topic Re: SHC update apps in Splunk Search

SHC update apps

TheBravoSierra — Wed, 29 Sep 2021 15:10:39 GMT

I run a search head cluster with Splunk Enterprise. Typically I update apps via the back end CLI, but am wondering if I can update via the GUI. My question is: does the GUI >> Manage Apps >> Find App >> Click "Update App to #.##" update the apps on all of my search heads or only on the one I am viewing? I've always been told to go through the cli so never have attempted this.

Thanks.

Re: SHC update apps

gcusello — Wed, 29 Sep 2021 15:22:09 GMT

Hi @TheBravoSierra,

in a Search Head Cluster you shouldn't have in the Settings menu the choice to manage and update apps, if you have, check your configurations!

Anyway, in a Search Head Cluster, you have to update apps only using the Deployer, if few words it's its own role and almost the one!

To update apps in a Search Head Cluster follow the steps at https://docs.splunk.com/Documentation/Splunk/8.2.2/DistSearch/PropagateSHCconfigurationchanges

Ciao.

Giuseppe

Re: SHC update apps

richgalloway — Wed, 29 Sep 2021 15:23:26 GMT

You've been told to use the CLI because that is the way that works. Using the GUI affects only the local SH and can get the cluster out of sync.

Re: SHC update apps

TheBravoSierra — Wed, 29 Sep 2021 15:25:23 GMT

Thanks gcusello!

I will continue using the deployer. For my reference, what is the config that disables the manage/update apps on a search head cluster member?

Re: SHC update apps

gcusello — Wed, 29 Sep 2021 15:29:39 GMT

Hi @TheBravoSierra,

i you try to configure an app in a Search Head Cluster using the gui, you have an error and you cannot.

Ciao.

Giuseppe