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Using cURL to understand REST API

chimbudp
Contributor

How to install curl ?
What version i can install ?
Is there any dependencies i need to install to use cURL?
please help me in understanding REST API with cURL , Kindly provide any links to download cURL and guide

I am using WINDOWS machine :
Windows Server 2008 R2
64-bit OS
Cloud machine

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LukeMurphey
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See this set of instructions to install Curl on Windows. You can also use the rest search command to access the REST API (provided you are using a Splunk account with admin privileges).

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LukeMurphey
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See this set of instructions to install Curl on Windows. You can also use the rest search command to access the REST API (provided you are using a Splunk account with admin privileges).

chimbudp
Contributor

thanks alot.

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