Data Types
The data type descriptors on Splunk Lantern help you learn how to work with a wide range of data types. Our data types contain:
- Links to use cases that can be achieved with each data type
- Links to configuration information and data ingestion best practices
- Links to apps and add-ons in Splunkbase
- Extended tips and best practices for working with specific data types
We recommend you follow this process when learning about new data types:
| 1. Check Lantern | 2. Check Splunk Docs | 3. Check other resources | 4. Learning and feedback |
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Search in the categories below to find the data types you're interested in. If you know the specific source you want to use, you can also check our data source descriptors. |
Ensure you're familiar with the Splunk Help information on general data ingestion: |
If you can't find an article for your specific data type, try the following Splunk resources for more information: |
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