Is it possible to use Paessler PRTG Modular input with indexer cluster?

[max8006]

Hi,

I have a question if there is a possibility to use the APP Paessler PRTG Modular Input in a distributed indexer scenario. I can install the app on the SH, but how do I create the reference to the indexer cluster. I can only select the local index on the SH. Does that work with a heavy forwarder maybe? 

Thanks,

max

[richgalloway]

Installing a modular input on indexers can lead to duplicate data.  Install it on a single SH (not a SHC) or a HF.

The app used to define indexes on your indexers should also be installed on your SHs and HFs.  This ensures the UI knows about all indexes.

[max8006]

The problem is that the PRTG APP makes RESTAPI calls to get the data for indexing. I don't understand how this is supposed to work on the indexer itself. There must be some way for a HF to make these calls and send the information to the indexers. In the app, I can't select the indexes that are defined on the standalone indexers.

[richgalloway · Accepted solution]

By definition, the HF sends everything it gets to the indexers so there's no need to worry about that.

You'll be able to select the index if they are defined on the HF.  Do that by copying the app that defines your indexes (you DO use an app, right?) from an indexer to the HF.  You also can edit the PRTG app's config file to specify the index.