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Splunk on Windows Server 2012 R2

hornslethk — Tue, 03 Dec 2013 16:24:25 GMT

The Splunk software matrix doesn't mentioned support for Windows Server 2012 R2. What versions of Splunk and the Universal forwarder support Server 2012 R2?

Re: Splunk on Windows Server 2012 R2

Ellen — Tue, 10 Dec 2013 16:05:00 GMT

Testing for Windows 2012 R2 is in progress. Tentatively expect an official Splunk announcement on its supportability early 2014.

Re: Splunk on Windows Server 2012 R2

fja — Thu, 30 Jan 2014 16:22:54 GMT

It's now early 2014. Any timeframe on this issue?? I've lost splunk due to server upgrade.....

BR Frank

Re: Splunk on Windows Server 2012 R2

Ellen — Wed, 05 Feb 2014 20:37:57 GMT

Work is still in progress with Windows 2012 R2 testing. There is no ETA yet

Re: Splunk on Windows Server 2012 R2

etijburg — Tue, 18 Feb 2014 16:52:26 GMT

We really need Splunk to fast track this. I have a new server farm going up and we no longer deploy Win Srv 2008 or 2008 R2. We now only deploy 2012 R2 on new servers.

Re: Splunk on Windows Server 2012 R2

hvandenb — Tue, 18 Feb 2014 20:55:48 GMT

For v6.0.1 on the Universal Forwarder side we have it working and seems to be compatible, but not as an "official" compatible.

Re: Splunk on Windows Server 2012 R2

pbradfordkc — Fri, 07 Mar 2014 21:21:24 GMT

Is there any workaround to be able to read windows event logs on 2012r2

Re: Splunk on Windows Server 2012 R2

etijburg — Fri, 07 Mar 2014 22:13:11 GMT

I'm still waiting to be able to do a full install on 2012R2. It has been on the market for 7 months now. Seems like you guys have had time to get past this by now.

Re: Splunk on Windows Server 2012 R2

erga00 — Tue, 18 Mar 2014 13:48:33 GMT

Any update on Windows 2012 R2 support? It's holding up our upgrade.

Re: Splunk on Windows Server 2012 R2

piebob — Tue, 18 Mar 2014 21:52:54 GMT

as Ellen mentioned, Splunk is currently in the process of certifying Windows Server 2012R2 and originally expected to complete the process early this year. however, we encountered a Microsoft bug that prevents us from certifying against the OS. we are working with Microsoft to resolve the issue and hope to be able to certify the platform later this year.

i'm really sorry for the delay, but in the meantime, we advise you to use 2008R2 or straight up 2012.

Re: Splunk on Windows Server 2012 R2

pbradfordkc — Tue, 18 Mar 2014 22:48:07 GMT

so you can read event logs?

Re: Splunk on Windows Server 2012 R2

pbradfordkc — Tue, 18 Mar 2014 22:48:58 GMT

SO does this mean it is a know issue that windows event logs will not be read until certification?

Re: Splunk on Windows Server 2012 R2

piebob — Tue, 18 Mar 2014 22:57:31 GMT

i would say no, since it is not yet a supported platform, the fact that it doesn't work yet isn't a bug. unless you're talking about a different, supported version of Windows.

Re: Splunk on Windows Server 2012 R2

pbradfordkc — Tue, 06 May 2014 22:59:37 GMT

With Version 6.1 out is it now compatible with server 2012 r2 and can read event logs?

Re: Splunk on Windows Server 2012 R2

piebob — Tue, 06 May 2014 23:08:38 GMT

please continue to refer to http://docs.splunk.com/Documentation/Splunk/latest/Installation/Systemrequirements#Windows_operating_systems to determine if the version you're interested is supported yet. as of 6.1, this has not changed.

Re: Splunk on Windows Server 2012 R2

pbradfordkc — Wed, 07 May 2014 00:19:28 GMT

I was kind of confused because the download page has server 2012 r2 listed. So I was crossing my fingers that it was true. So the install only is compatible?
Versions Listed:
"Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8 and 8.1 (64-bit)
Windows Server 2003, 2003 R2, 2008, 2008 R2, 2012 and 2012 R2 (64-bit)"

Re: Splunk on Windows Server 2012 R2

piebob — Wed, 07 May 2014 20:44:35 GMT

i was actually totally wrong, we failed to update the docs for 6.1. go right ahead and run it on 2012r2! the docs have now been updated.

Re: Splunk on Windows Server 2012 R2

piebob — Wed, 07 May 2014 20:45:52 GMT

As of Splunk 6.1, Windows Server 2012r2 is supported.

http://docs.splunk.com/Documentation/Splunk/latest/Installation/Systemrequirements#Windows_operating_systems