Is DB connect json possible?

bosseres · ‎02-15-2022

Hello, everyone!

I want to configure getting data in json format through splunk db connect.

Database is mysql. Is it possible?

richgalloway · ‎02-15-2022

I'm pretty sure DB Connect cannot do that, but you should be able to write a modular/scripted input that leverages relevant libraries to read MySQL records and convert them into JSON.

What problem are you trying to solve?

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VatsalJagani · ‎02-15-2022

I would agree with @richgalloway

@bosseres - Is there any reason you don't like key=value pairs created by DB Connect?

Is DB connect json possible?

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