Install the JDBC Driver for Snowflake
Distributed deployments
Use these to determine where and how to install this add-on in a distributed deployment of Splunk Enterprise or any deployment for which you are using forwarders to get your data in. Depending on your environment, your preferences, and the requirements of the add-on, you might need to install the add-on in multiple places.
Where to install this add-on
Unless otherwise noted, all supported add-ons can be safely installed to all tiers of a distributed Splunk platform deployment. See Where to install Splunk add-ons in Splunk Add-ons for more information.
This table provides a reference for installing this specific add-on to a distributed deployment of the Splunk platform.| Splunk platform instance type | Supported | Required | Actions required / Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Search Heads | Yes | Yes | |
| Indexers | No | No | Not required, as apps which might require drivers run on Search Heads or Heavy Forwarder. |
| Heavy Forwarders | Yes | Yes | Install this add-on on Heavy Forwarder to enable the driver. |
| Universal Forwarders | No | No | Install this add-on on Heavy Forwarder to enable the driver. |
Distributed deployment feature compatibility
This table describes the compatibility of this add-on with Splunk distributed deployment features.
| Distributed deployment feature | Supported | Actions required / Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Search Head Clusters | Yes | |
| Indexer Clusters | Yes | |
| Deployment Server | Yes | Supported for deploying on Deployment Server. |
Installation walkthroughs
The Splunk Add-Ons manual includes an Installing add-ons guide that helps you successfully install any Splunk-supported add-on to your Splunk platform.
For a walkthrough of the installation procedure, follow the link that matches your deployment scenario: