SPLK-2002 Performance Tuning Practice Question
In a multi-site indexer cluster, which setting controls the number of copies of data kept per site?
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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site_replication_factor
The 'site_replication_factor' is configured in server.conf on the cluster master to define replication behavior across sites.
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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site_replication_factor
Why this is correct
This defines the replication policy per site.
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max_site_copies
Why it's wrong here
This is not a parameter name.
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site_data_count
Why it's wrong here
This does not exist.
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cross_site_replication
Why it's wrong here
This is not a configuration parameter.
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