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Splunk Universal Forwarder
Splunk Universal Forwarder
Version 10.6.0.5 · by Splunk Inc
Official site: splunk.com
About Splunk Universal Forwarder
The universal forwarder collects data from a data source or another forwarder and sends it to a forwarder or a Splunk deployment. With a universal forwarder, you can send data to Splunk Enterprise, Splunk Light, or Splunk Cloud.
## Package Parameters
All install arguments supported by the Splunk Forwarder MSI can be provided as install arguments. For example:
```
choco install splunk-universalforwarder --install-arguments="SPLUNK_APP=SplunkForwarder FORWARD_SERVER=somehost:9997 DEPLOYMENT_SERVER=depserver:8089"
```
For a full list of available arguments, see the documentation [here](https://docs.splunk.com/Documentation/Splunk/latest/Installation/InstallonWindowsviathecommandline).
How to install Splunk Universal Forwarder
- 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-universal-forwarder
- Open Splunk Universal Forwarder once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Splunk Universal Forwarder free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to splunk.com, the developer's official site, where Splunk Universal Forwarder is available to download. Grabware doesn't host or modify any files.
What is the latest version of Splunk Universal Forwarder?
The version listed here is 10.6.0.5, published /Date(1791. The developer's site always has the newest release.
How do I install Splunk Universal Forwarder from the command line?
With Chocolatey, run: choco install splunk-universal-forwarder. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is Splunk Universal Forwarder safe?
Splunk Universal Forwarder 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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