Data gathering methods

The data loaders use different methods of gathering data, depending on the types of data sources from which the data loaders gather data.

Collect

A data collecting loader has full control over what data is gathered from the data sources.

Retrieve

A data retrieving loader does not have full control over what data is gathered and needs to send a request to the data sources. The data sources send the requested set of logs or events back to the data loader.

Sample

A data sampling loader does not have full control over what data is gathered and needs to send a request to the data sources. The data sources send the requested system status information back to the data loader.