This documentation does not apply to the most recent version of Splunk.
This documentation applies to the following versions of Splunk: 3.0 , 3.0.1 , 3.0.2 , 3.1 , 3.1.1 , 3.1.2 , 3.1.3 , 3.1.4
The getting started section is designed for those who have just downloaded Splunk for the first time, and want to install and use it quickly.
After perusing this section, you will be able to install and configure a single server. Once you know the basics, read on through the rest of the Admin Manual to learn more about how Splunk works, how to configure Splunk for any type of input and how to deploy Splunk across dozens, hundreds or even thousands of servers.