SPLK-2002 Deployment Architecture And Clustering Practice Question
You are tasked with upgrading an Indexer Cluster. Which order of operations is recommended by Splunk best practices?
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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Upgrade the Cluster Master first, then the indexer peers
You should always upgrade the Cluster Master first to ensure it can manage the upgraded peer nodes.
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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Upgrade the Cluster Master first, then the indexer peers
Why this is correct
The CM should always be at the same or higher version than the peers.
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Upgrade the search heads first
Why it's wrong here
This has no impact on the indexer upgrade process.
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Upgrade all components simultaneously
Why it's wrong here
This is not recommended due to coordination requirements.
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Upgrade the indexer peers first, then the Cluster Master
Why it's wrong here
This can cause compatibility issues.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Splunk exam blueprint
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