Splunk Search

How to extract fields depending on log message type?

dotandvir
Engager

Hi,

I have a log file consisting of log entries with the following format:
data time source message_type optional_qualifier param1, param2,...,param_n

The parameters value only (i.e. not of the type name=value). What would be the easiest way to extract parameter number 3 or 4 and assign them to a field?

Dotan

Tags (2)
1 Solution

Raghav2384
Motivator

Several ways to do it. Using Transforms.conf with delim option.
Or use ondemand rex. http://docs.splunk.com/Documentation/Splunk/6.1.4/Admin/transformsconf

View solution in original post

Raghav2384
Motivator

Several ways to do it. Using Transforms.conf with delim option.
Or use ondemand rex. http://docs.splunk.com/Documentation/Splunk/6.1.4/Admin/transformsconf

Raghav2384
Motivator

This is very high level example:
Sample log: 2012-10-20 15:23:59 abc123|cyz234|xaycvbd|sedghyrd|scvbdg|10002345000

In my Transforms.conf, this would be the entry
[MyStanza]
DELIMS = "|"
FIELDS = "F001","F002","F003"
And then,add ref in
Props.conf
[MyFields]
REPORTS-foo = MyStanza.

Results, you should have F001 = abc123, F002=cyz234 and so on....
Hope this is what you're looking for.

Thanks,
Raghav

dotandvir
Engager

Thank you, do you have a step by step process for doing so? I am a bit confused about what needs to be done in what order.

Dotan

0 Karma
Get Updates on the Splunk Community!

Index This | I am a number, but when you add ‘G’ to me, I go away. What number am I?

March 2024 Edition Hayyy Splunk Education Enthusiasts and the Eternally Curious!  We’re back with another ...

What’s New in Splunk App for PCI Compliance 5.3.1?

The Splunk App for PCI Compliance allows customers to extend the power of their existing Splunk solution with ...

Extending Observability Content to Splunk Cloud

Register to join us !   In this Extending Observability Content to Splunk Cloud Tech Talk, you'll see how to ...