SPLK-1003 Getting Data IN And Forwarder Management Practice Question
You have configured a serverclass in serverclass.conf on the Deployment Server. Which action is required to ensure that the forwarders receive the new configuration?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Run the reload deploy-server command
After updating configuration files on the Deployment Server, you must either wait for the poll interval or trigger a reload of the deployment server configuration.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Run the reload deploy-server command
Why this is correct
The 'reload deploy-server' command forces the Deployment Server to push new configurations to clients.
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Why it's wrong here
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Update outputs.conf on the client
Why it's wrong here
This is not required; the Deployment Server manages the update process.
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Restart the forwarder service
Why it's wrong here
While this works, it is not the standard administrative method for deployment updates.
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Modify the indexer's inputs.conf
Why it's wrong here
The indexer has no role in the Deployment Server push mechanism.
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