ES apps and add-ons from $SPLUNK_HOME/etc/apps should be copied to which location on the cluster deployer instance?

The correct approach for managing Splunk Enterprise Security apps and add-ons involves placing them in the designated directory for shared cluster configuration. In a clustered environment, the cluster deployer is responsible for distributing apps and configurations to the search heads in a search head cluster.

By copying the ES apps and add-ons to the $SPLUNK_HOME/etc/shcluster/apps directory, you ensure that they are available for all search heads in the cluster. This allows for efficient management and deployment of the applications across the cluster, enabling consistent access to data and configurations for all instances.

Using this directory facilitates the distribution of apps to all members of the search head cluster when changes are made, enhancing operational efficiency and consistency in application management.