Getting Data In

Deleting Data Source.

jimjohn
Path Finder

I have created a new data input using files and directories option in splunk web.
I have put 3 excel files.
Later I have found some errors in files and I have deleted the host using host=A |delete command.
Later I try to recreated data source with same excel files.
This time host is not populating and displaying in search.
Any idea why this is happening.

Tags (5)
0 Karma

lguinn2
Legend

It is happening because Splunk knows that it already read these files and will not index them twice. You can reset the file pointers for these files usingbtprobe. Here is a good question/answer that describe this:

btprobe and re-indexing data

Documentation on btprobe

0 Karma
Get Updates on the Splunk Community!

Updated Data Type Articles, Anniversary Celebrations, and More on Splunk Lantern

Splunk Lantern is a Splunk customer success center that provides advice from Splunk experts on valuable data ...

A Prelude to .conf25: Your Guide to Splunk University

Heading to Boston this September for .conf25? Get a jumpstart by arriving a few days early for Splunk ...

4 Ways the Splunk Community Helps You Prepare for .conf25

.conf25 is right around the corner, and whether you’re a first-time attendee or a seasoned Splunker, the ...