A monitor has been created in inputs. con: for a directory that contains a mix of file types.
How would a Cloud Admin fine-tune assigned sourcetypes for different files in the directory during the input phase?
When dealing with a directory containing a mix of file types, it's essential to fine-tune the sourcetypes for different files to ensure accurate data parsing and indexing.
B . On the forwarder collecting the data, leave sourcetype as automatic for the directory monitor. Then create a props.conf that assigns a specific sourcetype by source stanza: This is the correct answer. In this approach, the Universal Forwarder is set up with a directory monitor where the sourcetype is initially left as automatic. Then, a props.conf file is configured to specify different sourcetypes based on the source (filename or path). This ensures that as the data is collected, it is appropriately categorized by sourcetype according to the file type.
Splunk Documentation Reference:
Configuring Inputs and Sourcetypes
Fine-tuning sourcetypes
Which of the following files is used for both search-time and index-time configuration?
The props.conf file is a crucial configuration file in Splunk that is used for both search-time and index-time configurations.
At index-time, props.conf is used to define how data should be parsed and indexed, such as timestamp recognition, line breaking, and data transformations.
At search-time, props.conf is used to configure how data should be searched and interpreted, such as field extractions, lookups, and sourcetypes.
B . props.conf is the correct answer because it is the only file listed that serves both index-time and search-time purposes.
Splunk Documentation Reference:
props.conf - configuration for search-time and index-time
Which of the following statements is true about data transformations using SEDCMD?
SEDCMD is a directive used within the props.conf file in Splunk to perform inline data transformations. Specifically, it uses sed-like syntax to modify data as it is being processed.
A . Can only be used to mask or truncate raw data: This is the correct answer because SEDCMD is typically used to mask sensitive data, such as obscuring personally identifiable information (PII) or truncating parts of data to ensure privacy and compliance with security policies. It is not used for more complex transformations such as changing the sourcetype per event.
B . Configured in props.conf and transform.conf: Incorrect, SEDCMD is only configured in props.conf.
C . Can be used to manipulate the sourcetype per event: Incorrect, SEDCMD does not manipulate the s ourcetype.
D . Operates on a REGEX pattern match of the source, sourcetype, or host of an event: Incorrect, while SEDCMD uses regex for matching patterns in the data, it does not operate on the source, sourcetype, or host specifically.
Splunk Documentation Reference:
SEDCMD Usage
Mask Data with SEDCMD
Which of the following files is used for both search-time and index-time configuration?
The props.conf file is a crucial configuration file in Splunk that is used for both search-time and index-time configurations.
At index-time, props.conf is used to define how data should be parsed and indexed, such as timestamp recognition, line breaking, and data transformations.
At search-time, props.conf is used to configure how data should be searched and interpreted, such as field extractions, lookups, and sourcetypes.
B . props.conf is the correct answer because it is the only file listed that serves both index-time and search-time purposes.
Splunk Documentation Reference:
props.conf - configuration for search-time and index-time
Given the following set of files, which of the monitor stanzas below will result in Splunk monitoring all of the files ending with .log?
Files:
/var/log/www1/secure.log
/var/log/www1/access.log
/var/log/www2/logs/secure.log
/var/log/www2/access.log
/var/log/www2/access.log.1
The ellipsis (...) in [monitor:///var/log/.../*.log] allows Splunk to monitor files ending in .log in all nested directories under /var/log/. [Reference: Splunk Docs on monitor stanza syntax]
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