Building Splunk Classic Apps (BAWS) – Outline

Detailed Course Outline

Topic 1 – Planning Apps

  • Set up a development environment
  • Improve app performance
  • Identify Splunk log files
  • Create a data generator

Topic 2 – Creating Apps

  • Create an app
  • Configure app properties
  • Create app navigation
  • Add app icons and logos

Topic 3 – Adding Data

  • Identify ways to add data
  • Explain modular vs scripted inputs
  • Understand data normalization
  • Review Add-on Builder

Topic 4 - Enhancing Apps

  • Review commonly used knowledge objects
  • Learn about custom alert actions
  • Build custom workflow actions
  • Develop custom search commands

Topic 5 - Using the REST API

  • Describe the Splunk REST API
  • Extend Splunk with custom REST endpoints
  • Review the KV Store and configuration
  • Maintain app state using the KV Store

Topic 6 – Packaging Apps

  • Create an app setup page
  • Define config file precedence
  • Validate an app for Cloud with AppInspect
  • Package an app