Installation and configuration overview for the Splunk Add-on for Linux

Complete the following steps to install and configure this add-on:

1. Install the Splunk Add-on for Linux.

2. Configure CollectD to send data to the Splunk Add-on for Linux.

   a. If you want to collect data in JSON format through HEC, configure HEC inputs for the Splunk Add-on for Linux.

   b. If you want to collect data in Graphite format through TCP, configure TCP inputs for the Splunk Add-on for Linux.

3. Configure AuditD to send data to the Splunk Add-on for Linux.