Splunk Search

What is the maximum number of real-time searches that can be running?

mmilano
Explorer

I have about 50 real-time searches setup, but when I look at the running jobs, I don't see all of them. Can someone please tell me why?

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mmilano
Explorer

Thank you!! I increased max_rt_search_multiplier to 8.

mmilano
Explorer

I am running on a 12 core server.

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yannK
Splunk Employee
Splunk Employee

As long as your server can keep up,
4 per core is the recommended, above is for over clockers 🙂

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yannK
Splunk Employee
Splunk Employee

Default system limit is defined in limits.conf as Nb_core*4

User limits is defined per role is authorize.conf

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