Splunk Search

How to filter a search result based on the results of another search?

AllenZhang
Explorer

I have 2 searches:

search AAA|table User
Search BBB|tabble User

How can I filter the result of Search AAA so it only shows those Users which are NOT found in search BBB?

Thanks

Allen

0 Karma

MuS
Legend

Hi AllenZhang,

although I'm no fan of sub searches, you can do it with a subsearch:

search AAA | search NOT [ search BBB | table User ]

Here are some reasons why it is not always a good idea to use subsearch http://docs.splunk.com/Documentation/Splunk/6.3.1/Search/Aboutsubsearches#Subsearch_performance

Hope this helps ...

cheers, MuS

Update:
Here is run everywhere example which is doing the same without a subsearch:

 index=_internal OR index=_audit 
 | stats dc(user) AS dc by user,index 
 | stats sum(dc) AS sum values(index) AS index by user 
 | table index user sum 
 | where sum="1"

It search in two indexes for users which are only found in one of the indexes.

cheers, MuS

Get Updates on the Splunk Community!

.conf24 | Registration Open!

Hello, hello! I come bearing good news: Registration for .conf24 is now open!   conf is Splunk’s rad annual ...

ICYMI - Check out the latest releases of Splunk Edge Processor

Splunk is pleased to announce the latest enhancements to Splunk Edge Processor.  HEC Receiver authorization ...

Introducing the 2024 SplunkTrust!

Hello, Splunk Community! We are beyond thrilled to announce our newest group of SplunkTrust members!  The ...