Timeout parameters

Configure the timeout parameters in agent_management.conf to control how long agent management operations wait before timing out.

Configure the timeout parameters in agent_management.conf to control how long agent management operations wait before timing out. For more information about this configuration file, see agent_management.conf

Timeouts are configured in the following file:

$SPLUNK_HOME/etc/system/local/agent_management.conf

The following table describes the available timeout parameters:

Stanza Parameter Description
[general] request_timeout Controls how long agent management works on a request before timing out.
[splunkd_client] request_timeout Controls how long agent management waits for splunkd client response before timing out.

Supported time units and limits

You can specify timeout values using the following time units:

  • s for seconds
  • m for minutes
  • h for hours

Hours are the highest supported unit. For example, use 24h for one day.

There is no practical maximum timeout. The technical limit is approximately 290 years.

A value of 5m (5 minutes) or 10m (10 minutes) is typical for both timeout parameters. Adjust the value based on your setup scale and the number of agents in your environment.

Consider the following trade-offs when you set timeout values:

  • Lower values provide faster error feedback but can cut off processing that takes longer to complete.
  • Higher values allow more time for operations to finish but can mask underlying setup or agent management issues.