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SPLK-1001 Practice Question: A user notices that a data model is not updating…
A user notices that a data model is not updating with recent events. The data model acceleration is enabled and the summary range is set to 30 days. Which action should the admin take to ensure the accelerated data model includes data from the last hour?
⚠ Common exam trap
Splunk often tests the misconception that simply increasing the summary range or running a search command will fix acceleration update issues, when in fact a full rebuild is required to force inclusion of recent data.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Rebuild the data model acceleration using '| datamodel rebuild'.
Rebuilding the data model acceleration using the '| datamodel rebuild' command forces a complete re-index of the acceleration summary, which will include all available data, including events from the last hour. This resolves the issue where the accelerated data model is not updating with recent events, even though acceleration is enabled and the summary range covers 30 days.
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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Run a '| datamodel <name> search' command.
Why it's wrong here
This searches the data model but does not update acceleration.
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Run '| tstats summariesonly=t' against the data model.
Why it's wrong here
This uses accelerated data but does not force an update.
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Rebuild the data model acceleration using '| datamodel rebuild'.
Why this is correct
This rebuilds the summary, ensuring recent data is included.
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Increase the summary range to 60 days.
Why it's wrong here
This only extends the window but does not update the data for the last hour.
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