Bash on BearlyChilly https://bearlychilly.com/tags/bash/ Recent content in Bash on BearlyChilly Hugo -- 0.123.7 en Mon, 13 Jan 2025 09:25:17 +0000 Transparent Huge Pages (THP) in Linux and How it Affects Splunk https://bearlychilly.com/notes/transparent-huge-pages-thp-in-linux-and-how-it-affects-splunk/ Mon, 13 Jan 2025 09:25:17 +0000 https://bearlychilly.com/notes/transparent-huge-pages-thp-in-linux-and-how-it-affects-splunk/ Transparent Huge Pages (THP) is a Linux kernel feature designed to optimize memory management, but it can significantly impact the performance of certain applications. This article explores the benefits and challenges of THP, with a particular focus on its effects on Splunk performance and how to configure it appropriately for optimal system operation. Reindex Logs that Have Already Been Indexed by Splunk https://bearlychilly.com/notes/reindex-logs-that-have-already-been-indexed-by-splunk/ Sun, 25 Aug 2024 16:57:12 +0000 https://bearlychilly.com/notes/reindex-logs-that-have-already-been-indexed-by-splunk/ What do you do when you want to reindex logs that have already been indexed by Splunk? This article shows you how to use the ‘fishbucket’ method to reindex your data, whether you indexed it into the wrong index or forgot to create an index before applying your inputs.conf. How to Give Splunk Access to Linux Logs https://bearlychilly.com/notes/how-to-give-splunk-access-to-linux-logs/ Sun, 25 Aug 2024 15:49:55 +0000 https://bearlychilly.com/notes/how-to-give-splunk-access-to-linux-logs/ Don’t just give it root access! Process of onbaording Linux logs into Splunk using ACLs. How to Work with Splunk Cloud ACS https://bearlychilly.com/notes/how-to-work-with-splunk-cloud-acs/ Tue, 27 Feb 2024 20:57:22 +0000 https://bearlychilly.com/notes/how-to-work-with-splunk-cloud-acs/ Splunk Admin Config Service (ACS) API is a super powerful tool that allows you to manage your Splunk Cloud instance programmatically. In this post, I’ll showcase some use cases for Splunk Cloud’s ACS API as well as provide some real-world examples. How to Delete Old Logs Automatically When Using Syslog-NG https://bearlychilly.com/notes/how-to-delete-old-logs-automatically-when-using-syslog-ng/ Fri, 19 Jan 2024 08:40:57 +0000 https://bearlychilly.com/notes/how-to-delete-old-logs-automatically-when-using-syslog-ng/ Let’s take a look at how to automatically delete old logs when using Syslog-NG. This doesn’t just apply to Syslog-NG, but it’s a common use case. Finding and Replacing Encrypted Secrets in Splunk Configurations https://bearlychilly.com/notes/finding-and-replacing-encrypted-secrets-in-splunk-configurations/ Fri, 08 Dec 2023 09:24:15 +0000 https://bearlychilly.com/notes/finding-and-replacing-encrypted-secrets-in-splunk-configurations/ Have you ever needed to locate and replace encrypted secrets in your Splunk configurations? It’s a tricky task that requires careful handling. In this article, we’ll guide you through the process. Linux Splunk Universal Forwarder Install Process and Silent Install https://bearlychilly.com/notes/splunk---linux-universal-forwarder-silent-install-v2/ Fri, 04 Aug 2023 12:15:22 +0000 https://bearlychilly.com/notes/splunk---linux-universal-forwarder-silent-install-v2/ This guide will walk you through the process of installing a Linux Splunk Universal Forwarder (UF) with the aim of automating the process.