Install the Splunk Add-on for Infrastructure

You must install the Splunk Add-on for Infrastructure with the Splunk App for Infrastructure on Splunk Enterprise for full functionality.

Install the Splunk Add-on for Infrastructure in a Splunk Enterprise single-instance deployment, or in a Splunk Enterprise distributed deployment environment.

Install the Splunk Add-on for Infrastructure in a single-instance deployment

Follow these steps to install the add-on and confirm the install was successful.

1. Access the Splunk Add-on for Infrastructure package from Splunkbase or in your Splunk Enterprise instance from Apps.
2. Install the Add-on.
3. If Splunk Enterprise prompts you to restart, do so.
4. Verify that the add-on appears in the list of apps and add-ons. You can also find it on the server at $SPLUNK_HOME/etc/apps/Splunk_TA_Infrastructure.

Install the Splunk Add-on for Infrastructure in a distributed deployment

If your Splunk Enterprise environment is distributed, to install the Splunk Add-on for Infrastructure see Set up the Splunk App for Infrastructure in a distributed deployment.