SPLK-1003 Splunk Admin Basics Practice Question
If you want to move the index data directory to a new partition, what setting in indexes.conf must be updated?
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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homePath
The 'homePath' (or 'coldPath'/'thawedPath') defines the physical location of the data on the disk.
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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dataDir
Why it's wrong here
dataDir is not a valid parameter in index stanzas.
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homePath
Why this is correct
homePath specifies the directory where data is stored.
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maxTotalDataSizeMB
Why it's wrong here
This controls disk usage, not the directory path.
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indexPool
Why it's wrong here
There is no indexPool setting in indexes.conf.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Splunk exam blueprint
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