Monitoring Splunk

Cannot search for new file- How do I get Splunk to pick up the file so I can view it in the UI?

kielsd1045
New Member

I am creating a new file in the /var/log directory but when I sure for events I get zero result. How do I get Splunk to pick up the file so I can view it in the UI?

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diogofgm
SplunkTrust
SplunkTrust

You need to check if you have a monitor input configured in the machine where the file is.

In the machine it self you can use tool to find this

/opt/splunk/bin/splunk btool inputs list --debug monitor
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Hope I was able to help you. If so, some karma would be appreciated.
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