Free Splunk Adventure: Learn and Deploy Splunk on AWS with Terraform - 1: Getting Started for FREE

Welcome to the first episode of the Free Splunk series! In this episode, we'll embark on an exciting journey of exploring Splunk's free trial on AWS, diving into the world of security engineering and learning how to deploy Splunk using Terraform. Whether you're new to cybersecurity or seeking to enhance your skills, this series will equip you with the knowledge and hands-on experience you need.

In this episode, we start by introducing you to Splunk's free trial on AWS. Splunk is a powerful security analytics and monitoring platform widely used in the industry. You'll discover how Splunk can help you gain valuable insights into your security posture and detect potential threats within your AWS infrastructure.

To kick things off, we delve into the concept of Amazon Machine Images (AMI). An AMI is a pre-configured template that contains the necessary software and configurations to launch an instance on AWS. We'll explore different AMIs available for Splunk deployment and guide you through selecting the appropriate one for your needs.

Next, we introduce you to Terraform, a popular infrastructure-as-code tool that allows you to define and provision your infrastructure using declarative configuration files. You'll learn the basics of Terraform, including how to write simple configuration files, initialize your Terraform environment, and interact with AWS resources.

With the necessary background in place, I guide you step-by-step through the process of deploying Splunk on AWS using Terraform. You'll gain hands-on experience as I demonstrate how to set up the required AWS resources, configure networking, and launch Splunk instances. We'll highlight best practices and provide tips to ensure a smooth deployment.

Throughout the episode, we emphasize a learn-by-doing approach, enabling you to follow along and replicate the deployment process on your own. By the end of this episode, you'll have a functional Splunk instance running on AWS, ready to collect and analyze security data.

Note: It is important to familiarize yourself with the terms and conditions of Splunk's free trial and the pricing associated with AWS resources to manage your deployment accordingly.