Troubleshooting Tool for DB Connect
Splunk provides you with this command line utility that goes with Splunk DB Connect that enables you to troubleshoot basic configuration problems from your network, database, and DB Connect, saving you time and effort.
Functions
- Test connectivity between DBX and DB instances
- Test DB credentials
- Test JDBC driver compatibility
- Test JVM options
Limitations
- Test scheduled inputs
- Test DBX search commands(dbxquery, dbxlookup, dbxoutput)
- Run SQL targeting on a DB instance
Applicability
- Use this tool if you see errors regarding DB connect in the configuration UI or logs, and are able to to run SQL queries with a database client to troubleshoot connectivity issues.
- This tool cannot fix issues that are not related DB Connect connectivity. It cannot troubleshoot issues such as E.G. data loss/duplication, performance issue, or HEC errors.
dbx-jdbc-addons.conf.spec | Set Up Troubleshooting Tool for DB Connect |
This documentation applies to the following versions of Splunk® DB Connect: 4.0.0
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