SHC update apps

[TheBravoSierra]

I run a search head cluster with Splunk Enterprise. Typically I update apps via the back end CLI, but am wondering if I can update via the GUI. My question is: does the GUI >> Manage Apps >> Find App >> Click "Update App to #.##" update the apps on all of my search heads or only on the one I am viewing? I've always been told to go through the cli so never have attempted this. 

Thanks.

[richgalloway · Accepted solution]

You've been told to use the CLI because that is the way that works.  Using the GUI affects only the local SH and can get the cluster out of sync.

[gcusello]

Hi @TheBravoSierra,

in a Search Head Cluster you shouldn't have in the Settings menu the choice to manage and update apps, if you have, check your configurations!

Anyway, in a Search Head Cluster, you have to update apps only using the Deployer, if few words it's its own role and almost the one!

To update apps in a Search Head Cluster follow the steps at https://docs.splunk.com/Documentation/Splunk/8.2.2/DistSearch/PropagateSHCconfigurationchanges

Ciao.

Giuseppe

[TheBravoSierra]

Thanks gcusello!

I will continue using the deployer. For my reference,  what is the config that disables the manage/update apps on a search head cluster member?

[gcusello]

Hi @TheBravoSierra,

i you try to configure an app in a Search Head Cluster using the gui, you have an error and you cannot.

Ciao.

Giuseppe