https://community.splunk.com/t5/Splunk-Enterprise/Splunk-Environment-Set-up-VMware/m-p/697722#M20088 <P>Hi!</P><P>I am working as an IAM Specialist but I am looking to pivot to Splunk. I would like to set up a Splunk Enterprise environment using VMware where I can practice the basics and move to more advanced functions including getting a solid base and understanding of networking.</P><P>After seeing many videos for all kinds of set ups, I am not sure which would be best for me; set up wise, and I was wondering if anyone can help give me a set up that works best based off my laptop configurations. I would like to practice on VMs for both Windows/Linux.</P><P>Laptop Config:&nbsp;</P><P>Lenovo IdeaPad touchscreen - AMD Ryzen 7 7730U : WUXGA - 16GB - 1TB SSD - OS Windows 11</P><P>Any information would be highly appreciated.&nbsp;</P> Thu, 29 Aug 2024 14:57:52 GMT splunktup1 2024-08-29T14:57:52Z https://community.splunk.com/t5/Splunk-Enterprise/Splunk-Environment-Set-up-VMware/m-p/697722#M20088 <P>Hi!</P><P>I am working as an IAM Specialist but I am looking to pivot to Splunk. I would like to set up a Splunk Enterprise environment using VMware where I can practice the basics and move to more advanced functions including getting a solid base and understanding of networking.</P><P>After seeing many videos for all kinds of set ups, I am not sure which would be best for me; set up wise, and I was wondering if anyone can help give me a set up that works best based off my laptop configurations. I would like to practice on VMs for both Windows/Linux.</P><P>Laptop Config:&nbsp;</P><P>Lenovo IdeaPad touchscreen - AMD Ryzen 7 7730U : WUXGA - 16GB - 1TB SSD - OS Windows 11</P><P>Any information would be highly appreciated.&nbsp;</P> Thu, 29 Aug 2024 14:57:52 GMT https://community.splunk.com/t5/Splunk-Enterprise/Splunk-Environment-Set-up-VMware/m-p/697722#M20088 splunktup1 2024-08-29T14:57:52Z https://community.splunk.com/t5/Splunk-Enterprise/Splunk-Environment-Set-up-VMware/m-p/698009#M20115 <P>Hi&nbsp;<a href="https://community.splunk.com/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/271711">@splunktup1</a>&nbsp;<BR /><BR />I would recomend using AWS/AZure/GCP and try creating windows/linux machines and install splunk on them,<BR /><BR />instead of using VM on Laptop. it might take up lot of resources on laptop.<BR /><BR />or install splunk directly on laptop&nbsp;</P> Mon, 02 Sep 2024 18:33:51 GMT https://community.splunk.com/t5/Splunk-Enterprise/Splunk-Environment-Set-up-VMware/m-p/698009#M20115 SanjayReddy 2024-09-02T18:33:51Z