SPLK-1004 Data Models And CIM Practice Question
If a data model is accelerated, where are the summary files stored on the indexer?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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In the _datamodel_summary index
The _datamodel_summary index is the default location for acceleration summaries.
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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In the main index
Why it's wrong here
Data models are stored in a specific summary index, not main.
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In the user's home directory
Why it's wrong here
This is not a valid location for indexed summary files.
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In the _datamodel_summary index
Why this is correct
Splunk stores accelerated summaries in this dedicated internal index.
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In the /var/lib/splunk/storage directory
Why it's wrong here
This is a general path, not specific to data model summaries.
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