SPLK-2002 Deployment Architecture And Clustering Practice Question
When configuring a Search Head Cluster, what is the best practice for managing the 'shcluster-bundle' directory?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Version control the bundle in a separate directory
The 'shcluster-bundle' directory should be kept in a version control system (like Git) to ensure configuration changes can be tracked and reverted.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Version control the bundle in a separate directory
Why this is correct
Version control is the standard practice for managing configurations.
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Delete it after every deployment
Why it's wrong here
This would prevent future updates.
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Keep it in the /opt/splunk/etc/system/local directory
Why it's wrong here
This is not where bundles are managed.
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Automatically sync it to the Cluster Master
Why it's wrong here
The CM does not manage SHC bundles.
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