Getting Data In

What's the syntax for monitoring a local windows directory or file?

the_wolverine
Champion
[monitor://C:\\program files\path\filename]

doesn't seem to be working.

0 Karma
1 Solution

the_wolverine
Champion

Ok, working now. In my testing I've found that both ways will work: [monitor://C:\stuff] and [monitor://C:\\stuff] work. Confirmed by trying both and seeing the source appear in metadata.

View solution in original post

0 Karma

the_wolverine
Champion

Ok, working now. In my testing I've found that both ways will work: [monitor://C:\stuff] and [monitor://C:\\stuff] work. Confirmed by trying both and seeing the source appear in metadata.

0 Karma

the_wolverine
Champion

Splunk, I might have missed this but it would be useful for you to provide some Windows syntax examples either in spec file or online documentation. Thx.

schava2
Explorer
[monitor://C:\Program Files\path\filename]

might work
you seem to have a double-slash after C:, also not entirely sure of the case sensitiveness of Splunkd on windows, but just in case might want to preserve the case if you can for the entire path.
Regards,
Srinivas

Get Updates on the Splunk Community!

Your Guide to Splunk Digital Experience Monitoring

A flawless digital experience isn't just an advantage, it's key to customer loyalty and business success. But ...

Data Management Digest – November 2025

  Welcome to the inaugural edition of Data Management Digest! As your trusted partner in data innovation, the ...

Upcoming Webinar: Unmasking Insider Threats with Slunk Enterprise Security’s UEBA

Join us on Wed, Dec 10. at 10AM PST / 1PM EST for a live webinar and demo with Splunk experts! Discover how ...