SPLK-2002 High Availability And Distributed Search Practice Question
Which component is responsible for distributing configuration bundles to indexers in a 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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Cluster Master
The Cluster Master manages the configuration bundles and pushes them to indexer peers upon configuration changes.
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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Deployment Server
Why it's wrong here
DS does not manage indexer cluster configuration bundles.
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Cluster Master
Why this is correct
The CM is the single source of truth for indexer configuration.
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License Master
Why it's wrong here
LM only handles licensing.
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Indexer Peer
Why it's wrong here
Peers receive bundles; they don't distribute them.
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Search Head
Why it's wrong here
SH does not manage indexer cluster bundles.
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