SPLK-1003 Getting Data IN And Forwarder Management Practice Question
Which protocol is the default used by Splunk Universal Forwarders to communicate with Indexers?
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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S2S (Splunk-to-Splunk)
Splunk uses the Splunk-to-Splunk (S2S) protocol, typically over TCP/9997.
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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Syslog
Why it's wrong here
Syslog is a general-purpose logging protocol.
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S2S (Splunk-to-Splunk)
Why this is correct
This is the proprietary, efficient protocol for forwarding.
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HTTP
Why it's wrong here
HTTP is for the HTTP Event Collector (HEC).
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SNMP
Why it's wrong here
SNMP is for network device management.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Splunk exam blueprint
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