SPLK-1003 Indexes And Data Management Practice Question
Which TWO actions should be taken before manually moving an index to a new storage volume?
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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Verify the file system permissions of the new path.
You must stop the Splunk service and ensure the filesystem permissions are correct for the new directory.
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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Modify the indexes.conf file.
Why it's wrong here
This is done after moving the data.
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Verify the file system permissions of the new path.
Why this is correct
Incorrect permissions will prevent Splunk from writing.
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Clear the license master cache.
Why it's wrong here
Irrelevant to moving data.
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Stop the Splunk service on the indexer.
Why this is correct
Stopping prevents data corruption during movement.
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Delete the existing index.
Why it's wrong here
You want to preserve the data.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Splunk exam blueprint
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