Which script is an example of a scripted input?

A scripted input in Splunk refers to a method of ingesting data where a script is executed to generate the input data dynamically. Among the choices provided, the item "myvmstat.sh" is a script file, which suggests it contains shell commands. This aligns with how scripted inputs work in Splunk; they can be shell scripts (like .sh files), Python scripts, or any other executable script that generates output which Splunk can capture and index.

In this case, "myvmstat.sh" likely contains commands that gather system statistics or performance metrics, providing real-time or regularly updated data that Splunk can collect and analyze. The nature of scripted inputs allows for flexible data inputs sourced directly from command line tools or system scripts, thereby enabling automation and dynamic data ingestion.

The other options, like "myInput.txt," represent static text files, while "dataFetch.sql" is indicative of a SQL query script intended for database interactions rather than a direct input to Splunk itself. The option "runCommand.bat" signifies a batch script used on Windows, but it does not inherently imply it directly generates output for Splunk in the same way shell scripts do. Thus, while "runCommand.bat" could theoretically be used as a