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Which of the following is the appropriately formatted SPL search?
Suggested Answer: A
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This is the appropriately formatted SPL search because it follows the SPL syntax rules12, such as:
Using the=operator to specify field-value pairs, such asindex=securityandsourcetype=linux.
Using theORoperator to combine multiple values for the same field, such as(invalid OR failed).
Using the|character to separate commands, such asstats count as 'Potential Issues'.
Using theaskeyword to rename fields, such ascount as 'Potential Issues'.
31 comments · newest first
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Ciara
10 months ago
Wait, can you really use "count stats" like that? Sounds weird!
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Cheryl
11 months ago
D seems off with the triple dashes.
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Daisy
11 months ago
C has a syntax error, definitely not it.
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Sophia
11 months ago
I think B is the correct one.
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Izetta
11 months ago
A looks right to me!
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Sommer
12 months ago
Option D seems off to me because of the "index---security" part; I don't recall seeing that format in my studies.
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Xenia
12 months ago
I'm a bit confused about the syntax in option C; I don't think "count stats" is valid, right?
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Han
12 months ago
I remember practicing with similar questions, and I feel like the correct format should include "count" before "as."
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Pok
1 year ago
I think option A looks familiar, but I'm not sure if the stats command is used correctly there.
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Rosendo
1 year ago
This is a good test of my SPL knowledge. I'm confident I can work through this and select the right option.
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Willodean
1 year ago
I'm a little unsure about the use of the "as" keyword in this query. I'll need to reference my notes to make sure I'm applying it correctly.
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William
1 year ago
Okay, I think I've got this. The key is to make sure the query is properly formatted with the correct field names and aggregation function.
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Daron
1 year ago
Hmm, the formatting is a bit tricky here. I'll need to carefully review the options to identify the proper syntax.
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Lenita
1 year ago
This looks like a straightforward SPL query, but I want to double-check the syntax to make sure I get it right.
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Justine
2 years ago
I'm not sure, but I think option D) index---security sourcetype=linux secure (invalid OR failed) | count as 'Potential Issues' might also be correct.
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Kenneth
2 years ago
I agree with Madelyn, option A seems to be the most appropriately formatted SPL search.
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Madelyn
2 years ago
I think the correct answer is A) index=security sourcetype=linux secure (invalid OR failed) | stats count as 'Potential Issues'.
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Renea
2 years ago
Haha, this question is a real brainteaser! I'm just glad I don't have to debug any of these SPL queries in real life. That's what the Splunk admins are for!
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Gregg
2 years ago
Trina: Hmm, I'm not sure. Let's double-check the syntax before we submit our answer.
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Melynda
2 years ago
User 3: No, I believe it's D) index---security sourcetype=linux secure (invalid OR failed) | count as 'Potential Issues'
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Trina
2 years ago
I think the correct answer is A) index=security sourcetype=linux secure (invalid OR failed) | stats count as 'Potential Issues'
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Terry
2 years ago
I know, right? These options are tricky!
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Kindra
2 years ago
C) has some weird dashes in the index field, so that can't be right. D) is close, but it's missing the 'stats' keyword.
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Shaniqua
2 years ago
I'm going with B). The 'as' keyword is supposed to come after the stats command, right?
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Jordan
2 years ago
D) index---security sourcetype=linux secure (invalid OR failed) | count as \'Potential Issues\'
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Anissa
2 years ago
Yes, you are correct. The 'as' keyword should come after the stats command.
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Shawna
2 years ago
B) index=security sourcetype=linux secure (invalid OR failed) | stats as \'Potential Issues\'
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Leigha
2 years ago
A) index=security sourcetype=linux secure (invalid OR failed) | stats count as \'Potential Issues\'
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Kimberlie
2 years ago
A) looks like the correct format to me. The pipe symbol, the stats command, and the 'as' keyword are all in the right places.
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Irma
2 years ago
I agree, the pipe symbol, stats command, and 'as' keyword are all in the right places.
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Bernardine
2 years ago
A) looks like the correct format to me.