Add and use a new index without restarting Splunk

[Krishna_R]

Is it possible to create a new index and start using without restarting server, so that other users will see no impact?

[the_wolverine · Accepted solution]

Yes: http://splunk-base.splunk.com/answers/96233/create-new-index-without-restarting-splunk-indexer

[gkanapathy]

No. The indexer in 4.1.x (and below) must be restarted for a new index to be added.