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Distributed deployment and MC: Do I need to add SH if the SH is sending its data to IDX cluster?

MLGSPLUNK
Path Finder

Hi community.

Just preparing for my ARCH practical lab. I heard that it's mandatory to add to the MC the non clustered SH as a search peer. However, I already configured the SH to send its internal data to the IDX cluster I have deployed.

My question is: Do I need to also configure the SH as a search peer on the MC in order to be able to monitor it, or just with the cluster master as a search peer (it automatically adds all the clustered idx to the MC) will it do.

In theory if all the SH _internal data is at the IDX layer, the MC would take a look at the IDX cluster that contains the aleady forwarded _internal data from the SH, ritght?

Please provide an explanation so I can beat the practical lab. Thanks!

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scelikok
SplunkTrust
SplunkTrust

Hi @MLGSPLUNK,

MC is using REST calls to monitor Splunk Servers. That is why it should be able to access all Splunk Instances. Splunk can make REST calls only its search peers. 

Forwarding _internal data is required also to see all logs from one place.

 

If this reply helps you an upvote and "Accept as Solution" is appreciated.

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scelikok
SplunkTrust
SplunkTrust

Hi @MLGSPLUNK,

MC is using REST calls to monitor Splunk Servers. That is why it should be able to access all Splunk Instances. Splunk can make REST calls only its search peers. 

Forwarding _internal data is required also to see all logs from one place.

 

If this reply helps you an upvote and "Accept as Solution" is appreciated.

MLGSPLUNK
Path Finder

Thanks @scelikok for your fast answer, then it makes total sense for me, and learn something else.

So at the end:

- SH stablished as a search peer for the MC

- SH forward all its internals to idx cluster.

 

Ty.

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