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Using the makeresults command

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When learning a new command, you might need some pretend search results to work with. This can help you to create dashboards, prototypes, perform testing, or perform any other task that requires search results.

How to use Splunk software for this use case 

This video shows you how to effectively use the makeresults command to generate a specified number of search results in temporary memory. You'll learn:

  • How to return a single result or more than one result
  • How to use the annotate argument to generate values for the _raw, _time, host, source, and sourcetype fields, as well as the Splunk server
  • How to use the format argument to return results in CSV or JSON format
  • How to create a host and location field to use with subsequent commands
  • How to use supporting commands like streamstats and eval that are often paired with makeresults for even further customization

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In addition, these resources might help you understand and implement this guidance:

  • Splunk Help: Makeresults

  • Splunk OnDemand Services: Use these credit-based services for direct access to Splunk technical consultants with a variety of technical services from a pre-defined catalog. Most customers have OnDemand Services per their license support plan. Engage the ODS team at ondemand@splunk.com if you would like assistance.