SPLK-2002 High Availability And Distributed Search Practice Question
What is the recommended method to distribute configuration changes across a Search Head Cluster?
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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Using the 'splunk apply shcluster-bundle' command.
The 'splunk apply shcluster-bundle' command is the only supported method for pushing configuration updates to SHC members.
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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Using the Deployment Server.
Why it's wrong here
The DS should not manage SHC configuration files.
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Updating the captain only.
Why it's wrong here
All nodes require the updated configuration.
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Using the 'splunk apply shcluster-bundle' command.
Why this is correct
This ensures atomic and consistent updates across all members.
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Manual file copying to each node.
Why it's wrong here
Manual changes break SHC consistency.
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Using a shared network drive.
Why it's wrong here
SHC nodes must have local config sets updated via the captain.
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