Learning Splunk - What Type of Data Do We Have – Sourcetype

The video tutorial explains how Splunk categorizes data into different source types, which help identify the structure and format of data events. It covers common default source types like access combined, win event log security, and Cisco syslog. The tutorial also discusses how source types are assigned, potentially overridden, and used for efficient data searching. It provides insights into viewing source types within a Splunk instance and highlights the importance of source types in internal logs. The next video will focus on data storage in Splunk using indexes.

What is the purpose of a source type in Splunk?

How does Splunk determine the format of the data it processes?

Can you name some common default source types in Splunk?

What happens to the source type when data is indexed in Splunk?

What is the significance of the source type field in indexed events?