How to Make Your Splunk Dashboard Dynamic with User Inputs

Learn how to create a `dynamic` Splunk dashboard that allows users to input store numbers and run custom queries on-the-fly for enhanced analytics.
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How to Make Your Splunk Dashboard Dynamic

Creating a dashboard in Splunk is a great way to visualize and analyze your data. However, you might find yourself facing a challenge when you want to make your dashboard more interactive, especially when it comes to running queries based on user input. In this post, we'll walk through how to make a dynamic Splunk dashboard by allowing users to input a store number and run related queries in real-time.

The Problem at Hand

Imagine you have two distinct queries:

Query 1 which analyzes sales data for a specific store (let's say storenumber=1).

Query 2 which examines returns for the same store (storenumber=1).

You want users to be able to change the store number dynamically. If a user enters 2, you need both queries to automatically run for storenumber=2 instead of 1. The challenge is how to implement this switch without manually changing the queries each time.

Understanding the Solution

Fortunately, the solution lies in using token-like variables in your Splunk dashboard. Here’s how to set it up step by step:

1. Creating Input Elements

To begin with, you need to create an input element in your dashboard. This could be a text box, dropdown, or slider that allows users to enter or select the store number. In our case, let's say we're going with a text box.

Text Input Example:

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2. Using Tokens in Your Queries

Once you have your input set up, you need to reference the entered value within your queries. You do this by wrapping your token (in this case, store) in dollar signs $ $.

Query Syntax Adjustment:

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This tells Splunk to replace $store$ with whatever value the user enters in the text box.

3. Setting Up Query Blocks

If both your queries need to use the dynamic store number, make sure each of them includes the token:

Example for Query 1:

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Example for Query 2:

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4. Finalizing the Dashboard

Once all input elements and queries are in place, test your dashboard. When a user enters a new store number, the dashboard should dynamically update, reflecting data for the newly specified store without any additional manual changes.

Conclusion

Making your Splunk dashboard dynamic not only enhances user interaction but significantly improves the effectiveness of your data queries. By utilizing token-like variables, you can easily insert user-defined parameters into your queries and create a responsive analytic environment.

By following these steps, you can transform a static dashboard into a dynamic powerhouse that meets the diverse needs of your users.

If you need further assistance, feel free to reach out or leave a comment below. Happy Splunking!

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