Are scheduled searches run in background? What is the runtime limit for them?

[TiagoTLD1]

Hi

I am facing some issues with the time the jobs can run.

Are scheduled searches run in background? What is the runtime limit for them?

Thanks

[rjthibod · Accepted solution]

Yes, scheduled searches are run in the background based on their scheduling configuration.

I don't think there is an inherit limit on how long a search can take, but there are limits on how long sub-searches and specific commands can take before being auto-finalized.

Peruse http://docs.splunk.com/Documentation/Splunk/6.5.2/Admin/Limitsconf for specific entries that may apply to your saved searches.

[rjthibod]

What do you mean by "runtime limit"? Do you mean is there a limit to how long they can take before failing?

Yes, scheduled searches are run in the background based on their scheduling configuration.

[TiagoTLD1]

Yes that is actually what I mean

Do scheduled sabed searches might not finish due to taking too long?