SPLK-1003 Configuration Files Practice Question
Where is the global configuration for Splunk Enterprise stored?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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$SPLUNK_HOME/etc/system/local/
$SPLUNK_HOME/etc/system/local is the location for global, system-wide configuration overrides.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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$SPLUNK_HOME/etc/users/
Why it's wrong here
This contains user-specific search and object settings.
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$SPLUNK_HOME/etc/system/local/
Why this is correct
This directory contains the global configuration overrides.
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$SPLUNK_HOME/var/lib/
Why it's wrong here
This contains data buckets.
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$SPLUNK_HOME/etc/apps/
Why it's wrong here
This contains application-specific configurations.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Splunk exam blueprint
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