diff --git a/handlers/splunk.yml b/handlers/splunk.yml
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+---
+- name: Stop Splunk
+  command: /opt/splunk/bin/splunk stop
+  become_user: splunk
+
+- name: Start Splunk
+  command: /opt/splunk/bin/splunk start
+  become_user: splunk
+
+- name: Start Splunk (No Warning)
+  command: /opt/splunk/bin/splunk start --accept-license --answer-yes --no-prompt
+  become_user: splunk
diff --git a/tasks/common.yml b/tasks/common.yml
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+---
+- name: Stop Splunk
+  command: /opt/splunk/bin/splunk stop
+  become_user: splunk
+
+- name: Upgrade Splunk
+  unarchive:
+    src: "{{ splunk_archive }}"
+    dest: /opt/splunk
+    owner: splunk
+    group: splunk
+  notify: Start Splunk (No Warning)