Getting Started

When registering, you will see two options for the Splunk free trial: Splunk Enterprise (desktop) and Splunk Cloud (browser). However, Splunk Enterprise for a desktop is the only version applicable for ERAU courses; Splunk Cloud has limited capabilities and will not be sufficient to complete ERAU coursework. Splunk Enterprise is an executable, so users must have administrative rights on their device to install Splunk Enterprise.

Note: If you do not have administrative rights on your device, reach out to your instructor ASAP. You may be unable to complete coursework without administrative access.

Students will have full access to Splunk Enterprise for 60 days after installation. Once the free trial is up, your Splunk account will automatically convert to a free Splunk account. You'll have access to the features needed for ERAU courses, but some additional features will be removed.

How to Download & Install Splunk Enterprise (desktop version)

Use the steps below to sign up for Splunk and to download the desktop free trial.

Step 1

Navigate to Splunk

Navigate to the Splunk website and select Free Splunk.

Step 2

Register Splunk Account

If you already have a splunk account, make sure the account is linked to your @my.erau.edu email account. If it is not, then you are advised to create new account with your @my.erau.edu email to avoid possible conflicts with course work. Fill out all information, agree to terms & conditions, then select Create Your Account.

Step 3

Verify Email Address

Splunk will ask you to verify your email address. In your email inbox, look for an email from Splunk, Inc. Select the Verify Your Email button or use link provided (directly below the button) to verify your email address and access the Splunk Enterprise download.

Step 4

Choose Download

Follow the steps below:

Choose your operating system
Select Download Now

The downloading process can take a while, so be patient and make sure your computer doesn't go to sleep!

Note: Linux users must reach out to Splunk directly for help setting up their instance and importing data.

Step 5

Launch Splunk Download

Locate where your web downloads are stored. Once download is complete, select the download to launch it.

Note: The splunk download should automatically start. If the download does not start within 30 seconds select the link to manually start the download.

Step 6

Splunk Enterprise Installer

Once the Splunk download launches the Splunk Enterprise Installer, Select the box to agree to the License Agreement. Then Select Next.

Note: Splunk requires administrative control. If you do not have administrative control over your computer, please contact your Instructor immediately and wait for further instructions.

Step 7

Create Splunk Admin Account

The system will prompt you to generate an administrator account for Splunk Enterprise; this account is separate from the Splunk account you created. The administrator account is only accessible during the free trial; after the 60 days, you will no longer be asked to login with this account because your overall Splunk account will be given free, but limited access.

You may want to use the same username and password as your Splunk account, to prevent confusion. Fill out the information and select Next.

Step 8

Administrator Account

You can choose to create an optional Start Menu shortcut. Select Install.

Note: You may be prompted to enter your admin credentials again to start installation.

Step 9

Create Shortcut and Install

You can choose to create an optional Start Menu shortcut. Select Install.

Note: You may be prompted to enter your admin credentials again to start installation.

Step 10

After Installation

Continue to Configure Splunk to finish setup.

Note: After Splunk Enterprise is installed:

Splunk’s home directory will be C:\Program Files\Splunk on a Windows device or in the Apps folder on a Mac.
Splunk Web will be available using a web browser (Chrome recommended) at https://127.0.0.1:8000/. You can log in using your created admin credentials.