SPLK-2002 Deployment Architecture And Clustering Practice Question
Which TWO of the following are true regarding the Splunk 'Deployment Server' (DS) in a clustered environment?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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The DS is used to distribute apps to indexers
The DS manages apps for all components, but for indexer clusters, the CM manages the indexer-specific configuration bundles.
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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The DS is a mandatory component for indexer clusters
Why it's wrong here
It is recommended but not mandatory.
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The DS should be used to update indexer cluster configurations
Why it's wrong here
The CM must be used for indexer cluster bundles.
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The DS is used to distribute apps to indexers
Why this is correct
Yes, for general apps, though not the cluster-wide bundles.
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The DS manages the search head cluster captain election
Why it's wrong here
The captain handles this.
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The DS is used to distribute apps to search heads
Why this is correct
The DS is common for managing search head configs.
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