In Splunk, to ingest data from files or directories, the basic configuration in inputs.conf requires at least the following elements:
* monitor stanza: Specifies the file or directory to be monitored.
* sourcetype: Identifies the format or type of the incoming data, which helps Splunk to correctly parse it.
* index: Determines where the data will be stored within Splunk.
The host attribute is optional, as Splunk can auto-assign a host value, but specifying it can be useful in certain scenarios. However, it is not mandatory for data ingestion.
Splunk Cloud Reference: For more details, you can consult the Splunk documentation on inputs.conf file configuration and best practices.
Source:
* Splunk Docs: Monitor files and directories
* Splunk Docs: Inputs.conf examples