Splunk Core Certified Consultant
SPLK-3003
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Real Questions
2
Monitoring Console
3
Access and Roles
4
Data Collection
5
Indexing
6
Search
7
Configuration Management
8
Indexer Clustering
9
What topics are on the SPLK-3003 exam?
How do I earn the Splunk Core Certified Consultant certification?
Official Pathway Guidance
Track: Splunk Core
Prerequisites
Next Steps
- N/AThis is the highest level in Splunk Core track
Current Level
Alternative Paths
- SPLK-3001Splunk Enterprise Security Certified Admin
Career Progression
Entry Roles
- Splunk Administrator
- Splunk Analyst
Mid Level Roles
- Senior Splunk Administrator
- Splunk Architect
Expert Roles
- Splunk Consultant
- Splunk Professional Services Partner
- Enterprise Splunk Architect
- Splunk Implementation Specialist
Certification Maintenance
- Recertification Options:Pass the current version of SPLK-3003Complete Splunk continuing education creditsMaintain through higher-level certification activities
How do I study for the SPLK-3003 Exam?
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Official Resources
Community Resources
Splunk CommunitySplunk LanternSplunk AnswersVideo Resources
Splunk How-To YouTube ChannelVideo.conf PresentationsVideoStudy Tips
- Complete all prerequisite certifications before attempting SPLK-3003
- Gain hands-on experience with distributed Splunk deployments
- Practice with clustering scenarios in lab environments
- Review all official documentation thoroughly
- Join study groups in the Splunk Community
- Focus heavily on indexer and search head clustering (26% of exam)
- Understand deployment server and configuration management
- Master authentication methods and RBAC
- Practice troubleshooting data collection issues
What's changed on this exam?
Technology Coverage
Splunk SmartStoreLatest
Growing importance in storage optimization topics
Released: 2024-03-01Splunk Federated Search2.0
May appear in distributed search topics
Released: 2024-05-01Workload ManagementLatest
Resource management and optimization
Released: 2024-02-01Industry Trends
- Increased demand for cloud and hybrid deployment expertise
- Growing emphasis on automation and Infrastructure as Code
- Security and compliance becoming integral to all deployments
- Performance optimization for large-scale environments
- Integration with modern DevOps toolchains
Who should take this exam?
Required Prerequisites
- Splunk Core Certified Power User
- Splunk Core Certified Advanced Power User
- Splunk Enterprise Certified Admin
- Splunk Enterprise Certified Architect
Recommended Experience
- 6+ months hands-on Splunk experience
- Experience with distributed Splunk deployments
- Understanding of clustering architectures
- Knowledge of enterprise deployment best practices
Experience Level: Expert
How do I register & what's the exam fee?
| Exam Cost | $130 USD |
| Testing Centers | Pearson VUE |
| Online Proctoring | Available |
How long is the certification valid?
| Valid For | 3 years |
| Recertification |
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What jobs can I get with this?
Career Benefits
- Highest level of Splunk core platform certification
- Recognition as Splunk deployment expert
- Qualification for senior consultant roles
- Enhanced credibility with enterprise clients
- Access to exclusive Splunk consultant resources