What functionality does the Splunk Common Information Model (CIM) rely on to normalize fields with different names?

What functionality does the Splunk Common Information Model (CIM) rely on to normalize fields with different names?
A . Macros.
B . Field aliases.
C . The rename command.
D . CIM does not work with different names for the same field.

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Answer: B

Explanation:

The Splunk Common Information Model (CIM) add-on helps you normalize your data from different sources and make it easier to analyze and report on it3. One of the functionalities that the CIM add-on relies on to normalize fields with different names is field aliases3. Field aliases allow you to assign an alternative name to an existing field without changing the original field name or value2. By using field aliases, you can map different field names from different sources or sourcetypes to a common field name that conforms to the CIM standard3. Therefore, option B is correct, while options A, C and D are incorrect.