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Can we store data in our Splunk indexes forever particular index?

ssuluguri
Path Finder
‎01-25-2023 12:08 PM

Hi guys,

 

Do we have an option to store data forever in either of buckets (warm or cold) for particular index ?

 

If yes can some share the stanza .

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richgalloway
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‎01-25-2023 12:24 PM

There is no "keep forever" setting in indexes.conf.  Set frozenTimePeriodInSecs, maxTotalDataSizeMB, and maxVolumeDataSizeMB (if using volumes) to their maximum values.  Then keep an eye on your storage.

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