When sorting on multiple fields with the sort command, what delimiter can be used to separate the field names?

When sorting on multiple fields with the sort command in Splunk, using a comma as the delimiter is the correct approach. This allows you to specify multiple field names in a clear and organized manner. The sort command interprets each field name separated by a comma and applies the sorting criteria to each field in the order listed.

For instance, if you wanted to sort first by "field1" and then by "field2," you would use the command as follows: sort field1, field2. This clearly tells Splunk to sort the results first by "field1" and then, within the same values of "field1", sort by "field2". The use of commas is standard practice for separating multiple fields in many programming and query languages, making it intuitive for users familiar with such syntax.

Other delimiters like pipes, dollar signs, and exclamation marks are not recognized in this context, as they do not function as valid separators for specifying multiple fields in the sort command. Therefore, utilizing a comma ensures that the command interprets the field names accurately and sorts the data as intended.