Splunk is a powerful software platform for searching, monitoring, and analyzing machine-generated big data through a web-style interface. Founded in 2003 and first released in 2006, Splunk has become a leading solution for operational intelligence and log management in IT environments. At its core, Splunk ingests and indexes large volumes of machine data from various sources, including applications, websites, servers, networks, and IoT devices. This data can then be searched, correlated, and visualized in real-time, allowing organizations to gain valuable insights into their operations, security posture, and business processes. Key features of Splunk include: Data ingestion and indexing: Splunk can collect and process data from virtually any source in real-time. Search and investigation: Users can perform co...