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If a nested macro expands to a search string that begins with a generating command, what additional syntax is needed?

  • A. Double tick marks around the nested macro.
  • B. A comma before the nested macro.
  • C. Square brackets around the nested macro.
  • D. A pipe character before the nested macro.
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emlch
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Selected Answer: D
This question follows a best practice and it isn't true for all. But if the macro starts with a generating command (or any command) you have to put | before calling the macro Example: `macro` = stats count by something | `macro`
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Derag
2 months, 2 weeks ago
There could be confusion between pipe and square brackets; just to be apparent, it is a pipe. sourcetype=access_* | `mymacro`
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