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What should the sourcetype setting be for my sample log in order for Splunk to parse the timestamp?

splgeek
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<?xml version="1.0"?><Transmission xmlns="http://xxx.oracle.com/apps/xxx"><TransmissionHeader><Version>6.3.7</Version><TransmissionCreateDt><GLogDate>20161115035429</GLogDate>

When i add a sample log file, Splunk is unable to parse the timestamp. What should be the sourcetype setting so it can parse the timestamp correctly?

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somesoni2
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You need to setup your custom sourcetype with following

TIME_PREFIX = \<GLogDate\>
TIME_FORMAT = %Y%m%d%H%M%S
MAX_TIMESTAMP_LOOKAHEAD = 14
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