Splunk® App for Unix and Linux (Legacy)

Install and Use the Splunk App for Unix and Linux

On March 13, 2022, the Splunk App for Unix and Linux will reach its end of life. After this date, Splunk will no longer maintain or develop this product. The functionality in this app has migrated to a content pack in Data Integrations. Learn about the Content Pack for Unix Dashboards and Reports.The Splunk Add-on for Unix and Linux remains supported.
This documentation does not apply to the most recent version of Splunk® App for Unix and Linux (Legacy). For documentation on the most recent version, go to the latest release.

Install the Splunk App for Unix and Linux using self service installation on Splunk Cloud

  1. Click on the Manage Apps button.
    6.3.0 app browser from home page.png
  2. Under the App Management menu, click the Install App button. The Browse More Apps menu appears.
    Install App self service.png
  3. Search for the Splunk App for Unix and Linux, and click the Install button. Note: Not all apps are available to be installed using self service installation.
    Nix app install self service.png
  4. A Confirmation box appears. Review and click Continue.
    Confirm self service step 4.png
  5. Enter your Splunk.com login credentials, read and accept the login disclaimer, and click the Login and Download button.
    Splunkbase self service cloud login.png
  6. (Optional) If the App Installation Failed window appears, review the apps or add-ons that are listed as app dependencies, review and accept the terms and conditions of the license(s), and click Install to install the app dependencies for the Splunk App for Unix and Linux. Once deployed, your Splunk Cloud instance will restart.
    App instance failed self service nixapp2.png
  7. Log back into your Splunk Cloud deployment. A Complete window appears to show successful installation of the Splunk App for Unix and Linux.
    Self service nix app complete.png
  8. Review the Complete window for release notes and source package review, and click the View Apps button.
  9. On the App Management page, review the installed apps.
Last modified on 12 December, 2016
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This documentation applies to the following versions of Splunk® App for Unix and Linux (Legacy): 5.2.2

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