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How to define timestamp in props.conf for JSON events?

jwalzerpitt
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I will be ingesting a JSON file daily that has a K/V field for the date as follows:

 

"Date":  "2023-01-04"

 

I just want to verify the time format in the props.conf file should be set as follows:

 

TIME_FORMAT=%y-%m-%d

 

 Thx

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richgalloway
SplunkTrust
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You're close.  The correct time format is

TIME_FORMAT=%Y-%m-%d

Use upper-case 'Y' for 4-digit years and lower-case 'y' for 2-digit years.

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richgalloway
SplunkTrust
SplunkTrust

You're close.  The correct time format is

TIME_FORMAT=%Y-%m-%d

Use upper-case 'Y' for 4-digit years and lower-case 'y' for 2-digit years.

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