SPLK-1003 Getting Data IN And Forwarder Management Practice Question
A Universal Forwarder reports as 'missing' in the Deployment Server. What is the most common cause?
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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Network firewall or connectivity issue.
A missing forwarder usually indicates a network connectivity issue between the client and the deployment server.
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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The forwarder name is too long.
Why it's wrong here
Length is not a common cause of reporting failure.
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The index is full.
Why it's wrong here
This does not affect the deployment server status.
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The license has expired.
Why it's wrong here
An expired license stops indexing, not deployment reporting.
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Network firewall or connectivity issue.
Why this is correct
If the client cannot reach the DS, it cannot report in.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Splunk exam blueprint
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