Which of the following is the best way to create a report that shows the last 24 hours of events?

The best way to create a report that shows the last 24 hours of events is to use the time range picker to select "Last 24 hours." This option is specifically designed to capture all events that have occurred in the previous 24-hour period, providing a clear and straightforward method to filter the data accordingly.

Using the time range picker is user-friendly and ensures that the time range is accurately set to reflect the past day, taking into account the current time when the report is generated. This approach simplifies the process for users who may not be familiar with the nuances of time modifiers in Splunk's search language.

In contrast, while other choices may seem valid, they may not provide the desired output as clearly or effectively. For instance, setting a real-time search over a 24-hour window isn't optimal for historical data analysis, as it focuses on real-time data rather than capturing a complete set of past events. The option of selecting "Yesterday" would only show data from the complete previous day and not include the last 24 hours from the current time, potentially missing relevant data. Using the time modifiers of "earliest" and "latest" is also a possibility, but it requires more specificity and familiarity with the syntax, making it less accessible