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NEW QUESTION # 94
Which of the following clarification steps should be taken if apps are not appearing on a deployment client?
(Select all that apply.)
- A. Check the content of SPLUNK_HOME/etc/apps of the deployment server.
- B. Check deploymentclient.conf of the deployment client.
- C. Search for relevant events in splunkd.log of the deployment server.
- D. Check serverclass.conf of the deployment server.
Answer: B,C,D
NEW QUESTION # 95
When Splunk indexes data in a non clustered environment, what kind of files does it create by default?
- A. Rawdata and index files.
- B. Index and .tsidx files.
- C. Compressed and meta data files.
- D. Compressed and .tsidx files.
Answer: A
NEW QUESTION # 96
Which of the following is a valid use case that a search head cluster addresses?
- A. Increased Search Factor (SF).
- B. Search affinity.
- C. Provide redundancy in the event a search peer fails.
- D. Knowledge Object replication.
Answer: D
Explanation:
The correct answer is C. Knowledge Object replication. This is a valid use case that a search head cluster addresses, as it ensures that all the search heads in the cluster have the same set of knowledge objects, such as saved searches, dashboards, reports, and alerts1. The search head cluster replicates the knowledge objects across the cluster members, and synchronizes any changes or updates1. This provides a consistent user experience and avoids data inconsistency or duplication1. The other options are not valid use cases that a search head cluster addresses. Option A, providing redundancy in the event a search peer fails, is not a use case for a search head cluster, but for an indexer cluster, which maintains multiple copies of the indexed data and can recover from indexer failures2. Option B, search affinity, is not a use case for a search head cluster, but for a multisite indexer cluster, which allows the search heads to preferentially search the data on the local site, rather than on a remote site3. Option D, increased Search Factor (SF), is not a use case for a search head cluster, but for an indexer cluster, which determines how many searchable copies of each bucket are maintained across the indexers4. Therefore, option C is the correct answer, and options A, B, and D are incorrect.
1: About search head clusters 2: About indexer clusters and index replication 3: Configure search affinity 4:
Configure the search factor
NEW QUESTION # 97
Which of the following is a best practice to maximize indexing performance?
- A. Minimize configuration generality.
- B. Use automatic source typing.
- C. Use the Splunk default settings.
- D. Not use pre-trained source types.
Answer: A
Explanation:
A best practice to maximize indexing performance is to minimize configuration generality. Configuration generality refers to the use of generic or default settings for data inputs, such as source type, host, index, and timestamp. Minimizing configuration generality means using specific and accurate settings for each data input, which can reduce the processing overhead and improve the indexing throughput. Using automatic source typing, using the Splunk default settings, and not using pre-trained source types are examples of configuration generality, which can negatively affect the indexing performance
NEW QUESTION # 98
When should multiple search pipelines be enabled?
- A. Only if running Splunk Enterprise version 6.6 or later.
- B. Only if there are fewer than twelve concurrent users.
- C. Only if disk IOPS is at 800 or better.
- D. Only if CPU and memory resources are significantly under-utilized.
Answer: D
NEW QUESTION # 99
Where does the Splunk deployer send apps by default?
- A. etc/apps/<appname>/default
- B. etc/deploy-apps/<app-name>/default
- C. etc/slave-apps/<app-name>/default
- D. etc/shcluster/<app-name>/default
Answer: D
Explanation:
The Splunk deployer sends apps to the search head cluster members by default to the path etc/shcluster/< app-name>/default. The deployer is a Splunk component that distributes apps and configurations to members of a search head cluster.
Splunk's documentation recommends placing the configuration bundle in the
$SPLUNK_HOME/etc/shcluster/apps directory on the deployer, which then gets distributed to the search head cluster members. However, it should be noted that within each app's directory, configurations can be under default or local subdirectories, with local taking precedence over default for configurations. The reference to etc/shcluster/<app-name>/default is not a standard directory structure and might be a misunderstanding. The correct path where the deployer pushes configuration bundles is
$SPLUNK_HOME/etc/shcluster/apps
NEW QUESTION # 100
Which of the following security options must be explicitly configured (i.e. which options are not enabled by default)?
- A. Certificate authentication between Splunk Web and search head.
- B. Data encryption between Splunk Web and splunkd.
- C. Data encryption for distributed search between search heads and indexers.
- D. Certificate authentication between forwarders and indexers.
Answer: D
Explanation:
Explanation
The following security option must be explicitly configured, as it is not enabled by default:
* Certificate authentication between forwarders and indexers. This option allows the forwarders and indexers to verify each other's identity using SSL certificates, which prevents unauthorized data transmission or spoofing attacks. This option is not enabled by default, as it requires the administrator to generate and distribute the certificates for the forwarders and indexers. For more information, see
[Secure the communication between forwarders and indexers] in the Splunk documentation. The following security options are enabled by default:
* Data encryption between Splunk Web and splunkd. This option encrypts the communication between the Splunk Web interface and the splunkd daemon using SSL, which prevents data interception or tampering. This option is enabled by default, as Splunk provides a self-signed certificate for this purpose. For more information, see [About securing Splunk Enterprise with SSL] in the Splunk documentation.
* Certificate authentication between Splunk Web and search head. This option allows the Splunk Web interface and the search head to verify each other's identity using SSL certificates, which prevents unauthorized access or spoofing attacks. This option is enabled by default, as Splunk provides a self-signed certificate for this purpose. For more information, see [About securing Splunk Enterprise with SSL] in the Splunk documentation.
* Data encryption for distributed search between search heads and indexers. This option encrypts the communication between the search heads and the indexers using SSL, which prevents data interception or tampering. This option is enabled by default, as Splunk provides a self-signed certificate for this purpose. For more information, see [Secure your distributed search environment] in the Splunk documentation.
NEW QUESTION # 101
Which of the following server. conf stanzas indicates the Indexer Discovery feature has not been fully configured (restart pending) on the Master Node?
- A.
- B.
- C.
- D.
Answer: C
Explanation:
The Indexer Discovery feature enables forwarders to dynamically connect to the available peer nodes in an indexer cluster. To use this feature, the manager node must be configured with the [indexer_discovery] stanza and a pass4SymmKey value. The forwarders must also be configured with the same pass4SymmKey value and the master_uri of the manager node. The pass4SymmKey value must be encrypted using the splunk
_encrypt command. Therefore, option A indicates that the Indexer Discovery feature has not been fully configured on the manager node, because the pass4SymmKey value is not encrypted. The other options are not related to the Indexer Discovery feature. Option B shows the configuration of a forwarder that is part of an indexer cluster. Option C shows the configuration of a manager node that is part of an indexer cluster. Option D shows an invalid configuration of the [indexer_discovery] stanza, because the pass4SymmKey value is not encrypted and does not match the forwarders' pass4SymmKey value12
1: https://docs.splunk.com/Documentation/Splunk/9.1.2/Indexer/indexerdiscovery 2: https://docs.splunk.com
/Documentation/Splunk/9.1.2/Security
/Secureyourconfigurationfiles#Encrypt_the_pass4SymmKey_setting_in_server.conf
NEW QUESTION # 102
Which two sections can be expanded using the Search Job Inspector?
- A. Saved search history.
- B. Execution costs.
- C. Optimization suggestions.
- D. Search job properties.
Answer: C,D
Explanation:
The Search Job Inspector can be used to expand the following sections: Search job properties and Optimization suggestions. The Search Job Inspector is a tool that provides detailed information about a search job, such as the search parameters, the search statistics, the search timeline, and the search log. The Search Job Inspector can be accessed by clicking the Job menu in the Search bar and selecting Inspect Job. The Search Job Inspector has several sections that can be expanded or collapsed by clicking the arrow icon next to the section name. The Search job properties section shows the basic information about the search job, such as the SID, the status, the duration, the disk usage, and the scan count. The Optimization suggestions section shows the suggestions for improving the search performance, such as using transforming commands, filtering events, or reducing fields. The Execution costs and Saved search history sections are not part of the Search Job Inspector, and they cannot be expanded. The Execution costs section is part of the Search Dashboard, which shows the relative costs of each search component, such as commands, lookups, or subsearches. The Saved search history section is part of the Saved Searches page, which shows the history of the saved searches that have been run by the user or by a schedule
NEW QUESTION # 103
(If the maxDataSize attribute is set to auto_high_volume in indexes.conf on a 64-bit operating system, what is the maximum hot bucket size?)
- A. 4 GB
- B. 10 GB
- C. 750 MB
- D. 1 GB
Answer: B
Explanation:
According to the indexes.conf reference in Splunk Enterprise, the parameter maxDataSize controls the maximum size (in GB or MB) of a single hot bucket before Splunk rolls it to a warm bucket. When the value is set to auto_high_volume on a 64-bit system, Splunk automatically sets the maximum hot bucket size to 10 GB.
The "auto" settings allow Splunk to choose optimized values based on the system architecture:
* auto: Default hot bucket size of 750 MB (32-bit) or 10 GB (64-bit).
* auto_high_volume: Specifically tuned for high-ingest indexes; on 64-bit systems, this equals 10 GB per hot bucket.
* auto_low_volume: Uses smaller bucket sizes for lightweight indexes.
The purpose of larger hot bucket sizes on 64-bit systems is to improve indexing performance and reduce the overhead of frequent bucket rolling during heavy data ingestion. The documentation explicitly warns that these sizes differ on 32-bit systems due to memory addressing limitations.
Thus, for high-throughput environments running 64-bit operating systems, auto_high_volume = 10 GB is the correct and Splunk-documented configuration.
References (Splunk Enterprise Documentation):
* indexes.conf - maxDataSize Attribute Reference
* Managing Index Buckets and Data Retention
* Splunk Enterprise Admin Manual - Indexer Storage Configuration
* Splunk Performance Tuning: Bucket Management and Hot/Warm Transitions
NEW QUESTION # 104
Which Splunk server role regulates the functioning of indexer cluster?
- A. Monitoring Console
- B. Indexer
- C. Master Node
- D. Deployer
Answer: C
Explanation:
Explanation
Explanation/Reference: https://docs.splunk.com/Documentation/Splunk/7.3.1/Deploy/Indexercluster
NEW QUESTION # 105
When should multiple search pipelines be enabled?
- A. Only if running Splunk Enterprise version 6.6 or later.
- B. Only if there are fewer than twelve concurrent users.
- C. Only if disk IOPS is at 800 or better.
- D. Only if CPU and memory resources are significantly under-utilized.
Answer: D
Explanation:
Multiple search pipelines should be enabled only if CPU and memory resources are significantly under-utilized. Search pipelines are the processes that execute search commands and return results. Multiple search pipelines can improve the search performance by running concurrent searches in parallel. However, multiple search pipelines also consume more CPU and memory resources, which can affect the overall system performance. Therefore, multiple search pipelines should be enabled only if there are enough CPU and memory resources available, and if the system is not bottlenecked by disk I/O or network bandwidth. The number of concurrent users, the disk IOPS, and the Splunk Enterprise version are not relevant factors for enabling multiple search pipelines
NEW QUESTION # 106
Which tool(s) can be leveraged to diagnose connection problems between an indexer and forwarder? (Select all that apply.)
- A. splunk btool
- B. splunk btprobe
- C. telnet
- D. tcpdump
Answer: A,D
NEW QUESTION # 107
Which of the following is a good practice for a search head cluster deployer?
- A. The deployer only distributes configurations to search head cluster members with splunk apply shcluster-bundle.
- B. The deployer must be used to distribute non-replicable configurations to search head cluster members.
- C. The deployer only distributes configurations to search head cluster members when they "phone home".
- D. The deployer must distribute configurations to search head cluster members to be valid configurations.
Answer: B
Explanation:
The following is a good practice for a search head cluster deployer: The deployer must be used to distribute non-replicable configurations to search head cluster members. Non-replicable configurations are the configurations that are not replicated by the search factor, such as the apps and the server.conf settings. The deployer is the Splunk server role that distributes these configurations to the search head cluster members, ensuring that they have the same configuration. The deployer does not only distribute configurations to search head cluster members when they "phone home", as this would cause configuration inconsistencies and delays.
The deployer does not distribute configurations to search head cluster members to be valid configurations, as this implies that the configurations are invalid without the deployer. The deployer does not only distribute configurations to search head cluster members with splunk apply shcluster-bundle, as this would require manual intervention by the administrator. For more information, see Use the deployer to distribute apps and configuration updates in the Splunk documentation.
NEW QUESTION # 108
Which of the following should be done when installing Enterprise Security on a Search Head Cluster? (Select all that apply.)
- A. Copy the Enterprise Security configurations to the deployer.
- B. Install Enterprise Security on the deployer.
- C. Install Enterprise Security on a staging instance.
- D. Use the deployer to deploy Enterprise Security to the cluster members.
Answer: B,D
NEW QUESTION # 109
Which search will show all deployment client messages from the client (UF)?
- A. index=_internal component=DS* host=<ds> | stats count by message
- B. index=_audit component=DC* host=<ds> | stats count by message
- C. index=_audit component=DC* host=<uf> | stats count by message
- D. index=_internal component= DC* host=<uf> | stats count by message
Answer: A
Explanation:
Explanation/Reference: https://answers.splunk.com/answers/461939/after-all-clients-are-registered-to-a-deployment-s.html
NEW QUESTION # 110
Which of the following clarification steps should be taken if apps are not appearing on a deployment client?
(Select all that apply.)
- A. Check the content of SPLUNK_HOME/etc/apps of the deployment server.
- B. Check deploymentclient.conf of the deployment client.
- C. Search for relevant events in splunkd.log of the deployment server.
- D. Check serverclass.conf of the deployment server.
Answer: B,C,D
Explanation:
Explanation
The following clarification steps should be taken if apps are not appearing on a deployment client:
* Check serverclass.conf of the deployment server. This file defines the server classes and the apps and configurations that they should receive from the deployment server. Make sure that the deployment client belongs to the correct server class and that the server class has the desired apps and configurations.
* Check deploymentclient.conf of the deployment client. This file specifies the deployment server that the deployment client contacts and the client name that it uses. Make sure that the deployment client is pointing to the correct deployment server and that the client name matches the server class criteria.
* Search for relevant events in splunkd.log of the deployment server. This file contains information about the deployment server activities, such as sending apps and configurations to the deployment clients, detecting client check-ins, and logging any errors or warnings. Look for any events that indicate a problem with the deployment server or the deployment client.
* Checking the content of SPLUNK_HOME/etc/apps of the deployment server is not a necessary clarification step, as this directory does not contain the apps and configurations that are distributed to the deployment clients. The apps and configurations for the deployment server are stored in SPLUNK_HOME/etc/deployment-apps. For more information, see Configure deployment server and clients in the Splunk documentation.
NEW QUESTION # 111
What log file would you search to verify if you suspect there is a problem interpreting a regular expression in a monitor stanza?
- A. splunkd.log
- B. tailing_processor.log
- C. metrics.log
- D. btool.log
Answer: B
Explanation:
Explanation
The tailing_processor.log file would be the best place to search if you suspect there is a problem interpreting a regular expression in a monitor stanza. This log file contains information about how Splunk monitors files and directories, including any errors or warnings related to parsing the monitor stanza. The splunkd.log file contains general information about the Splunk daemon, but it may not have the specific details about the monitor stanza. The btool.log file contains information about the configuration files, but it does not log the runtime behavior of the monitor stanza. The metrics.log file contains information about the performance metrics of Splunk, but it does not log the event breaking issues. For more information, see About Splunk Enterprise logging in the Splunk documentation.
NEW QUESTION # 112
A Splunk instance has the following settings in SPLUNK_HOME/etc/system/local/server.conf:
[clustering]
mode = master
replication_factor = 2
pass4SymmKey = password123
Which of the following statements describe this Splunk instance? (Select all that apply.)
- A. This is a multi-site cluster.
- B. This instance is missing the master_uri attribute.
- C. This cluster's search factor is 2.
- D. This Splunk instance needs to be restarted.
Answer: C,D
NEW QUESTION # 113
Which Splunk server role regulates the functioning of indexer cluster?
- A. Monitoring Console
- B. Indexer
- C. Master Node
- D. Deployer
Answer: C
Explanation:
Explanation/Reference: https://docs.splunk.com/Documentation/Splunk/7.3.1/Deploy/Indexercluster
NEW QUESTION # 114
Which of the following will cause the greatest reduction in disk size requirements for a cluster of N indexers running Splunk Enterprise Security?
- A. Decreasing the data model acceleration range.
- B. Increasing the number of buckets per index.
- C. Setting the cluster replication factor to N-1.
- D. Setting the cluster search factor to N-1.
Answer: A
Explanation:
Decreasing the data model acceleration range will reduce the disk size requirements for a cluster of indexers running Splunk Enterprise Security. Data model acceleration creates tsidx files that consume disk space on the indexers. Reducing the acceleration range will limit the amount of data that is accelerated and thus save disk space. Setting the cluster search factor or replication factor to N-1 will not reduce the disk size requirements, but rather increase the risk of data loss. Increasing the number of buckets per index will also increase the disk size requirements, as each bucket has a minimum size. For more information, see Data model acceleration and Bucket size in the Splunk documentation.
NEW QUESTION # 115
New data has been added to a monitor input file. However, searches only show older data.
Which splunkd. log channel would help troubleshoot this issue?
- A. TailingProcessor
- B. ArchiveProcessor
- C. ChunkedLBProcessor
- D. Modularlnputs
Answer: A
Explanation:
The TailingProcessor channel in the splunkd.log file would help troubleshoot this issue, because it contains information about the files that Splunk monitors and indexes, such as the file path, size, modification time, and CRC checksum. It also logs any errors or warnings that occur during the file monitoring process, such as permission issues, file rotation, or file truncation. The TailingProcessor channel can help identify if Splunk is reading the new data from the monitor input file or not, and what might be causing the problem. Option B is the correct answer. Option A is incorrect because the ModularInputs channel logs information about the modular inputs that Splunk uses to collect data from external sources, such as scripts, APIs, or custom applications. It does not log information about the monitor input file. Option C is incorrect because the ChunkedLBProcessor channel logs information about the load balancing process that Splunk uses to distribute data among multiple indexers. It does not log information about the monitor input file. Option D is incorrect because the ArchiveProcessor channel logs information about the archive process that Splunk uses to move data from the hot/warm buckets to the cold/frozen buckets. It does not log information about the monitor input file12
1: https://docs.splunk.com/Documentation/Splunk/9.1.2/Troubleshooting/WhatSplunklogsaboutitself#splunkd.
log 2: https://docs.splunk.com/Documentation/Splunk/9.1.2/Troubleshooting
/Didyouloseyourfishbucket#Check_the_splunkd.log_file
NEW QUESTION # 116
As of Splunk 9.0, which index records changes to . conf files?
- A. _internal
- B. _introspection
- C. _audit
- D. _configtracker
Answer: D
Explanation:
This is the index that records changes to .conf files as of Splunk 9.0. According to the Splunk documentation1, the _configtracker index tracks the changes made to the configuration files on the Splunk platform, such as the files in the etc directory. The _configtracker index can help monitor and troubleshoot the configuration changes, and identify the source and time of the changes1. The other options are not indexes that record changes to .conf files. Option B, _introspection, is an index that records the performance metrics of the Splunk platform, such as CPU, memory, disk, and network usage2. Option C, _internal, is an index that records the internal logs and events of the Splunk platform, such as splunkd, metrics, and audit logs3. Option D, _audit, is an index that records the audit events of the Splunk platform, such as user authentication, authorization, and activity4. Therefore, option A is the correct answer, and options B, C, and D are incorrect.
1: About the _configtracker index 2: About the _introspection index 3: About the _internal index 4: About the
_audit index
NEW QUESTION # 117
A customer has a Search Head Cluster (SHC) with site1 and site2. Site1 has five search heads and Site2 has four. Site1 search heads are preferred captains. What action should be taken on Site2 in a network failure between the sites?
- A. No action is required.
- B. Disable elections and set a static captain, notifying all members.
- C. Disable elections and set a static captain, then restart the cluster.
- D. Set a dynamic captain manually and restart.
Answer: A
Explanation:
Splunk's Search Head Clustering documentation explains that the cluster uses a majority-based election system. A captain is elected only when a node sees more than half of the cluster. In a two-site design where site1 has the majority of members, Splunk states that the majority site continues normal operation during a network partition. The minority site (site2) is not allowed to elect a captain and should not promote itself.
Splunk specifically warns administrators not to enable static captain on a minority site during a network split.
Doing so creates two independent clusters, leading to configuration divergence and severe data-consistency issues. The documentation emphasizes that static captain should only be used for a complete loss of majority, not for a site partition.
Because Site1 maintains majority, it remains the active cluster and site2 does not perform any actions. Splunk states that minority-site members should simply wait until network communication is restored.
Thus the correct answer is B: No action is required.
References:Splunk Search Head Clustering Manual (Captain Election Behavior, Static Captain Warnings, Site Partition Behavior).
NEW QUESTION # 118
Which of the following is a good practice for a search head cluster deployer?
- A. The deployer only distributes configurations to search head cluster members with splunk apply shcluster-bundle.
- B. The deployer must be used to distribute non-replicable configurations to search head cluster members.
- C. The deployer only distributes configurations to search head cluster members when they "phone home".
- D. The deployer must distribute configurations to search head cluster members to be valid configurations.
Answer: B
Explanation:
Explanation
The following is a good practice for a search head cluster deployer: The deployer must be used to distribute non-replicable configurations to search head cluster members. Non-replicable configurations are the configurations that are not replicated by the search factor, such as the apps and the server.conf settings. The deployer is the Splunk server role that distributes these configurations to the search head cluster members, ensuring that they have the same configuration. The deployer does not only distribute configurations to search head cluster members when they "phone home", as this would cause configuration inconsistencies and delays.
The deployer does not distribute configurations to search head cluster members to be valid configurations, as this implies that the configurations are invalid without the deployer. The deployer does not only distribute configurations to search head cluster members with splunk apply shcluster-bundle, as this would require manual intervention by the administrator. For more information, see Use the deployer to distribute apps and configuration updates in the Splunk documentation.
NEW QUESTION # 119
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