#553: AVOID the Grep Trap: Why Splunk is the Future of Networks

Learn Splunk basics with James Hodge in this introductory tutorial. We dive into SPL, analyzing Linux logs, and a powerful AI Canvas demo for network troubleshooting. Big thanks to Cisco for sponsoring this video and sponsoring my trip to Cisco Live Amsterdam 2026. // James Hodge’s SOCIAL // LinkedIn: / jameshodge / David's SOCIAL // Discord: discord.com/invite/usKSyzb Twitter: www.twitter.com/davidbombal Instagram: www.instagram.com/davidbombal LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/davidbombal Facebook: www.facebook.com/davidbombal.co TikTok: tiktok.com/@davidbombal YouTube: / @davidbombal Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/3f6k6gE... SoundCloud: / davidbombal Apple Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... // MY STUFF // https://www.amazon.com/shop/davidbombal // SPONSORS // Interested in sponsoring my videos? Reach out to my team here: [email protected] // MENU // 0:00 - Coming up 0:47 - James' background 01:36 - Splunk basics // What is Splunk? 04:17 - Splunk demo 07:35 - How Splunk analyses the data 10:13 - Bringing in raw data 12:22 - Splunk demo continued 21:38 - Dark Mode funny story 22:25 - Splunk demo continued 24:12 - The toilet story 27:56 - Modern Splunk dashboard demo 30:45 - AI Canvas demo 34:53 - Conclusion Please note that links listed may be affiliate links and provide me with a small percentage/kickback should you use them to purchase any of the items listed or recommended. Thank you for supporting me and this channel! Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only. #splunk #cisco #ciscolive