Getting Data In

Reference a regex from a source tyoe

williamcharlton
Path Finder

We have a dozen logs to ingest into Splunk. The log data will be obtained using regular expressions. Based on local conventions, we'll be creating a dozen source types, each named for its corresponding log.

As it turns out, only two regular expressions are needed for the dozen logs, one regular expression for 4 of the logs, and the second regular expression for the other 8 logs.

I don't want to copy and paste the one regular expression into 4 of the source types and the other regular expression into the other 8 source types. Instead, I want to store the two regular expressions in Splunk one time each and then reference each of the two regular expressions from the 12 source types as appropriate.

Is there a way to store the regular expressions in Splunk one time each and then reference them from the 12 source types?

0 Karma
1 Solution

skalliger
Motivator

Simply: yes, you're looking for modular regular expressions.

Skalli

View solution in original post

skalliger
Motivator

Simply: yes, you're looking for modular regular expressions.

Skalli

Get Updates on the Splunk Community!

Unlock Database Monitoring with Splunk Observability Cloud

  In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, even minor database slowdowns can disrupt user experiences and ...

Purpose in Action: How Splunk Is Helping Power an Inclusive Future for All

At Cisco, purpose isn’t a tagline—it’s a commitment. Cisco’s FY25 Purpose Report outlines how the company is ...

[Upcoming Webinar] Demo Day: Transforming IT Operations with Splunk

Join us for a live Demo Day at the Cisco Store on January 21st 10:00am - 11:00am PST In the fast-paced world ...