SPLK-2002 Performance Tuning Practice Question
Which setting in limits.conf limits the amount of memory a single search can consume on the search head?
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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max_mem_usage_mb
'max_mem_usage_mb' in the [search] stanza of limits.conf controls the memory limit for search processes.
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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process_memory_limit
Why it's wrong here
Not the specific setting for searches.
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max_ram_per_search
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect syntax.
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max_mem_usage_mb
Why this is correct
Correct, this limits memory per search.
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search_memory_limit
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect syntax.
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