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Network Protocols Glossary

What is a network protocol? Protocols are the rules of the road for how data exists and moves on the network. They allow many different systems and computers to communicate.

Splunk Protocol

What is Splunk Protocol?

Splunk itself is not a network protocol. It's a powerful data platform used to index, search, and analyze machine-generated data, including network traffic data.


What is the purpose of Splunk

Splunk acts as a central repository for network data. It collects raw packet captures, flow data, and log files from various network devices and applications. Splunk can ingest data from various sources, including network devices, using different methods like syslog, SNMP, or direct data feeds. Splunk breaks down the ingested data into searchable indexes, allowing for efficient search and analysis.