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Splunk Enterprise Certified Admin exam guide

The SPLK-1003 exam has 56 questions and takes 60 minutes. Splunk doesn’t publish a passing score. It costs $130 (per attempt, through Pearson VUE). Splunk hasn’t announced a retirement date.

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Splunk Enterprise Certified Admin (SPLK-1003)

Official exam page
Questions
56
Time
60 min
Passing score
Not published by Splunk
Splunk shows results as pass or fail
Splunk’s candidate handbook
Cost
$130
Per attempt, through Pearson VUE
Official price
Prerequisites
Power User
Level
Professional
Role
Splunk Administrator
Valid for
3 years
Exam code
SPLK-1003

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What’s changing, and when

Splunk hasn’t announced a retirement date for SPLK-1003. We check Splunk’s site every week, and this page changes the day it does.

Exam domains

What the exam covers

Each domain’s share of the exam, as Splunk publishes it. Spend your study time in the same proportion.

SPLK-1003

  1. 1Splunk Admin Basics

    5%

  2. 2License Management

    5%

  3. 3Splunk Configuration Files

    5%

  4. 4Splunk Indexes

    10%

  5. 5Splunk User Management

    5%

  6. 6Splunk Authentication Management

    5%

  7. 7Getting Data In

    5%

  8. 8Distributed Search

    10%

  9. 9Getting Data In – Staging

    5%

  10. 10Configuring Forwarders

    5%

  11. 11Forwarder Management

    10%

  12. 12Monitor Inputs

    5%

  13. 13Network and Scripted Inputs

    5%

  14. 14Agentless Inputs

    5%

  15. 15Fine Tuning Inputs

    5%

  16. 16Parsing Phase and Data

    5%

  17. 17Manipulating Raw Data

    5%

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How many questions are on the Splunk Enterprise Certified Admin exam?

The SPLK-1003 exam has 56 questions, and you get 60 minutes.

What is the passing score for Splunk Enterprise Certified Admin?

Splunk doesn’t publish a passing score for SPLK-1003. Splunk shows results as pass or fail.

How much does the Splunk Enterprise Certified Admin exam cost?

$130 (per attempt, through Pearson VUE). Check Splunk’s site for the price in your country.

When does SPLK-1003 retire?

Splunk hasn’t announced one yet. We check Splunk’s site every week, and this page changes the day it does.

What experience do I need for Splunk Enterprise Certified Admin?

Splunk lists: Power User.

How should I study for Splunk Enterprise Certified Admin?

Weight your time like the exam: Splunk Indexes, Distributed Search and Forwarder Management carry the most (10% each). Take the free practice test to find your weakest domains, make a study plan around them, and before you book, sit full-length timed practice exams until you pass them comfortably.

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