splunk ES and Esesntial app prequiest

[ahmedragy922]

hi,
is there any prerequisite to install or make ES or Essential app work ??? like should I install CIM add-on before deploying ES or Essential app???

[jimmytpowers · Accepted solution]

Hello,

Try here : https://docs.splunk.com/Documentation/ES/5.3.0/Install/DeploymentPlanning

Also a best practice to utilize CIM to normalize data, I would install it.

Cheers,