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How can i append my search results to a csv file ?

rakesh_498115
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Hi .

I have a scheduled search which runs for every 5 min . How do i save these results in a csv file ? when using the outputlookup its actually showing me the last 5 min results ..Is there any way to append search results to csv file ?

Thnx in advance.

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MHibbin
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probably should look at the "outputcsv" command, this will output results into csv format within the $SPLUNK_HOME/var/run/splunk directory. If you wanted it elsewhere, you could probably write a simple script to move the file after it has been passed through the outputcsv command.

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MHibbin
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probably should look at the "outputcsv" command, this will output results into csv format within the $SPLUNK_HOME/var/run/splunk directory. If you wanted it elsewhere, you could probably write a simple script to move the file after it has been passed through the outputcsv command.

rakesh_498115
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actually i would like to update the same file with the search results that are generated for every 5 min...

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