Getting Data In

How does splunk indexing works when two or more windows based collector sending same Event logs?

AKG
Path Finder

Hi

We have two collector server collecting events from all windows based servers(400 of them). Windows servers are currently set to send locally generated events to the both collectors(duplicate).

we are wanting to install splunk agents in both servers and forward all collected events to the central splunk server

Now we have following questions

1) How does license restriction will work e.g. will we have to buy double the size licenses?
2) While indexing will duplicate event logs be indexed?

Thanks in advance.

Tags (1)
0 Karma

AKG
Path Finder

Thank you for the quick answer.

0 Karma

sowings
Splunk Employee
Splunk Employee

Yes to both.

0 Karma
Got questions? Get answers!

Join the Splunk Community Slack to learn, troubleshoot, and make connections with fellow Splunk practitioners in real time!

Meet up IRL or virtually!

Join Splunk User Groups to connect and learn in-person by region or remotely by topic or industry.

Get Updates on the Splunk Community!

Your Path to AgenticOps: AI Experiences for Every Splunk Practitioner

Your Path to AgenticOps: AI Experiences for Every Splunk Practitioner   Watch on demand us for a demo-driven ...

The Data Connection - October 2026

We all have data. Lots of it. But that’s not the problem – it’s understanding what we should we do with it, ...

Beyond the Acceleration Zone: Maximizing Your Success with Splunk Customer Experience ...

Customer success is built on tailored guidance and accessible resources. As a Splunk user, you are encouraged ...