Which role is required to install the CIM Add-on?

The admin role is required to install the CIM Add-on because this role possesses the necessary privileges to manage and configure app installations within Splunk. The admin role has full access to system configuration and can modify core settings, including installing and upgrading apps.

In the context of managing data in Splunk, the CIM (Common Information Model) Add-on helps to ensure data consistency and normalization across various data sources. Only users with admin privileges can execute tasks that impact the overall configuration and performance of the Splunk environment, which is why this role is essential for installing such critical components.

Other roles, such as user, power, and guest, typically have more limited access. Users can generally search and visualize data but cannot perform administrative tasks. The power role has additional capabilities over the user role, such as creating and managing alerts, but it still does not provide the complete permissions necessary for app installation. The guest role typically has very restricted access and does not allow for any administrative functions.