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types of logs that can be indexed into splunk ?

asmafirdous
Engager

HI , im new splunk . and i would like to know. types of logs which can be indexed into splunk and collector and port details. Like, json , using HEC collector and which port.

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gcusello
SplunkTrust
SplunkTrust

Hi @asmafirdous,
you can index:

  • every type of text files,
  • script outputs,
  • database queries,
  • WinEvenLogs,
  • PerfMonitor,
  • syslogs,
  • SNMP,
  • other sources using pull clients (e.g. eSteamer).

For more infos see at https://docs.splunk.com/Documentation/Splunk/8.0.2/Data/WhatSplunkcanmonitor or https://docs.splunk.com/Documentation/Splunk/8.0.2/Data/Getstartedwithgettingdatain

Summarizing each kind of text file.

the port depends on the source (e.g. using Forwarders ususlly 9997, syslogs usually 514, etc...).

Ciao.
Giuseppe

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gcusello
SplunkTrust
SplunkTrust

Hi @asmafirdous,
you can index:

  • every type of text files,
  • script outputs,
  • database queries,
  • WinEvenLogs,
  • PerfMonitor,
  • syslogs,
  • SNMP,
  • other sources using pull clients (e.g. eSteamer).

For more infos see at https://docs.splunk.com/Documentation/Splunk/8.0.2/Data/WhatSplunkcanmonitor or https://docs.splunk.com/Documentation/Splunk/8.0.2/Data/Getstartedwithgettingdatain

Summarizing each kind of text file.

the port depends on the source (e.g. using Forwarders ususlly 9997, syslogs usually 514, etc...).

Ciao.
Giuseppe

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asmafirdous
Engager

@gcusello Thank you so much for shared details. It gives me a good start to learn from.

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gcusello
SplunkTrust
SplunkTrust

Hi @asmafirdous,
if this answer solves you need, please accept and/or upvote it to share this info with other people in Community.

Ciao.
Giuseppe

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