SPLK-2002 Deployment Architecture And Clustering Practice Question
Which THREE conditions must be met for an indexer to be successfully added to an Indexer Cluster?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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The indexer must have network connectivity to the CM
The indexer needs the same pass4SymmKey, network access to the CM, and to be in an uninitialized state.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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The indexer must have network connectivity to the CM
Why this is correct
Required for registration.
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The indexer must have the same security key (pass4SymmKey) as the CM
Why this is correct
Required for authentication.
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The indexer must be running on the same OS version as the CM
Why it's wrong here
OS versioning is not a hard requirement.
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The indexer must be designated as a search head
Why it's wrong here
Indexers and search heads are distinct roles.
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The indexer must have zero existing buckets
Why this is correct
Fresh indexers are required to avoid conflicts.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Splunk exam blueprint
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