SPLK-2002 Deployment Architecture And Clustering Practice Question
In an Indexer Cluster, which component stores the 'bucket' index files?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Indexer Peer
The indexer peers are the nodes that perform the indexing and store the data in buckets.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Search Head
Why it's wrong here
Search heads do not store index buckets.
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Indexer Peer
Why this is correct
Indexers store the actual data buckets.
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Cluster Master
Why it's wrong here
The CM stores metadata, not index buckets.
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Deployment Server
Why it's wrong here
The DS handles apps.
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