Which command is used to calculate statistical metrics in Splunk?

The command used to calculate statistical metrics in Splunk is indeed the 'stats' command. This command is specifically designed for generating descriptive statistics from the events within your data. It allows you to calculate various metrics such as sums, averages, counts, maximums, minimums, and other aggregates across specified fields. By using 'stats', you can simplify analysis and visualize data trends efficiently, as it condenses the information into a more manageable and meaningful format.

In contrast, the 'eval' command is mainly used for creating new fields or modifying existing fields within your dataset rather than directly calculating summary statistics. The 'table' command is utilized for displaying fields in a tabular format, which organizes data for better readability, but does not perform calculations. The 'pivot' command is used for creating reports based on data models and can offer some statistical functionalities, but it functions differently than the 'stats' command and is more focused on the visualization of data rather than direct statistical calculations in search results.