Install the Splunk Add-on for Cisco ISE¶
Use the tables below to determine where and how to install this add-on in a distributed deployment of Splunk Enterprise.
If you are not using a distributed deployment, or you need further instructions on how to install an add-on in your specific deployment environment, see the installation walkthroughs section at the bottom of this page for links to installation instructions specific to a single-instance deployment, distributed deployment, or Splunk Cloud.
Where to install this add-on¶
Unless otherwise noted, all supported add-ons can be safely installed to all tiers of a distributed Splunk platform deployment. See Where to install Splunk add-ons in Splunk Add-ons for more information.
This table provides a reference for installing this specific add-on to a distributed deployment of Splunk Enterprise.
| Splunk instance type | Supported | Required | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Search Heads | Yes | Yes | Install this add-on to all search heads where Cisco ISE knowledge management is required. |
| Indexers | Yes | Conditional | This add-on includes index-time operations and must be installed on either indexers or heavy forwarders. |
| Heavy Forwarders | Yes | Conditional | This add-on includes index-time operations and must be installed on either indexers or heavy forwarders. |
| Universal Forwarders | Yes | No | This add-on supports forwarders of any type for data collection. |
Distributed deployment feature compatibility¶
This table describes the compatibility of this add-on with Splunk distributed deployment features.
| Distributed deployment feature | Supported | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Search Head Clusters | Yes | You can install this add-on on a search head cluster for all search-time functionality. |
| Indexer Clusters | Yes | You can install this add-on on an indexer cluster for all index-time functionality. |
| Deployment Server | Yes | Supported for deploying the configured add-on. |
Installation walkthroughs¶
The Splunk Add-Ons manual includes an Installing add-ons guide that helps you successfully install any Splunk-supported add-on to your Splunk platform.
For a detailed walkthrough of the installation procedure, follow the link that matches your deployment scenario: