Deployment Architecture

Creating a search head cluster, what are the default indices i need?

brent_weaver
Builder

I have created a new index cluster and need toknow what default indices I need to add to the cluster? I have my own site indices but need to know that def cluster indices I need. Any help is MUCH apprecaited!

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andrew207
Path Finder

Nothing above the normal requirements for a standalone search head -- so just include the default set of apps as normal and you're fine. Search head cluster logging information largely goes to index=_internal and other pre-existing default indexes.

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