What happens if two field aliases point to the same original field?

When two field aliases point to the same original field in Splunk, they can be used interchangeably. Field aliases serve as alternative names for existing fields, allowing users to refer to the same data in multiple ways without altering the underlying information. This flexibility is particularly useful for improving readability and accommodating different naming conventions or user preferences.

Since both aliases point to the same original field, there is no conflict or overriding behavior involved, and searches can utilize either alias without issue. This ensures that users can maintain consistency in their searches regardless of which alias they choose to use. Thus, both aliases remain fully functional in queries.

The other options suggest scenarios that do not accurately reflect how field aliases operate in Splunk. There's no overriding or conflict; instead, the design is built to enhance usability by allowing multiple identifiers for the same data.