SPLK-2002 Troubleshooting And Operations Practice Question
When planning a Splunk upgrade, which THREE of the following actions are considered best practices for maintaining system health?
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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Perform a mock upgrade in a staging environment
Upgrades require backups, verifying compatibility, and testing in a controlled environment.
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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Upgrade the license master last
Why it's wrong here
The license master should be upgraded early in the process.
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Perform a mock upgrade in a staging environment
Why this is correct
Staging allows testing of the upgrade process without affecting production data.
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Verify compatibility with all installed apps and add-ons
Why this is correct
Incompatible apps can cause serious issues after an upgrade.
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Run the upgrade on the search heads before the indexers
Why it's wrong here
Indexers and the Master should always be upgraded before search heads.
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Perform a full backup of the indexer buckets and configuration files
Why this is correct
Backups are essential for recovery in case of upgrade failure.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Splunk exam blueprint
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