What type of events does the MUST_BREAK_AFTER attribute apply to?

The MUST_BREAK_AFTER attribute is specifically designed to apply to multi-line events. This attribute informs Splunk how to interpret and separate different events when ingesting multi-line data. In scenarios where logs consist of multiple lines that are part of a single coherent event, MUST_BREAK_AFTER helps specify the conditions under which Splunk should recognize the end of one event and the start of another.

For example, in applications where multi-line logs are generated, such as stack traces or detailed error logs, the potential for ambiguity in event boundaries can lead to issues with data ingestion. By using the MUST_BREAK_AFTER attribute, administrators can control the parsing of these multi-line events effectively, ensuring that they are stored in a structured manner in the Splunk index and allowing users to query and analyze them accurately.

This capability is particularly important for proper event segmentation, as accurately distinguishing between events is crucial for reliable search results and data analysis.