Consul 1.15 Key Value Store Practice Question
Which Consul agent configuration parameter defines the KV store file location when running locally?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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data_dir
While the KV store is in-memory, its persistence (if snapshots are used) is managed by the data_dir.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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server_dir
Why it's wrong here
This setting does not exist.
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kv_dir
Why it's wrong here
This setting does not exist.
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state_dir
Why it's wrong here
This setting does not exist.
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data_dir
Why this is correct
Consul stores all state data in the directory specified by data_dir.
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