# Perform a Test Backup and Restore of the Splunk Cluster

To verify that the Splunk cluster is set up correctly, perform a test backup and restore.

## Back Up the Cluster

1. From the Command Center navigation pane, go to Protect > Big data.

   The Big data page appears.

2. Click Splunk.

3. In the row for the cluster, click the action button , and then click Back up.

   The Select backup level dialog box appears.

4. Click OK.

## Restore the Cluster

1. From the Command Center navigation pane, go to Protect > Big data.

   The Big data page appears.

2. Click Splunk.

3. In the row for the cluster, click the action button , and then click Restore.

   The Backup content page appears.

4. Select the indexes that you want to restore, and then click Restore.

   The Restore dialog box appears.

5. Click OK.

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