Splunk Cloud Platform
A centralized, scalable, and highly secure platform for data ingestion, analysis, and action in cloud-driven environments.
| Category | Security Monitoring & Logging |
|---|---|
| This page updated | a month ago |
| Pricing Details | Flexible pricing based on data ingestion or compute capacity. |
| Target Audience | Organizations seeking enhanced data visibility and analytics in cloud environments. |
Splunk Cloud Platform addresses the core challenge of data visibility and analytics in complex, cloud-driven environments by providing a centralized, scalable, and highly secure platform for data ingestion, analysis, and action.
The technical architecture of Splunk Cloud Platform is built around streaming, search, and machine learning capabilities. It allows for the ingestion of vast amounts of data from various sources, which can then be indexed, searched, and analyzed in real-time. This is facilitated by Splunk's Search Processing Language (SPL), which enables powerful querying and data transformation. The platform integrates with other Splunk tools, such as Splunk APM traces and Splunk Infrastructure Monitoring, to provide a holistic view of application and infrastructure performance.
Operationally, Splunk Cloud Platform offers significant flexibility in terms of pricing models, allowing customers to choose between data ingestion-based pricing or compute capacity-based pricing. This flexibility is crucial for managing costs, especially in environments where data volumes can be unpredictable. The platform also supports various authentication systems, including SAML integration with popular identity providers like Okta and Azure AD, ensuring robust security and compliance with standards such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and PCI DSS.
Key operational considerations include the scalability of the platform, which can handle hundreds of terabytes of data and support unlimited users. However, the performance of search queries can be impacted by the volume of data and the complexity of the queries, necessitating careful resource planning. Additionally, the platform's maintenance and update policies are managed by Splunk experts, allowing organizations to focus on leveraging the insights rather than managing the backend infrastructure. This approach ensures fast deployment, with the ability to go live in as little as two days, and continuous support through various service levels and professional services options.