Configuring Data Input & Index
In order for Splunk to receive data from the Unified Flow Collector you must first configure a Data Input & an Index.
There are 5 steps to set up a Data Input & Index
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Create a Data Input: Settings -> Data Inputs -> HTTP Event Collector -> +Add New
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Give it a Name, click Next
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Source Type -> Select -> Select Source Type -> Log To Metrics -> log2metrics_keyvalue
- Select Allowed Indexes (pick the ElastiFlow Index you want to use, if one does not exist click "Create a new index")
- Verify these sections and click Review:
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Click Submit
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Copy this Token Value and use it in your ElastiFlow configuration here