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What is the last version of the Universal Splunk forwarder app you can go in a Linux REHL 5.8

jaydiare
Explorer

I have a number of Hosts with REHL 5.8, with the Splunk forwarder App 6.1.4, 6.2.0, and curios what is the latest app version I can go under this escenario?

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mayurr98
Super Champion

7.3.1 is the latest Splunk Forwarder as of now which you can install on the Linux REHL 5.8
https://docs.splunk.com/Documentation/Forwarder/7.3.1/Forwarder/Abouttheuniversalforwarder

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jaydiare
Explorer

Hi Thanks for your answer but in fact is 6.6.8

Description: Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server release 5.8 (Tikanga)
Release: 5.8

unless there is a workaround?

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mayurr98
Super Champion

Sorry I didn't get you. what exactly are you looking for?
6.6.8 is the Splunk Forwarder Version and you want to upgrade it to latest version?

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