For Analysts Interim Classic (Simple XML) Dashboard conversion support with previous dashboard reference when the dashboard is updated due to security updates For Admins Easier private application management experience with Private App Vetting now available on the application upload page with easy, self service App Upload and integrated AppInspect capabilities  New admin configuration ability to limit ad hoc searches, preserving resources for mission critical scheduled searches  Enterprise Managed Encryption Key (EMEK) on AWS -- which is in a limited availability release -- now supports encryption data on Dynamic Data Active Archive (DDAA)  HTML Dashboards, a legacy capability, are deprecated as the new Dashboard Studio is now available for these use cases. While still available for use, HTML Dashboards may require manual updates if they break between upgrades. For more details, check out the release note documentation for the new features and enhancements from every release. ... View more

We are excited to announce the release of Splunk Enterprise 8.2. You can now seamlessly access all of your Splunk data with Federated Search for a unified search experience across all of your deployments whether they are on-premises or in the cloud. Extracting and communicating your insights is now easier than ever before with Dashboard Studio, the new and intuitive dashboard-builder for creating visually-compelling dashboards with advanced visualization tools and fully customizable formats. We also are introducing numerous new data management capabilities for improved environment monitoring and enhanced self-service and auditing. Admins can leverage a variety of new apps including the Python 3 Readiness App, Knowledge Object Overview App, and What’s New in 8.2 App. Plus, you can easily bring Splunk to any part of your organization with the Splunk Operator for Kubernetes that quickly deploys Splunk Enterprise on your choice of private or public cloud provider while automating workflows and implementing Kubernetes best practices. Read the blog to learn more! Update today to see them in action or consider Splunk Cloud Platform to enjoy uninterrupted service delivery of the most innovative and up-to-date features.  ... View more

Check out the latest release of Splunk Cloud Platform: The new Dashboard Studio offers a dashboard-building experience with advanced visualization tools and fully customizable layouts to easily create visually-compelling, interactive dashboards with an intuitive UI.  Cloud-Cloud Federated Search brings users the ability to search across Cloud deployments - from one search bar using enhanced search commands.  Cloud admins now have more detailed user role setting controls providing control over the age of events shown in search results allowing more fine tuned management of workload usage by user. Additionally, self service index deletion is now possible without requiring a rolling restart. Splunk Secure Gateway (SSG) now available packaged with Splunk Cloud Platform allowing users to easily connect mobile to Splunk. SSG and Spacebridge are SOC 2 Type 2, ISO 27001, PCI and HIPAA compliant.  Read our blog and the release notes for more details! ... View more

We have updated our licensing policy! For on-premises license stacks of less than 100GB on Splunk Enterprise 8.1.0 and above, Splunk will disable search when license limits are violated after 45 warnings within a 60-day rolling window. For more details, check out the Licensing Enforcement FAQ. ... View more