Learning Splunk - Backing up Your Splunk Instance

This video tutorial explains how to back up a Splunk instance, focusing on configuration and installation rather than data. It covers the importance of backups, especially during upgrades or installations, and provides step-by-step instructions for backing up the KV store and the Splunk installation using specific commands. The tutorial emphasizes the need to store backups off the system for safety and concludes with a preview of the next video on performing a Splunk upgrade.

What command is used to back up the Splunk installation?

Why is it important to store backups off the system being backed up?