SPLK-1003 Getting Data IN And Forwarder Management Practice Question
What is the effect of setting 'autoLBFrequency' in outputs.conf on a forwarder?
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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Defines the interval for load balancing indexers.
This setting determines how often the forwarder evaluates its load-balancing configuration to redistribute data across multiple indexers.
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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Limits the number of simultaneous connections.
Why it's wrong here
This is handled by maxConnections.
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Sets the maximum throughput speed.
Why it's wrong here
This is controlled by maxKBps.
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Defines the interval for load balancing indexers.
Why this is correct
It controls the rotation frequency between available indexers.
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Configures the compression ratio.
Why it's wrong here
Compression is handled by the 'compressed' attribute.
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