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Splunk OpenTelemetry Collector
Splunk OpenTelemetry Collector
Version 0.163.1 · by SignalFx
Official site: splunk.com
About Splunk OpenTelemetry Collector
The Splunk OpenTelemetry Collector is a distribution of the [OpenTelemetry Collector](https://opentelemetry.io/docs/collector/). It provides a unified way to receive, process, and export metric, trace, and log data for Splunk Observability Cloud.
#### Package Parameters
The following package parameters are available:
* `/SPLUNK_ACCESS_TOKEN`: The Splunk access token (org token) used to send data to Splunk Observability Cloud.
* `/SPLUNK_REALM`: The Splunk realm to send the data to. Default value is `us0`.
* `/SPLUNK_INGEST_URL:`: URL of the Splunk ingest endpoint (e.g. `https://ingest.us1.observability.splunkcloud.com`). Default value is `https://ingest.$SPLUNK_REALM.observability.splunkcloud.com`.
* `/SPLUNK_API_URL`: URL of the Splunk API endpoint (e.g. `https://api.us1.observability.splunkcloud.com`). Default value is `https://api.$SPLUNK_REALM.observability.splunkcloud.com`.
* `/SPLUNK_HEC_TOKEN`: The Splunk HEC authentication token. Default value is the same as `SPLUNK_ACCESS_TOKEN`.
* `/SPLUNK_HEC_URL`: URL of the Splunk HEC endpoint (e.g. `https://ingest.us1.observability.splunkcloud.com/v1/log`). Default value is `https://ingest.$SPLUNK_REALM.observability.splunkcloud.com/v1/log`
* `/SPLUNK_LISTEN_INTERFACE`: The network interface the collector receivers will listen on. Default value is `127.0.0.1` for agent mode and `0.0.0.0` for gateway.
* `/SPLUNK_OPAMP_SUPERVISOR_ENABLED:true|false`: Set to `true` to manage the Collector with OpAMP Supervisor. Default value is `false`.
* `/MODE`: This parameter is used for setting the Collector configuration file to `\ProgramData\Splunk\OpenTelemetry Collector\agent_config.yaml` or `\ProgramData\Splunk\OpenTelemetry Collector\gateway_config.yaml`. Possible values are `agent` and `gateway`. Default value is `agent`.
To pass parameters, use `--params "''"` (e.g. `choco install splunk-otel-collector --params="'/SPLUNK_ACCESS_TOKEN:MY_SPLUNK_ACCESS_TOKEN /SPLUNK_REALM:MY_SPLUNK_REALM'"`).
To have choco remember parameters on upgrade, be sure to set `choco feature enable -n=useRememberedArgumentsForUpgrades` before installation.
See [Chocolatey Installation](https://github.com/signalfx/splunk-otel-collector/blob/main/docs/getting-started/windows-manual.md#chocolatey-installation) for additional details.
How to install Splunk OpenTelemetry Collector
- Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
- Prefer the command line? With Chocolatey you can install and update it with: choco install splunk-opentelemetry-collector
- Open Splunk OpenTelemetry Collector once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Splunk OpenTelemetry Collector free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to splunk.com, the developer's official site, where Splunk OpenTelemetry Collector is available to download. Grabware doesn't host or modify any files.
What is the latest version of Splunk OpenTelemetry Collector?
The version listed here is 0.163.1, published /Date(1792. The developer's site always has the newest release.
How do I install Splunk OpenTelemetry Collector from the command line?
With Chocolatey, run: choco install splunk-opentelemetry-collector. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is Splunk OpenTelemetry Collector safe?
Splunk OpenTelemetry Collector downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.
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