Cisco Splunk Infrastructure Monitoring Standard Edition Custom Metric Add-On
Unlock advanced infrastructure visibility with the Cisco Splunk Infrastructure Monitoring Standard Edition Custom Metric Add-On, enabling tailored data collection for critical business insights.
- Extended Monitoring: Access to custom metric ingestion for deeper application and infrastructure performance analysis.
- Enhanced Visibility: Coverage for specific, business-critical data points not included in standard monitoring.
- Performance Optimization: Protection against performance degradation by identifying unique bottlenecks.
- Compliance Assurance: Entitlement to collect and report on custom operational data for regulatory needs.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a platform software license for Cisco Splunk, specifically the Standard Edition Custom Metric Add-On. It enables the ingestion and analysis of custom metrics, extending the platform's native monitoring capabilities to capture unique data points relevant to your specific business operations and infrastructure.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies utilize this add-on to gain granular visibility into their IT environment. It integrates with existing Splunk deployments, allowing for the collection of bespoke performance indicators that are crucial for troubleshooting, capacity planning, and ensuring the smooth operation of their own business systems.
- Custom Metric Ingestion: Allows collection of unique performance data beyond standard metrics.
- Deeper Insights: Provides granular visibility into application and infrastructure behavior.
- Tailored Monitoring: Enables configuration for specific business needs and operational KPIs.
- Performance Tuning: Facilitates identification of unique performance bottlenecks.
- Data-Driven Decisions: Supports informed decision-making through specialized data analysis.
This add-on is the ideal solution for businesses needing to extend their Splunk monitoring with custom data, providing essential insights without the complexity of enterprise-level platforms.
What This Enables
Enable Custom Application Performance Monitoring
Enable teams to ingest and analyze custom metrics specific to proprietary or highly customized applications. This allows for the identification of unique performance bottlenecks and ensures application availability for critical business functions.
on-premises servers, virtualized environments, cloud-hosted applications, custom software development
Streamline Infrastructure Health Checks
Streamline the process of monitoring specialized infrastructure components by defining and collecting custom metrics. This ensures that all critical aspects of your IT environment are continuously assessed for optimal health and performance.
network device performance, storage array utilization, specialized server hardware, IoT device data
Automate Business-Specific KPI Tracking
Automate the tracking of business-specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that are not covered by standard IT metrics. This provides direct insight into how IT performance impacts business outcomes and operational efficiency.
transaction volumes, user session data, custom process completion times, business workflow monitoring
Key Features
Custom Metric Ingestion
Collects unique data points beyond standard monitoring, providing deeper insights into specific application and infrastructure behavior.
Splunk Integration
Seamlessly integrates with your existing Cisco Splunk Standard Edition deployment, enhancing its capabilities without requiring a new platform.
Tailored Data Analysis
Allows for the configuration of monitoring to align with unique business needs and operational KPIs, enabling more relevant performance analysis.
Performance Bottleneck Identification
Facilitates the discovery of specific performance issues unique to your environment, leading to faster troubleshooting and resolution.
Subscription Licensing
Provides flexible, ongoing access to enhanced monitoring features through a predictable billing model.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require granular monitoring of transaction processing, system uptime, and custom application performance to meet strict regulatory compliance and high availability demands.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers need to monitor critical patient data systems, medical device performance, and application availability to ensure patient care continuity and comply with HIPAA regulations.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers rely on monitoring specialized industrial control systems, production line performance, and IoT device data to optimize operations and prevent costly downtime.
Retail & Hospitality
Retail and hospitality businesses need to monitor point-of-sale systems, customer-facing applications, and inventory management tools to ensure smooth customer experiences and operational efficiency.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a custom metric in Splunk?
A custom metric is a data point that you define and collect from your IT environment that is not part of Splunk's default monitoring capabilities. This add-on allows you to ingest these unique metrics for analysis.
What is the difference between standard metrics and custom metrics?
Standard metrics are pre-defined data points collected by Splunk for common infrastructure components like CPU, memory, and disk usage. Custom metrics are specific to your applications or unique infrastructure setups, providing more granular or specialized insights.
Does this add-on require a separate Splunk license?
This is a platform licensing add-on for Cisco Splunk Infrastructure Monitoring Standard Edition. It enhances the existing platform's capabilities and is typically purchased in conjunction with or as an extension of your core Splunk license.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Low — self-service
Fulfillment
Digital Delivery
License keys / portal provisioning
Support Model
Zent Networks Managed
Renewal, add-license, and lifecycle management included
Subscription Terms
Cancellation
Cancel anytime — no charge on next cycle
You may cancel this subscription at any time. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. You will not be charged for the following billing cycle. Access remains active through the end of the paid term.
Returns
Subscription licenses are non-refundable
Digital software licenses and SaaS subscriptions cannot be returned once activated or provisioned. Contact a Zent Networks account manager if you have questions before purchasing.