Getting Data In

2 Different Timezones being interpreted with the same IIS log file

derekho55
Explorer

As with many folks, my IIS logs are setup to run with GMT timestamps. I have setup "TZ=GMT" on the sourcetype setup for my IIS logs, set in the indexer under props.conf.

I have multiple IIS servers using the same source type. For most of my servers, all is well and I see that Splunk is converting the timezone to my local timezone (Pacific) based on my settings. However, there are a few servers that I see Splunk is interpretting 2 different timezones, see below:


10/21/19
7:35:55.000 AM

2019-10-21 07:35:55 10.1.24.88 GET /api/..snip.. - 80 - 10.1.24.81 - - 200 0 0 6
host = V-WEB-PA-2-P **source = C:\inetpub\logs\logfiles\W3SVC22\u_ex191021.log
* sourcetype = ms:iis:default*

10/21/19
7:35:54.000 AM

*2019-10-21 14:35:54 10.1.24.88 POST /api/..snip.. - 80 - 10.1.24.88 - - 200 0 0 2

host = V-WEB-PA-2-P source = C:\inetpub\logs\logfiles\W3SVC22\u_ex191021.log sourcetype = ms:iis:default*

Splunk is interpreting log entries with "7:35:xx" and 14:35:xx" as both IIS logs that have happened at 7:35:xx Localtime. The correct and expected interpretation is only log entries with "14:35:xx" should be interpreted that way.

You will notice that the same file is being used to make the two interpretations.

Can anyone please point me in the direction of where I may have mis-configured Splunk, or why this is happening?

Thank you.

0 Karma
Get Updates on the Splunk Community!

Introducing the Splunk Community Dashboard Challenge!

Welcome to Splunk Community Dashboard Challenge! This is your chance to showcase your skills in creating ...

Built-in Service Level Objectives Management to Bridge the Gap Between Service & ...

Wednesday, May 29, 2024  |  11AM PST / 2PM ESTRegister now and join us to learn more about how you can ...

Get Your Exclusive Splunk Certified Cybersecurity Defense Engineer Certification at ...

We’re excited to announce a new Splunk certification exam being released at .conf24! If you’re headed to Vegas ...