SPLK-1003 License Management Practice Question
Which TWO of the following are required to successfully add an indexer to a license pool?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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The indexer must be configured to point to the license master.
The indexer must point to the master, and the master must have the pool defined to accept that indexer.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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The license key must be unique per pool.
Why it's wrong here
Keys are global to the master.
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The indexer must be configured to point to the license master.
Why this is correct
Slaves must point to the master.
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The indexer must be a license master.
Why it's wrong here
Indexers are slaves.
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The indexer must be in the same subnet as the master.
Why it's wrong here
Networking can be routed.
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The pool must be defined on the License Master.
Why this is correct
The master controls pool definitions.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Splunk exam blueprint
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