In Splunk Cloud, apps are installed via which component?

In Splunk Cloud, apps are primarily installed and managed through the search head. The search head is the component that allows users to run searches, analyze data, and interact with the Splunk interface. It provides the user interface for the Splunk environment, where various applications can be installed to extend functionality and provide additional features such as dashboards, reports, and visualizations.

When an app is installed on the search head, it typically includes configuration files, user interface elements, and additional scripts or functionalities that enhance the data visualization and analysis capabilities for users. Effective app management is crucial in Splunk Cloud environments because it ensures that users have access to the tools they need for data analysis without directly modifying the underlying data sources or indexers.

Other components like the universal forwarder, heavy forwarder, and data indexer play different roles in the Splunk architecture. The universal forwarder is primarily used for lightweight data collection from sources and forwarding it to the indexers or search heads. The heavy forwarder can process and route data but is not typically responsible for app installations. The data indexer focuses on indexing and storing the data collected by forwarders rather than managing apps. Thus, the management and installation of apps specifically occur at the search head level, making