I like to add a second search peer with a different Windows OS (2008R2) then my main Splunk platform 2012R2 - is that possible?

[apietersen]

Hi,

I am confused by the documentation and all other answers and info, here and there.

I like to add a second search peer with a different Windows OS (2008R2) then my main Splunk platform which is: 2012R2

Question: is this possible? Or must it be exactly the same Windows OS?
I understand 2012R2 - 2012RS could do the job but can 2012R2-2008R2 also do the same job?

hope someone can give me the right direction on this issue

regards
Ashley Pietersen

[apietersen]

Hi Adonio,

Thanks for your response. Understood!

regards
Ashley Pietersen

[adonio · Accepted solution]

possible? yes, everything (almost) is possible
good or recommended or supported? NO
long story short, dont do it, it has to be the same OS
hope it helps