SPLK-2002 Deployment Architecture And Clustering Practice Question
When adding a new indexer to a multisite cluster, which attribute must be correctly set in the configuration before joining the 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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The site assignment
The site attribute must be configured to ensure the CM knows where to place the new node within the multisite replication scheme.
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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The indexer's role
Why it's wrong here
This is implied by the cluster membership.
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The license server path
Why it's wrong here
This is a standard global setting.
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The search head affinity index
Why it's wrong here
This is a search-tier setting.
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The site assignment
Why this is correct
Critical for multisite replication logic.
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