract the specific information required for our applications. Depending on our needs, we use it to filter, investigate, and analyze log data for any errors or requirements.

The most valuable feature I've found in the Splunk Enterprise Platform is its log readability and filtering capabilities. The filters on the left side are particularly useful, allowing me to quickly narrow down the data to what's relevant for any application or server service. The interesting fields feature helps me get the values I need most of the time.

Additionally, the dashboard and report creation aspects are excellent, especially for automation. Integrating Splunk Enterprise Platform with Power Automate and other automation tools allows me to create precise reports that keep my team updated. The tool is not difficult for a beginner to learn. 

Splunk Enterprise Platform could improve in the area of basic log readability. When performing basic searches without advanced filters, the logs often contain timestamps and various unknown codes or other elements that can be confusing. Removing or simplifying these parts would make it easier for users who are not developers or do not have a development background to understand and find relevant information easily. 

If I could add a feature to the Splunk Enterprise Platform to make my life easier, I'd like to add an internal automation tool. We can use third-party automation tools like Power Automate, but it would be better if Splunk Enterprise Platform had its built-in tool.

This tool could automate reports and make sending emails with Excel attachments or other formats to specific people easier. We're currently using third-party tools for this, but having it as a first-party feature would be better.

I have been using the product for more than two years. 

I haven't found any bugs while working with the application. 

My company has more than 100 product users. 

I haven't contacted the support team yet. I get information from my seniors and leads. 

Before using the Splunk Enterprise Platform, basic knowledge of log analytics tools like Logstash is beneficial. While it does not require specific prerequisites, having some background knowledge will help. Remember that Splunk is a paid service, unlike other log analytics tools like ELK Stack, which may offer free versions.

I rate the overall solution a nine out of ten. 

We use the solution for patching. 

It's not just one feature I like the most. Every person wants to collect and rate logs, and I value how the Splunk Enterprise Platform handles this.The most valuable part for us is setting up the alerts and reports to manage the logs and log metrics. We use it to support every tool across the entire bank.We are the ones who manage all the data, and if there's any issue, everything depends on the Splunk Enterprise Platform. 

The tool uses upgraded rules restricting access to specific people, ensuring that only certain individuals can edit. Everyone else has read-only access. Splunk Enterprise Platform's dashboard and visualization features are good. These features are some of the best parts of the software because you can customize the dashboard however you need. The user interface is perfect and keeps getting better with new updates. It's very user-friendly, allowing everyone to create their dashboards easily.

The Splunk Enterprise Platform has room for improvement, particularly in automating the permissions process during app promotions. Currently, permissions are manually set when different teams request an application move to production, which is time-consuming. Automating this process would streamline operations by automatically assigning the appropriate permissions and roles to specific services or teams, reducing the need to review each request ticket manually.

I have been using the tool for one year and five months. 

I would rate the tool's stability as ten out of ten. It provides outstanding security and is also very user-friendly.

We have encountered issues with scaling up and handling increasing data volumes, but we address them according to customer requirements. As for scalability, I would rate it a nine out of ten.

The solution's support uses a ticketing system to address dashboards, alerts, reports, etc. If server issues or alerts are triggered, they respond by raising a ticket. They investigate the problem by checking logs and assessing any impact on disk storage.

I handle smaller support tasks myself but escalate them to my head for high-priority issues.

My company's senior SMEs help with the deployment process. 

The solution's pricing increases with the amount of data used. This pricing model is acceptable because it aligns with the security features provided. It ensures that the price reflects the level of security and the amount of data we're managing.

Currently, we are on-prem. However, we have started cloud migration in the last few months. I rate the overall solution a ten out of ten. In daily life, every IT company should use it to monitor its logs. It is an emerging tool. 

Splunk Enterprise Platform is a basic monitoring tool used for application performance monitoring, database monitoring, and infrastructure monitoring. Currently, I use the solution for application monitoring and security monitoring. I use the tool to monitor security breaches or suspicious activities.

The solution is very good for monitoring compared to other tools. It provides an accurate solution. We used to get a free trial of around 60 days to test and get a good experience on Splunk.

The solution's license cost is high and can be improved. There are some limitations on data onboarding if you have huge data.

I have been using Splunk Enterprise Platform for three to four years.

Compared to other monitoring tools, Splunk Enterprise Platform provides good stability.

I haven’t faced any issues with the solution’s scalability.

Splunk ITSI is very good for support, which includes getting an incident number and working on it.

We need to integrate Splunk Enterprise Platform with other tools, which provide some security events. After integrating, you get the logs from that application's API. Once you get those logs, we will create a code per the business requirements and create an alert, report, or dashboard, whichever is needed.

Splunk Enterprise Platform works based on apps installed in Splunk. For example, if you want SQL data to get into Splunk, you need to install an SQL database plugin on the Splunk server. That plugin will capture the logs related to an SQL database with Splunk. After that, we write a query, pull out the data we need, and provide knowledge objects.

Visualization is very good in Splunk Enterprise Platform. The solution has good visualization elements like bar graphs, pie charts, line graphs, single visualizations, and maps. I would recommend the solution to other users.

Splunk Enterprise Platform is a very good tool for monitoring your day-to-day activity logs. This will eventually help you create reports or dashboards to monitor the business's progress.

Overall, I rate the solution seven and a half or eight out of ten.

The solution is used for basically, to monitor various logs, so it is the application logs, some kind we are monitoring databases.

Splunk is providing, like, proactive monitoring using desserts and all. So these things have improved a lot. Like, in our done day to day activities and all. So whenever we are seeing any kind of alerts and also on that basis, we are going to create alert.

For monitoring security data is the most valuable feature. 

Currently, I think things are good only. There are certain things which is not which is there in the other platform like UAE, UBA is there. Like, Splunk is having another product itself. But the thing is, like, if that can be incorporated with the Splunk Enterprise three version. So it will be helpful for the users to explore more on that one.

I have been using Splunk Enterprise Platform for five years. 

The stability is a nine out of ten meaning the solution is highly stable. 

It is a scalable solution. Around thousand plus users are using the solution.

I have been using this Splunk only from my, like, a shorting of the career. During this period, I have been using AppDynamics and NetSync as well.

Normally so for trial version, it is easy. So it depends on how much data you are ingesting. So if you are going for the Flushing environment, so that setup Could be somewhat difficult, but, normally, it will be easy only.

I have seen a Return on Investment. 

Costing depends on, like, how much data you are investing. So that will increase your cost.

I will rate the overall solution a nine out of ten. 

Our use case for Splunk Enterprise Platform involved deploying the solution for a client requirement, focusing on their data monitoring and management needs.

Splunk Enterprise Platform has significantly improved operational efficiency by making it easier to monitor infrastructure, detect errors, and read logs. It has reduced troubleshooting efforts from one hundred percent to about twenty percent, thereby increasing productivity significantly. The platform's ability to monitor Docker containers directly has also been beneficial for us.

The most valuable features of Splunk Enterprise Platform include its performance, ease of implementation, and user interface, which are superior compared to other on-premises products.

Pricing is an area that needs improvement, as it is considered high. Additionally, the addition of AI capabilities would be beneficial for analyzing IP activity patterns and providing alerts. During the integration with Docker, we noticed that Splunk only shows container IDs and not their names, which is a drawback.

I have used Splunk Enterprise Platform for one to two years for the projects I have mentioned.

Splunk Enterprise Platform is a stable solution, and I would rate its stability as nine out of ten.

Splunk Enterprise Platform is scalable, though the implementation can be challenging. I would rate scalability as eight out of ten.

We have not opted for paid support but have utilized community support, which is good but could benefit from more contributions. I rate the support a seven out of ten.

Neutral

We have tried multiple products before, but they were difficult to implement. Splunk Enterprise Platform is much easier to implement and execute quickly, which is why we chose it.

The initial setup was not considered easy and required learning and implementation by ourselves. It was an average difficulty process, not too difficult but not very easy either.

The deployment and implementation were done by myself and one of my teammates, totaling two people involved in the process.

Monetary ROI was not directly measured, but using Splunk Enterprise Platform has reduced time spent on troubleshooting, therefore enhancing productivity.

I would rate the pricing around three out of ten, considering the tool's cost. We haven't used any extra features, so I'm not sure about additional offerings.

We evaluated several other products, but they were found difficult to implement. Splunk was the easier solution.

I highly recommend Splunk Enterprise Platform for organizations with large volumes of logs and multiple servers, as it provides good ROI for big companies. However, due to its cost, it may not be suitable for small organizations.

We use the solution to monitor, alert, report, and analyze.

In identity and asset management, Splunk will detect any vulnerabilities , or if any upgrade patching is improperly done, it will send an alert to the specific admin team, indicating the need to patch their servers.

The feature of Splunk Enterprise Platform is its comprehensive capabilities, consolidating various functionalities into a single tool. It excels in searching, reporting, and learning. Additionally, it offers automation and integration features for generating reports at specified business times. One prominent feature widely utilized by companies is enterprise security, crucial for cybersecurity purposes.

The solution could enhance automation capabilities. Currently, the process involves daily manual checks for potential issues, maintenance tasks, and planning for automation. Rather than relying solely on daily activities, there's a need to implement automation solutions for streamlined operations.

The main issue with the Splunk Enterprise Platform is its licensing cost, which can be high for small companies. Many businesses are migrating from Splunk to alternative tools. If Splunk were to lower its licensing fees or offer discounts, it would likely retain more customers.

I have been using Splunk Enterprise Platform for seven years. We are using 9.0.1.2 of the solution.

The solution is stable. There is no impact. I can rate it a nine out of ten.

When increasing your volume of data, high availability is crucial. With Splunk's robust clustering and enrollment features, data availability remains constant. If one site experiences downtime, the other will seamlessly take over, ensuring continuous data availability without any loss or impact. 

10,000 users are using this solution.

As part of our operations focus, we often encounter numerous ticketed issues. Our team is dedicated to addressing these concerns and ensuring the best possible service for our customers.

Positive

Deployment typically takes just a fraction of an hour or two hours. Implementation can be completed within a single day, often within 24 hours.

Splunk Enterprise Platform allows customized data processing, making it highly versatile and easy to maintain. It seamlessly handles tasks like data masking and filtering, ensuring efficient data management.

When it comes to the visualization on the dashboard within the Splunk Enterprise Platform, we do have the chart available, and all its features are included. Additionally, if you require customization for a new customer's preferences, we can implement it using HTML or XML code. The primary approach for developing dashboards is based on XML. Therefore, if you need specific features like radio buttons or checkboxes, they are readily available for inclusion in the dashboards.

I recommend the solution.

Overall, I rate the solution a nine out of ten.

Splunk Enterprise Platform is useful as a tool for its SIEM and SOAR functionalities.

The most valuable features of the solution stem from the fact that it provides local support to users in Indonesia. The features that Splunk Enterprise Platform provides to users are the same as the ones provided by ArcSight, so I cannot compare both products.

The solution has certain shortcomings when it comes to APIs, making it in an area where improvements are required.

Integration is an area that can be considered as one of the challenges we face with the solution in our company. From an improvement perspective, the solution should make the integration of the product with other tools in the market possible.

I have been using Splunk Enterprise Platform for almost three years.

It is a stable solution. The product stays stable from the development stage to the production environment. Stability-wise, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.

It is a scalable solution.

Around 1,400 employees in our company use the solution.

My company does plan to increase the use of the solution.

I have experience with ArcSight.

The product's initial setup phase was very complex.

During the product's first time deployment, the product is dispatched to the user for assessment, after which a user can deploy it and take care of the areas from implementation to production.

The solution is deployed on a hybrid cloud.

The solution can be deployed in three to five months.

Around seven people are required to manage the deployment and maintenance of the product.

The deployment can be carried out with the help of our company's in-house team.

There are yearly payments to be made towards the licensing costs attached to the solution.

I can recommend the product after considering the needs and budget of the customers, as well as the company's size.

I rate the overall tool an eight out of ten.