
Dataset functions
There are two types of dataset functions. Generating dataset functions create events to form a dataset. Sink dataset functions consume events from a dataset.
Some dataset functions can be used with any generating command. Other dataset functions are designed to be used only with a specific command. The following table describes the SPL2 dataset functions:
Dataset function | Function type | Description |
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actions | sink | Use this function to interact with the Actions service.
This function is used only with the |
indexes | generating | Use this function to map to the indexes that you have permission to access.
This function is used with any generating command, such as the |
repeat | generating | Use this function to create events in a temporary dataset. The SPL2 repeat() dataset function is similar to the makeresults command in SPL.
This function is used with any generating command, such as the |
See also
- Related information
- Datasets
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