SPLK-2002 High Availability And Distributed Search Practice Question
Which TWO of the following are prerequisites for a functional Search Head 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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Open replication port between all members.
SHC nodes must be able to communicate via the replication port, and they must share the same security keys.
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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A shared network file system.
Why it's wrong here
SHC uses internal replication, not shared files.
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A dedicated license master.
Why it's wrong here
While recommended, it is not a prerequisite specifically for SHC.
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A Cluster Master node.
Why it's wrong here
SHC uses a captain, not a Cluster Master.
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Open replication port between all members.
Why this is correct
Replication requires network connectivity.
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Identical security keys on all members.
Why this is correct
Security keys are required for cluster formation.
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