Deprecated and removed in version 9.3

This page lists features, computing platforms, and browsers for which Splunk Inc. has deprecated or removed support in this version of the Splunk platform.

What does "deprecated" mean?

Deprecated features, platforms, and browsers continue to work and Splunk supports them until support is removed. However, customers need to begin planning now for the future removal of support.

What does "removed" mean?

When Splunk removes support for a feature, platform, or browser it means that the feature, platform, or browser no longer works with the Splunk platform and customers must find an alternative.

Deprecated features in version 9.3

The following table summarizes the features that are deprecated. These features continue to be supported, but Splunk reminds customers that deprecated features might be removed in a future release.

Newly deprecated in this version	What do I need to know?	First deprecated
The spawn_process parameter is deprecated.	Do not use the Splunk platform REST API spawn_process parameter. It is deprecated and will be removed in a future release.	Version 9.3.0
Still deprecated in this version	What do I need to know?	First deprecated
Splunk platform search execution methods	The phased_execution_mode setting is deprecated and should not be included in limits.conf files. If the phased_execution_mode setting is specified, Splunk software displays a warning message instructing users to contact their administrator to delete the setting from their limits.conf file.	Version 9.2.0
The populate_lookup alert action	The legacy alert action, populate_lookup, is deprecated and will be disabled in a future release. Use the lookup alert action instead. Note that you can still attach a lookup alert action to new saved searches even though the populate_lookup alert action is deprecated.	Version 9.2.0
The /services/search/commands REST API endpoint.	The undocumented /services/search/commands REST API endpoint is deprecated and will be removed in a future release. If you have been inadvertently using this endpoint, stop using it.	Version 9.2.0
Splunk-To-Splunk (S2S) Protocol V3 and lower	S2S V3 is deprecated and may be removed in a future release. S2S Protocol V3 is automatically upgraded to V4 by default, and a warning message is generated.	Version 9.0.0
The createrss command	The createrss command is deprecated and disabled by default.	Version 9.0.0
The _reload action with the rest search command	Use of the _reload action with the rest command is deprecated. Do not use the _reload action with the rest command.	Version 9.0.0
The $SPLUNK_HOME/bin/srm (secure remove file) binary executable file	This binary executable, which removes files securely using a number of algorithms, was added in the version 6.0 release so that Splunk Enterprise could comply with Common Criteria requirements. Current Common Criteria guidelines preclude the need for the file, thus it has been deprecated and will likely be removed in a future release.	Version 8.2.0
Support of HTML dashboards	Support of HTML dashboards has been deprecated. Use Dashboard Studio to rebuild and configure dashboards.	Version 8.2.0
The msearch command	The msearch command is replaced with the mpreview command.	Version 8.1.0
The tscollect command	The tscollect command relies on time-series index (tsidx) files in namespaces that reside on individual search heads and are incompatible with search head clustering. This feature has been superseded by data models, which reside on the indexer and are more performant. Data models are accessible from any search head. See Accelerate data models in the Knowledge Manager Manual.	Version 7.3.0
literals.conf	Use of literals.conf has been deprecated. Use messages.conf to modify notifications that display in Splunk Web.	Version 7.2.2
The static/app-packages endpoint	This endpoint has been deprecated and might be removed entirely in a future release.	Version 6.6.x.
Element-level refresh interval	The element-level refresh interval option <option name="refresh.auto.interval"> has been replaced with more robust refresh controls to set both the interval/delay as well as the display type.	Version 6.5.x
HeaderView and FooterView in the Splunk Web Framework	HeaderView and FooterView are replaced by LayoutView.	Version 6.5.x
Dashboard Framework: Dual support for option height configuration	Splunk has deprecated dual support for option height configuration as "100px" and "100".	Version 6.4.x
Dashboard Framework: Selected attributes of <single>	Splunk has deprecated the following attributes of <single>: additionalClass classField beforeLabel afterLabel linkFields linkSearch linkView	Version 6.4.x
Simple XML <seed> tag	In Simple XML <form></form> code blocks, use <initialValue> instead of <seed>.	Version 6.3.x
Simple XML <option name = "previewResults"> tag	This tag has been deprecated and might be removed entirely in a future release.	Version 6.3.x
"Run a Script" alert action	Use the custom alert action framework introduced in Splunk platform 6.3.	Version 6.3.x
Simple XML charting.axisLabelsY.majorLabelVisibility and charting.axisLabelsY.majorTickSize attributes of the <chart> tag	These attributes have been deprecated and might be removed entirely in a future release.	Version 6.3.x
Search Head Pooling over the Network File System (NFS) protocol	As an alternative, configure search head clustering.	Version 6.2.x
Simple XML row grouping	Row grouping is replaced by the <panel> node in Simple XML.	Version 6.2.x
Simple XML <searchString>, <searchTemplate>, <searchName>, and <searchPostProcess> elements	These elements are replaced by the new <search> element.	Version 6.2.x
Simple XML <earliestTime> and <latestTime> elements	These elements are replaced by <earliest> and <latest> elements.	Version 6.2.x
Simple XML <populatingSearch> and <populatingSavedSearch> elements	These elements are replaced by the <search> element.	Version 6.2.x
Simple XML link attributes <link field="..."> and <link series="..."> used in drilldown to constrain an action to a certain field	These elements are replaced by the <condition field="..."> element.	Version 6.2.x
The datamodel/acceleration REST endpoint	This endpoint has been deprecated and might be removed entirely in a future release.	Version 6.1.x
license_audit.log	Use license_usage.log instead.	Version 6.0.x
The SplunkLightForwarder app	Use a universal forwarder instead. If you are using an app that still requires the light forwarder, see Deploy a light forwarder in the Forwarding Data manual.	Version 6.0.x
Pre-trained CSV and IIS sourcetypes using the CHECK_FOR_HEADER attribute	Use the INDEXED_EXTRACTIONS and associated attributes instead.	Version 6.0.x
The ability to deploy in multi-tenant environments using tenants.conf on a deployment server	This feature has been deprecated and might be removed in a future release.	Version 6.0.x
The capability for a deployment server to be a deployment client of itself	This feature was disabled in version 6.0.x. It is deprecated and might be removed in a future release.	Version 6.0.x
FSchange monitor	Use auditd and monitor the file output on *nix, or enable auditing of the Security Event Log and monitor file access events on Windows. See Monitor file system changes in Getting Data In.	Version 5.x
Saved searches used within event types	This feature has been deprecated and might be removed in a future release.	Version 5.x
Event type auto-discovery	This feature has been deprecated and might be removed in a future release.	Version 5.x
Distributed block signing and event hashing	This feature has been deprecated and might be removed in a future release.	Version 5.x
CHECK_FOR_HEADER props.conf attribute (for index-time field extractions)	This feature has been deprecated and might be removed in a future release.	Version 5.x
entity.setEntity Python SDK function	This feature has been deprecated and might be removed in a future release.	Version 5.x
The setfields command	The setfields command is deprecated.	Version 5.x
The folderize command	The folderize command is deprecated.	Version 4.2

Removed features in version 9.3

Splunk has removed the following features in version 9.3. Customers must immediately find alternatives.

Removed in this version	What do I need to know?	First deprecated
The file command	The file command is removed.	Version 9.0.0
relevancy command	The relevancy command is removed.	Version 6.3.0
Legacy in-product UI Style Guide	Refer instead to the Splunk UI documentation.
enable_inputs_on_canvas setting	During its initial rollout, the enable_inputs_on_canvas setting turned on or off the feature that places inputs on a dashboard canvas in Dashboard Studio. The setting is now removed, and the inputs on the canvas feature remains in Dashboard Studio.
enable_events_viz setting	During its initial rollout, the enable_events_viz setting turned on or off the feature that creates the events viewer visualization in Dashboard Studio. The setting is now removed, and the events viewer visualization remains in Dashboard Studio.
Use of the _reload action with the rest search command is disabled.	Do not use the _reload action with the rest command.
The timeout argument for the append command is removed.	Do not use the timeout argument. It has no effect on searches.
Role-based field filters	Role-based field filters is replaced with field filters. For more information about field filters, see Protect PII, PHI, and other sensitive data with field filters.

Platform support changes in version 9.3

The following tables summarize the deprecation and removal of support for specific operating systems and file systems in this version of Splunk Enterprise.

For complete information on supported platforms, see System requirements for use of Splunk Enterprise on-premises in the Splunk Enterprise Installation Manual.

Deprecated operating systems in version 9.3

The following table summarizes the deprecated operating systems in this version of Splunk Enterprise. A blank cell or an unlisted operating system indicates there is no change to support in this version.

Removed operating systems in version 9.3

The following table summarizes the removal of support for specific operating systems in this version of Splunk Enterprise. A blank cell or an unlisted operating system indicates there is no change to support in this version.

Operating system	Splunk Enterprise with an Enterprise license	Splunk Enterprise with a Free or Trial license	Universal forwarder
Linux, 3.x kernels	Removed	Removed	Removed
Windows Server 2016			Removed
macOS 11 (Intel, Apple Silicon)			Removed
AIX 7.1 (PowerPC)			Removed

Deprecated CPU architectures

Splunk software requires a CPU processor that supports the x86-64-v2 (Intel/AMD) or NEON (ARM) architecture. Most modern processors manufactured after 2008 include this support. Support for the use of processors that do not meet this requirement is deprecated in Splunk Enterprise 9.3.

Support for the use of processors that do not meet this requirement will be removed in the next major or minor version of Splunk Enterprise after version 9.3.

This CPU requirement and the notice of deprecation does not apply to the Universal Forwarder package.

Deprecated file systems in version 9.3

None.

Removed file systems in version 9.3

None.

Browser support changes in version 9.3

The following sections summarize the deprecation and removal of support for specific browsers in this version of the Splunk platform.

Deprecated browser support in version 9.3

None.

Removed browser support in version 9.3

None.