In the previous chapter, we learned all about Splunk's Search Processing Language (SPL) and how it can be leveraged to search and report your data. In this chapter, we're going to build on this knowledge and use some of Splunk's visualization capabilities to make our data shine! You will learn how to create a dashboard through the Splunk UI and proceed to add the reports that were built in the previous chapter to it. Two more dashboards will then be created as a result of the remaining recipes.
Visualizations are a cornerstone for proper data presentation. By visualizing data in a manner that we as humans are accustomed to, you enable the user to better relate to what is being presented and have a proper understanding of how to react. When using Splunk for Operational Intelligence, you will be hard pressed to find a report that is not being visually...
