Fix AppInspect: Remove index paths for Splunk Cloud compatibility#5
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- Remove homePath, coldPath, thawedPath from indexes.conf - Remove frozenTimePeriodInSecs (admin-controlled setting) - Keep only datatype=metric for index definition - Add note about Splunk Cloud admin creating the index https://claude.ai/code/session_014YNv3fKbpjQB5eMZCrHwzi
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This pull request addresses Splunk AppInspect requirements by removing index path and retention settings from indexes.conf that are incompatible with Splunk Cloud deployments. The changes ensure the app can pass AppInspect validation for Splunk Cloud compatibility while maintaining functionality for Splunk Enterprise.
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- Removed admin-controlled settings (
homePath,coldPath,thawedPath,frozenTimePeriodInSecs) from indexes.conf - Added documentation comments explaining deployment differences between Splunk Cloud and Enterprise
- Retained only the essential
datatype = metricproperty for index definition
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- Remove indexes.conf entirely (Splunk Cloud apps cannot define indexes) - Update README with manual index creation instructions - Add instructions for both Enterprise and Cloud environments - Update Initial Setup section to reflect manual index creation https://claude.ai/code/session_014YNv3fKbpjQB5eMZCrHwzi
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