Linux Performance Data into Splunk

[galagapp]

What is the best way of getting Linux performance data into Splunk? Do we have to install the *nix app?

[st14014]

The nmon Tool is also a good start:

https://splunkbase.splunk.com/app/3947/ (app)
https://splunkbase.splunk.com/app/3948/ (TA)
https://splunkbase.splunk.com/app/3949/ (SA)

Documentation via:
https://www.octamis.com/metricator-docs/

[RicoSuave]

You will want to install this app:

http://splunk-base.splunk.com/apps/22314/splunk-for-unix-and-linux

Reference the docs here for installation and usage instructions.

http://docs.splunk.com/Documentation/UnixApp/latest/User/AbouttheSplunkAppforUnix