Installing Splunk Enterprise 9.x on Linux

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You're looking to install Splunk Enterprise versions 9 or up on a Linux server, and need step-by-step guidance to help you to accomplish this.

Solution

This video shows you:

How to download and prepare the Splunk Enterprise software package.
Best practices for installation, including directory selection and avoiding root user installation.
How to run Splunk Enterprise for the first time, including accepting the license and creating an admin user account.
How to access the web interface and enabling automatic startup at boot time.

Next steps

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In addition, these resources might help you understand and implement this guidance:

Getting Started Guide: Getting Started with Splunk Enterprise
Splunk OnDemand Services: Use these credit-based services for direct access to Splunk technical consultants with a variety of technical services from a pre-defined catalog. Most customers have OnDemand Services per their license support plan. Engage the ODS team at ondemand@splunk.com if you would like assistance.