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When performing a regex field extraction with the Field Extractor (FX), a data type must be chosen before a sample event can be selected. Which of the following data types are supported?

A.
index or source
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A.
index or source
B.
sourcetype or host
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B.
sourcetype or host
C.
index or sourcetype
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C.
index or sourcetype
D.
sourcetype or source
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D.
sourcetype or source
Suggested answer: D

Explanation:

When using the Field Extractor (FX) in Splunk for regex field extraction, it's important to select the context in which you want to perform the extraction. The context is essentially the subset of data you're focusing on for your field extraction task.

D . Sourcetype or source: This is the correct option. In the initial steps of using the Field Extractor tool, you're prompted to choose a data type for your field extraction. The options available are typically based on the nature of your data and how it's organized in Splunk. 'Sourcetype' refers to the kind of data you're dealing with, a categorization that helps Splunk apply specific processing rules. 'Source' refers to the origin of the data, like a specific log file or data input. By selecting either a sourcetype or source, you're narrowing down the dataset on which you'll perform the regex extraction, making it more manageable and relevant.

asked 23/09/2024
Jérémy FRAISSENET
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