What resources should I use to start learning how to use Splunk?

[macadminrohit]

Hi ,

I am new to splunk and want to learn the tool, so I need expert advice on what should be the learning path? And link to learning resources would be a great help.

Thanks
Rohit

[ppablo]

Splunk Documentation is definitely your friend:
http://docs.splunk.com/Documentation

The Search Tutorial is a great place to start to cover the basics:
http://docs.splunk.com/Documentation/Splunk/6.3.1/SearchTutorial/WelcometotheSearchTutorial

As @richgalloway suggested, the Splunk Education courses will be a good follow up to more specific topics.

[richgalloway]

Check out the free online courses at http://www.splunk.com/education