SPLK-1002 Macros, Saved Searches and CIM Practice Question
When creating a saved search that runs every hour and sends an email alert when the count of errors exceeds 10, which action must be configured in addition to the search logic?
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Add an email alert action in the saved search settings.
Saved searches that trigger alerts require at least one alert action (e.g., email) to be defined in the saved search settings. Option B is incorrect because the `| alert` command is not used in search strings for saved search alerts. Option C is incorrect because a lookup table is not required for alerting. Option D is incorrect because summary indexing is unrelated to sending email alerts.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Add an email alert action in the saved search settings.
Why this is correct
Alert actions such as email must be configured to trigger notifications.
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Include '| alert' command in the search string.
Why it's wrong here
Alert actions are configured in the saved search UI, not in the SPL.
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Create a lookup table to store error counts.
Why it's wrong here
Lookups are not necessary for simple alerting functionality.
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Enable summary indexing for the search.
Why it's wrong here
Summary indexing is optional and not required for alerting.
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