The Splunk Add-on for Windows DNS version 1.0.1 is not supported when installed alongside the Splunk Add-on for Windows version 6.0.0. The Splunk Add-on for Windows version 6.0.0 includes the Splunk Add-on for Windows DNS and the Splunk Add-on for Microsoft Active Directory.
The Splunk Add-on for Windows DNS reached its End of Life (EoL) on February 18, 2019.
Release notes
The latest version of the Splunk Add-on for Windows DNS was released on October 25, 2016.
Known issues
The Splunk Add-on for Windows DNS has the following known issues:
None at this time.
Fixed Issues
| Publication Date | Defect Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-10-10 | TAG-11961 | Update to latest common build. |
| 2016-10-04 | TAG-11880 | Splunk_TA_microsoft_dns - possible incorrect FIELDALIAS |
Sourcetype changes for WinEventLog data
The Splunk Add-on for Windows version 5.0.x introduces changes to WinEventLog data sourcetypes, and now assigns the WinEventLog sourcetype to the following WinEventLog input of the Splunk Add-on for Microsoft DNS:
| Windows AD input | Sourcetype |
|---|---|
| WinEventLog://DNS Server | WinEventLog |
WinEventLogs are distinguished by their source.
| Source types for the Splunk Add-on for Windows DNS | Hardware and software requirements for the Splunk Add-on for Windows DNS |
This documentation applies to the following versions of Splunk® Add-on for Microsoft Windows DNS (Legacy): 1.0.1
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