SPLK-1003 License Management Practice Question
A Splunk admin wants to implement license pooling to ensure that certain indexers do not consume more than a fixed portion of the total license. What is the correct order of operations?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Define the pool on the Master, then assign slaves to the pool.
First, configure the master, then define the pool, then assign indexers (slaves) to that pool.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Assign slaves to the pool, then create the pool on the Master.
Why it's wrong here
The pool must exist before assignment.
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Define the pool on the Master, then assign slaves to the pool.
Why this is correct
Pools must be defined on the master before slaves can be assigned.
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Modify server.conf on slaves, then restart the Master.
Why it's wrong here
The master does not need to be restarted for pool changes.
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Create a separate license file for each pool.
Why it's wrong here
License files are global; pools are logical partitions.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Splunk exam blueprint
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