Getting Data In

how to check if forwarder is forwarding data?

shariinPH
Contributor

I want to check if forwarder is forwarding the latest data to indexer.

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markakirkland
Path Finder

If you know your forwarders are checking in, then you can simply run a search... with an eye on timestamps.

First, check to see that your specific forwarders are checking in using the monitoring console (MC).

Second, search for specific data using the Searching and Reporting app.

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jeffland
SplunkTrust
SplunkTrust

Can't you simply check the index for recent data?

shariinPH
Contributor

got it! tnx

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