SPLK-1002 Transactions and Event Correlation Practice Question
An analyst runs `sourcetype=access_combined | transaction clientip` and notices many single-event transactions. Which option would help close transactions more accurately?
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Why each option matters
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Add `endswith="status=200"`
Adding `endswith` helps define when a transaction should close, reducing false single-event transactions (e.g., 200 status often indicates end). Option B (maxpause) might help but not as targeted. Option C (closedelay) is not valid. Option D (null) is not helpful.
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Add `endswith="status=200"`
Why this is correct
endswith ensures transaction closes when a logout or end event occurs.
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Increase maxpause to 1 hour
Why it's wrong here
maxpause might close transactions, but not as precise as endswith.
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Do nothing; single events are fine
Why it's wrong here
Single events indicate the transaction didn't close properly.
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Set closedelay=10
Why it's wrong here
closedelay is not a valid transaction option.
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