SPLK-1003 Configuration Files Practice Question
You need to perform a regex-based routing operation to send data to different indexes based on the host. Which file must be configured to define the routing regex?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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transforms.conf
transforms.conf is where the regex logic resides, while props.conf references the transform.
Answer analysis
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transforms.conf
Why this is correct
The routing regex is defined in transforms.conf.
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indexes.conf
Why it's wrong here
indexes.conf defines where data is stored, not routing logic.
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props.conf
Why it's wrong here
props.conf invokes the transform, but does not define the regex routing logic itself.
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inputs.conf
Why it's wrong here
inputs.conf controls ingestion, not routing based on regex content.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Splunk exam blueprint
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