SPLK-2002 High Availability And Distributed Search Practice Question
When configuring a Search Head Cluster, which of the following is true regarding the 'shcluster_replication_port'?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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It must be configured in server.conf.
The replication port is used by SHC members to sync configuration changes, job results, and knowledge objects, and must be open on all members.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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It must be different for every member.
Why it's wrong here
It should be the same port across all members.
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It is only used by the captain.
Why it's wrong here
All members use this port for replication.
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It is used for forwarding data.
Why it's wrong here
This port is strictly for SHC member communication.
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It is automatically detected by the Cluster Master.
Why it's wrong here
It must be explicitly configured.
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It must be configured in server.conf.
Why this is correct
The replication port is specified in the [shclustering] stanza of server.conf.
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