About the Splunk Add-on for Linux¶
| Version | 2.1.1 |
| Vendor Products | Linux as supported by CollectD and AuditD. See also Unix operating systems. |
| Add-on has web UI | No. This add-on does not contain any views. |
The Splunk Add-on for Linux allows Splunk to collect Linux-related performance metrics and data generated by the open source CollectD project (see https://collectd.org/) using HTTP Event Collector (HEC) or Transmission Control Protocol (TCP). The Splunk Add-on for Linux collects the following types of data:
- CPU metrics
- Memory metrics
- Swap metrics
- Mount point and file system usage
- Network interface traffic
- Disk utilization
- System load
- Process information
- Network protocol information
- IRQ metrics
- TCP connections information
- Thermal information
- System uptime statistics
Release notes¶
For a summary of new features, fixed issues, and known issues, and for more information on release history, see Release notes for the Splunk Add-on for Linux.
Compatibility¶
This add-on provides the inputs and Common Information Model (CIM)-compatible knowledge to use with other Splunk apps, such as Splunk Enterprise Security and the Splunk App for PCI Compliance.
For detailed information about compatibility with other software, CIM versions, and platforms, see Release notes for the Splunk Add-on for Linux.
Source types and lookups¶
For more information about the source types for Splunk Add-on for Linux, see Source types.
Download the add-on¶
Download the Splunk Add-on for Linux from Splunkbase.
Install and configure the add-on¶
For information about installing and configuring the Splunk Add-on for Linux, see Installation and configuration overview for Splunk Add-on for Linux.
Hardware and software requirements¶
For more information, see Hardware and software requirements.
Additional resources¶
Search the Splunk Community page for questions related to the Splunk Add-on for Linux.