SPLK-1003 Configuration Files Practice Question
Which file is responsible for defining how data is rotated in an index?
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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indexes.conf
indexes.conf contains settings like maxDataSize and maxHotSpanSecs which define data rotation.
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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inputs.conf
Why it's wrong here
inputs.conf is for ingestion.
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props.conf
Why it's wrong here
props.conf is for data parsing.
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server.conf
Why it's wrong here
server.conf manages general server settings.
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indexes.conf
Why this is correct
indexes.conf manages index retention and rotation.
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