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Splunk UF version 9.4.1 install issue

ayomotukoya
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When I try to run "./splunk start" it says "cannot execute binary file: Exec format error". Im in the bin directory running as the root user, tried as the splunk fwd user also tried "splunk start" in the bin directory but having the same issue. Anyone know how to resolve this?

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kiran_panchavat
SplunkTrust
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@ayomotukoya 

  • The error cannot execute binary file: Exec format error usually indicates that the Splunk Universal Forwarder (UF) binary is not compatible with your system's architecture.
  • Check your system architecture using: uname -m
  • Ensure that the Splunk UF package matches your architecture.
  • If you are on a 64-bit OS but downloaded a 32-bit binary (or vice-versa), it could cause this issue. Make sure your OS and binary match in architecture.

Navigate to the Splunk bin directory and verify the binary type

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kiran_panchavat
SplunkTrust
SplunkTrust

@ayomotukoya 

  • The error cannot execute binary file: Exec format error usually indicates that the Splunk Universal Forwarder (UF) binary is not compatible with your system's architecture.
  • Check your system architecture using: uname -m
  • Ensure that the Splunk UF package matches your architecture.
  • If you are on a 64-bit OS but downloaded a 32-bit binary (or vice-versa), it could cause this issue. Make sure your OS and binary match in architecture.

Navigate to the Splunk bin directory and verify the binary type

kiran_panchavat_0-1740724652813.png

 

Did this help? If yes, please consider giving kudos, marking it as the solution, or commenting for clarification — your feedback keeps the community going!

livehybrid
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SplunkTrust

Hi @ayomotukoya 

Please can you confirm the filename of the package you downloaded, and the OS & Architecture that you are trying to deploy to? It sounds like you might be trying to run the wrong version - e.g. trying to run PPCLE/ARM or s390x on 64-bit Linux system.

Please let me know how you get on and consider accepting this answer or adding karma this answer if it has helped.
Regards

Will

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