Reindex Logs that Have Already Been Indexed by Splunk

Reindex Logs that Have Already Been Indexed by Splunk

What do you do when you want to reindex logs that have already been indexed by Splunk? This article shows you how to use the ‘fishbucket’ method to reindex your data, whether you indexed it into the wrong index or forgot to create an index before applying your inputs.conf.

August 25, 2024 · 4 min · 675 words · Emlin
Granting Splunk Access to System Logs on Linux

How to give Splunk access to Linux logs

Don’t just give it root access! Process of onbaording Linux logs into Splunk using ACLs.

August 25, 2024 · 3 min · 464 words · Emlin
BearlyChilly - Working with Splunk Cloud ACS

How to Work with Splunk Cloud ACS

Splunk Admin Config Service (ACS) API is a super powerful tool that allows you to manage your Splunk Cloud instance programmatically. In this post, I’ll showcase some use cases for Splunk Cloud’s ACS API as well as provide some real-world examples.

February 27, 2024 · 9 min · 1722 words · Emlin
How to Delete Old Logs Automatically When Using Syslog-NG

How to Delete Old Logs Automatically When Using Syslog-NG

Let’s take a look at how to automatically delete old logs when using Syslog-NG. This doesn’t just apply to Syslog-NG, but it’s a common use case.

January 19, 2024 · 6 min · 1098 words · Emlin
Finding and Replacing Encrypted Secrets in Splunk Configurations

Finding and Replacing Encrypted Secrets in Splunk Configurations

Have you ever needed to locate and replace encrypted secrets in your Splunk configurations? It’s a tricky task that requires careful handling. In this article, we’ll guide you through the process.

December 8, 2023 · 3 min · 453 words · Emlin