Getting Data In

Folder Monitoring

diegosainz
Path Finder

I would like create a monitor/alert that looks for a *.msg file in a particular folder on the quarter hour. Any advice for the Inputs config would be appreciated.

Tags (2)
0 Karma

stefandagerman
Path Finder

Anything in here missing to answer your question? http://docs.splunk.com/Documentation/Splunk/latest/Data/Configureyourinputs

Splunk does not do 'timed' monitoring. It can monitor your folder and pick up any *.msg file when it appears/changes. If you need to make sure that data is only indexed every 15 minutes (use-case?), setup a cronjob that copies the file "on the quarter hour" into the folder monitored by splunk and consider using a batch input, if your file size justifies it.

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 ...

Splunk is officially part of Cisco

Revolutionizing how our customers build resilience across their entire digital footprint.   Splunk ...

Splunk APM & RUM | Planned Maintenance March 26 - March 28, 2024

There will be planned maintenance for Splunk APM and RUM between March 26, 2024 and March 28, 2024 as ...