What is Splunk and how does it work?
Splunk is a data-to-everything platform that collects, indexes, and analyzes machine-generated data, providing insights via a web interface. It processes data through collection, parsing, indexing, and search. Key components include Universal Forwarder, Indexer, and Search Head. It supports security, IT, and business analytics, with deployment options on-premises or in the cloud. Benefits include real-time insights, scalability, flexibility, security, and integration.