Splunk® DB Connect

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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.
Last modified on 27 January, 2021
dbx-jdbc-addons.conf.spec   Set Up Troubleshooting Tools for DB Connect

This documentation applies to the following versions of Splunk® DB Connect: 4.0.0

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