Splunk® SOAR (On-premises)

Install and Upgrade Splunk SOAR (On-premises)

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Run make_server_node.pyc

Use the make_server_node.pyc script to convert an install into either a specific service or a Shared Services server for a cluster.

Additional configuration steps for unprivileged clusters

Perform the following steps on the load balancer or Shared Services server as root or as a user using sudo to get elevated permissions.

  1. Set SELINUX to allow HAProxy to bind to your custom HTTPS port.

    If SELINUX is disabled, then skip this step.

    semanage port --add --type http_port_t --proto tcp <HTTPS PORT>

    If you receive an error that the port is already defined, use --modify instead of --add.

    semanage port --modify --type http_port_t --proto tcp <HTTPS PORT>
  2. Edit /etc/haproxy/haproxy.cfg to remove the comment marker # from the frontend block on the line for your custom HTTPS port.
    # bind *:<HTTPS PORT> ssl crt /etc/haproxy/ … 

    Becomes:

    bind *:<HTTPS PORT> ssl crt /etc/haproxy/ …
  3. Restart HAProxy.
    systemctl restart rh-haproxy18-haproxy

Create a Shared Services server

A single Shared Services server becomes a single point of failure. Any problems on the Shared Services server impact your entire cluster. For production use, build a server for each service rather than a single Shared Services server.

A single Shared Services server is not recommended for production use. This mode is primarily intended for Proof of Value or demonstrations.

Create a Shared Services server as root or using sudo:

/opt/phantom/bin/phenv python /opt/phantom/bin/make_server_node.pyc

Making a Shared Services server also generates the /opt/phantom/bin/mcn_responses.json file, which can be passed as an argument to make_cluster_node.pyc to help set up the first node in your cluster.

The mcn_responses.json file contains secrets such as usernames and passwords in plain text. Store it in a secure location or delete it after the cluster configuration is complete.

Create a specific function server

Create a specific function server, such as an HAProxy load balancer, PostgreSQL database, file share, or Splunk Enterprise as root or using sudo:

/opt/phantom/bin/phenv python /opt/phantom/bin/make_server_node.pyc --<option argument>

Repeat once on separate virtual machine image installations for each server.

Valid arguments:

  • fs - sets up a single server GlusterFS for file shares.
  • db - sets up the internal PostgreSQL database to be used as an external PostgreSQL database.
  • proxy - installs and configures HAProxy to serve as a load balancer for your cluster.
  • splunk - allows the local Splunk Enterprise to be used as a remote search endpoint.

make_server_node.pyc prompts and warnings

The make_server_node.pyc script issues a warning that you are about to permanently change your instance.

The changes are:

  • is removed from system boot scripts.
  • Disabling the internal database.
  • Configuring file shares.
  • Installing HAProxy to act as a load balancer.
  • Installing Splunk Enterprise.
  • You must respond to the warning with "y" for yes to proceed.

You are prompted to supply information for the TLS certificate.

  • Country Code
  • State Code
  • City
  • Organization
  • Organization unit
  • Hostname (or IP address)
  • Email address

The remaining prompts are:

  • The subnet on which PostgreSQL will accept connections.
  • Set the passwords for the postgres and pgbouncer user accounts.
  • Password for the user account.

When the script completes it writes the file /opt/phantom/bin/mcn_responses.json.

Logs are written to /var/log/phantom/make_server_node/make_server_node_<date and time>.log.

Last modified on 19 September, 2023
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This documentation applies to the following versions of Splunk® SOAR (On-premises): 5.3.1, 5.3.2, 5.3.3, 5.3.4, 5.3.5


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