SPLK-1003 Getting Data IN And Forwarder Management Practice Question
When configuring a Deployment Client, what must be defined in deploymentclient.conf?
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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deploymentServer URI
The client must specify the URI and port of 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 index location.
Why it's wrong here
That is defined in indexes.conf.
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deploymentServer URI
Why this is correct
This allows the client to phone home to the server.
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The list of indexers.
Why it's wrong here
That is defined in outputs.conf.
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The password for the admin user.
Why it's wrong here
Authentication is handled through certificates or specific roles.
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