Getting Data In

Taking CSV files automatically from folder

jimjohn
Path Finder

I have added a folder to read CSV files through data input >files and directory option.
It seems that when I add a new file it needs splunk instance to restart to take up that file.
Can we configure splunk to read the file automatically when new file is placed into folder.

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Ayn
Legend

Just monitor the whole folder instead of pointing out specific files in that folder.

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Ayn
Legend

In that case something else is going on in your setup. Splunk does not require a restart to pick up new files. One good start for your troubleshooting is using the script found here: http://blogs.splunk.com/2011/01/02/did-i-miss-christmas-2/

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jimjohn
Path Finder

I did like that.Please see the values which i have taken from splunk web.

Full path to your data:D:\SplunkInput\Data
Set host :Constant Value
Source type :csv
Set the destination index :default
Number of files :6
App :launcher

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