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Overview

Use the Validate processor-type function to validate the data from any collector or processor. This is a processor.You add  

The process works by adding a JSON schema to determine if a record is valid or not. The JSON schema describes the structure or content, or both, of the record and discards records that do not match the schema. Validation fields are searchable. 

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When the “New Field” button is clicked the users can select the required Field from the dropdown menu selection. A description can be assigned to each property as well. 

The user interface allows customers to choose between adding in the Output of the previous function or manually specify a field property of their choice by toggling the desired option. 

Validation rules can be entered by clicking on the “Add Validation Rule” button. This adds a row, comprisinga Key dropdown menu choice with an assigned Value input field box. Additional lines can be creating created by pressing the “Add Validation Rule” button again, while existing rules can be removed by clicking on the remove icon on the selected row. 

Data Correction

TheSend invalid data correction button is used to enable or disable data correction. Refer to Data Correction for more information.

Validation Types

The Validate node can process instances of different JSON schema types.  Thecurrent JSON schema implementation supports all data types (number, integer, string, boolean, array, object, or null) and in accordance to the official specifications. 

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