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Where is the TCP & UDP input option in Splunk Cloud?

fortiweb
Observer

Dear All 

I want monitor Linux device via syslog method when i go to input data  not found Tcp & udp option 

Now to add this input option  ? As

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Roy_9
Motivator

@fortiweb TCP and UDP inputs are not allowed even on Splunk cloud SH or IDM, the only way is to spun up a on premise heavy forwarder and create inputs.

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richgalloway
SplunkTrust
SplunkTrust

TCP and UDP inputs are not allowed in Splunk Cloud.  You must use  forwarder to receive TCP/UDP input and forward the data to Splunk Cloud.

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