On which version of Ubuntu should we install Splunk?

[danielbb]

We are about to create new VMs with the Ubuntu OS. Which version of Ubuntu is supported and recommended? 

[kiran_panchavat]

@danielbbYou can use this one to check as well. I'm using CentOS, but you can also try it on Ubuntu.

[root@splunk-aio ~]# hostnamectl
Static hostname: splunk-aio
Icon name: computer-vm
Chassis: vm 🖴
Machine ID: ea171f1dc4b840a1b52a19ec5ae5afc4
Boot ID: 36db617c351e46d3b1677179c2796e36
Virtualization: kvm
Operating System: CentOS Stream 9
CPE OS Name: cpe:/o:centos:centos:9
Kernel: Linux 5.14.0-325.el9.x86_64
Architecture: x86-64
Hardware Vendor: DigitalOcean
Hardware Model: Droplet
Firmware Version: 20171212
[root@splunk-aio ~]#

I hope this helps, if any reply helps you, you could add your upvote/karma points to that reply, thanks.

[kiran_panchavat]

@danielbb 

[root@splunk-aio ~]# uname -r
5.14.0-325.el9.x86_64

[root@splunk-aio ~]# uname -a
Linux splunk-aio 5.14.0-325.el9.x86_64 #1 SMP PREEMPT_DYNAMIC Fri Jun 9 19:47:16 UTC 2023 x86_64 x86_64 x86_64 GNU/Linux

I hope this helps, if any reply helps you, you could add your upvote/karma points to that reply, thanks.

[kiran_panchavat]

@danielbb Please have a look https://docs.splunk.com/Documentation/Splunk/9.4.0/Installation/SystemRequirements 

If this reply helps you, Karma would be appreciated.

[kiran_panchavat]

@danielbb 

Ensure that the Ubuntu version meets the hardware and kernel requirements specified by Splunk.

4.x+, or 5.4.x kernel Linux distributions

Please, don't forget to accept this solution if it fits your needs.

[danielbb]

Thank you @kiran_panchavat,

How do I ensure that?

[kiran_panchavat]

@danielbb 

Splunk can support 4.x+, or 5.4.x kernel Linux distributions