#Splunk enterprise security latest version upgrade#

If possible test the upgrade in a replicated 'dev' environment to ensure functionality of all your apps/add-ons/etc.

Confirm your apps are compatible to the version you upgrade to.

Starting with version 4.10, each minor version of Splunk SOAR is supported for twenty-four (24) months from the release of that minor version.

Read New Features for the version you are planning to upgrade to. Each minor version of Splunk Enterprise Security is Supported for twenty-four (24) months from release of that minor version.

Read the Known Issues for the version you are planning to upgrade to.

Identify the type of architecture your splunk environment contains(standalone, distributed, indexer clustering, search head clustering, premium apps(ITSI/ES/etc)).

We'll be updating this graphic as we gather more input. What's your experience? We'd like to hear from you. For communication plan best practices, see Communication best practices for a Splunk deployment in the Splunk Success Framework Handbook.

Communicate your timeline to everyone who's affected by the upgrade.

Identify everyone in your org who is affected by the upgrade.

Develop a timeline to prepare for upgrade, and a schedule for your live upgrade window.

The latest version of Splunk ES, version 4. Remember these operational best practices for upgrading: Our customers use Splunk Enterprise Security (ES) as an analytics-driven SIEM to quickly detect threats, respond to attacks, ransomware, to accelerate responses across their cloud and on-premises deployments. Please refer to the linked documentation for the version of Splunk you're upgrading to before you proceed with an upgrade. It is not a comprehensive upgrade plan, and does not include technical details for upgrading. This diagram is for planning purposes only. This process works for all Splunk Validated Architectures - just skip the components that aren't relevant to your deployment. See User Agreement for details.Glad you asked! We've created a high-level process road map for upgrading Splunk Enterprise, forwarders and apps. Such communications and work product are private and confidential.

Notwithstanding the above, using this IS does not constitute consent to PM, LE or CI investigative searching or monitoring of the content of privileged communications, or work product, related to personal representation or services by attorneys, psychotherapists, or clergy, and their assistants. This IS includes security measures (e.g., authentication and access controls) to protect USG interests – not for your personal benefit or privacy.Communications using, or data stored on, this IS are not private, are subject to routine monitoring, interception, and search, and may be disclosed or used for any USG authorized purpose.At any time, the USG may inspect and seize data stored on this IS.

The USG routinely intercepts and monitors communications on this IS for purposes including, but not limited to, penetration testing, COMSEC monitoring, network operations and defense, personnel misconduct (PM), law enforcement (LE), and counterintelligence (CI) investigations.Splunk Enterprise Security 4.7.6 is also installed on the deployment and will require updating to remain compatible. I understand this will take at least one intermediary step to Splunk 7.x. Government (USG) Information System (IS) that is provided for USG-authorized use only.īy using this IS (which includes any device attached to this IS), you consent to the following conditions: I am looking to upgrade Splunk Enterprise from 6.6.9 to 8.0.x.