Configuring Splunk Vector to Use Application Timestamps for Log Forwarding in OpenShift Container Platform

Solution Verified - Updated -

Issue

  • Experiencing difficulties with serialising application events when forwarding logs to splunk.
  • Desire to utilise the timestamp produced by the application instead of the one added by the logging operator for better event ordering.

Environment

  • Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform (RHOCP)
    • 4
  • Red Hat OpenShift Logging Operator (RHOL)

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