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Is there a way to add an index via CLI that includes hot/warm and cold paths without restarting?

dcroteau
Splunk Employee
Splunk Employee

Is there a way to add an index via CLI that includes hot/warm and cold paths without restarting?

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masonmorales
Influencer

No, you have to edit the indexes.conf file. Run splunk help add to see available options and parameters.

Objects:
add index adds index on this server

Required Parameters:
(For add index)
name name of index (if none set - then use all)

Optional Parameters:
(((nothing listed for add index)))

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masonmorales
Influencer

No, you have to edit the indexes.conf file. Run splunk help add to see available options and parameters.

Objects:
add index adds index on this server

Required Parameters:
(For add index)
name name of index (if none set - then use all)

Optional Parameters:
(((nothing listed for add index)))

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