What capability does a power user need to create a Log Event alert action?

The "Log Event" alert action writes an event to a specified Splunk index, which is managed internally as a type of data output. To configure data outputs, including the one used by this specific alert action, a user requires the edittcp capability. While a power user can create alerts in general, they do not have the edittcp capability by default. Therefore, this capability must be explicitly assigned to the user's role to enable the creation and use of the Log Event alert action.

A. editsearchserver: This capability is for managing distributed search configurations and server-level settings, not for defining specific alert actions.

B. editudp: This capability allows for the configuration of UDP data inputs, which is distinct from the internal mechanism used by the Log Event alert action.

D. editalerts: This is a legacy capability, now encompassed by editsavedsearches. While it permits alert creation, it does not grant permission for the Log Event action, which has a specific output-related requirement.

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1. Splunk Enterprise Documentation, Securing Splunk Enterprise, Version 9.2.1, "Capabilities for alert actions" section.

This official document explicitly states: "The edittcp capability is required to use the log event action." This directly confirms that edittcp is the necessary capability for the action in question.

2. Splunk Enterprise Documentation, Securing Splunk Enterprise, Version 9.2.1, "List of capabilities" section.

The description for edittcp is: "Allows the role to edit TCP/UDP inputs and outputs through the UI and REST API." This clarifies why a capability related to TCP/outputs is required for an action that writes data back into Splunk.