Splunk Cloud | Empowering Splunk Administrators with Admin Config Service (ACS)

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Greetings, Splunk Cloud Admins and Splunk enthusiasts! The Admin Configuration Service (ACS) team is excited to share with you new training resources, recent features, and the ACS Helper App. Designed with your needs in mind, these enhancements aim to empower you to streamline and optimize your Splunk deployments like never before. So, let's dive right in and explore the remarkable capabilities that await you!

On-Demand Tech Talk 

On May 30th, ACS was able to host a virtual Tech Talk session, “Admin Your Splunk Cloud, Your Way,” to help you level up your Cloud Admin chops. Check out the talk to learn about popular ACS tools, channels, and techniques to set up and fully utilize ACS. Join us for a follow-up Open Office Hours session on June 14, 2023 at 1 pm PST to review any remaining questions you may have. 

New Features

1. Progressing Classic : Victoria parity on capabilities. As a Splunk administrator, efficient management within your Classic architecture is crucial, including doing so at scale with ACS. We continue to empower more admins with existing features on Victoria now in Classic. Splunkbase App Management, Index Management, and HEC token Management are now available for Classic with ACS.
2. Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) is a crucial element of any Splunk deployment, ensuring that the right individuals have appropriate access to resources. With the latest update, the Admin Config Service now supports RBAC for both Classic and Victoria cloud deployments. You can define granular permissions and access controls with ACS for different user roles, allowing you to enforce data governance, enhance security, and align Splunk administration with your organizational structure and policies.
3. Index Management in Terraform on all cloud architectures. For those embracing infrastructure as code, we're excited to introduce Index Management in Terraform for both Classic and Victoria cloud deployments. With this feature, you can define and manage your indexes using Terraform configurations, bringing automation and repeatability to your index management processes. Whether you are provisioning new indexes, adjusting settings, or deleting indexes, you can now leverage the power of Terraform to streamline your infrastructure management workflows, enhancing the efficiency and scalability of your Splunk deployments.

ACS Helper App

We are thrilled to introduce the ACS Helper App, a powerful addition to the Splunk ecosystem that simplifies the experience of the Admin Config Service through a single UI. Designed to complement the capabilities of the Admin Config Service, this app on Splunkbase brings a host of features and functionalities that will streamline your configuration management tasks, boost productivity, and elevate your Splunk administration to new heights. Check out the long-form blog post for more information.

Additional Resources:

If you're looking for more help and resources to maximize your experience with ACS, we've got you covered! 

• Visit the ACS Documentation, which provides detailed information, guides, and best practices to help you navigate the service. 
• Join us for the upcoming Office Hours session on June 14, 2023, at 1 pm PST, where you can directly interact with our experts and get your questions answered in real-time. 
• Connect with the vibrant ACS community on the Splunk user group #acs Slack channel (request access here), where you can engage with fellow users, share insights, and exchange tips and tricks. 
• Be sure to explore the resources available from .conf. 
• Check out the ACS booth at .conf 2023 and view previous recordings, which offer valuable sessions and presentations focused on ACS. 
• Lastly, continue to utilize the Splunk Community and Splunk Ideas to get custom help and submit ideas on what ACS should focus on next.

In conclusion, the Admin Configuration Service (ACS) team is thrilled to introduce new training resources, features, and the ACS Helper App that will empower Splunk Cloud Admins and enthusiasts to optimize their Splunk deployments. It's time to take your Splunk administration to the next level with ACS!

Happy Splunking!

- Spencer Baker
Sr. Product Manager
Admin Config Service & Splunk App Management