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How to extract field with variable field

michael_wong
Path Finder

In transforms.conf I can use DELIMS to extract the field by fixed format.

My question is, if one of the field is changeable, how can we resolve that?

Thanks,

Michael

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scelikok
SplunkTrust
SplunkTrust

Hi @michael_wong,

You can use host based transforms to achieve this. Define new transform setting  And call this transform using host stanza.

If this reply helps you an upvote and "Accept as Solution" is appreciated.
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michael_wong
Path Finder

Hi @scelikok,

Thanks for your answer. Can you tell more about how to make priority?

I have made the change, but looks it didn't take effect. If two report defined in transform.conf, which one will take effect?

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isoutamo
SplunkTrust
SplunkTrust

Here is defined precedences over source, host, sourcetype https://docs.splunk.com/Documentation/Splunk/latest/Admin/Propsconf.

Can you share your configurations, so we can easier help you.

r. Ismo

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isoutamo
SplunkTrust
SplunkTrust
Are those in some log file/feed or are they from different source/logs?
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michael_wong
Path Finder

No, they are same source, but have a bit difference since configuration inconsistent

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