Add a timestamp format in Health Log Analytics
Define any timestamp format that does not appear in the list of defined formats. Health Log Analytics must be able to read timestamps of any format contained in your log files.
Before you begin
Role required: evt_mgmt_admin
Procedure
Navigate to All > Health Log Analytics > Data Input > Timestamp Formats.
To determine whether your timestamp format matches a predefined format in the system, do the following:
Select Find format.
Enter a sample of your timestamp.
Select Find format.
If the sample matches an existing format, the system provides its ID.
If your timestamp sample doesn't match an existing format, then manually define your custom format and add it to the available timestamp formats.
On the Timestamp Formats page, select New.
On the form, fill in the fields.
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| ID | ID of the timestamp format. This value is selected automatically. |
| Format | Valid timestamp format. For example, dd-MMM-yyyy, HH:mm.Note: Health Log Analytics uses the Java 8 API for timestamp syntax. |
| Sample | Example of the timestamp format. For example, 03-May-2018, 10:20. |
| Description | Description of the timestamp format. |
- Select Submit.
Result
The system validates the timestamp format and adds it to the list of available timestamps.
Parent Topic:Additional data input setup tasks in Health Log Analytics