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Machine Data same as Metadata

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Are you using the term Machine Data to mean the same a Metadata? Is your software used for Metadata management?

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sdaniels
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sdaniels
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Look here to understand what Machine Data is.

http://www.splunk.com/view/machine-data/SP-CAAACDC

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