Which of the following lists all parameters supported by the acceptFrom argument?
The acceptFrom parameter is used in Splunk to specify which IP addresses or DNS names are allowed to send data to a Splunk instance. The supported formats include IPv4, IPv6, CIDR notation, and DNS names.
B . IPv4, IPv6, CIDRs, DNS names is the correct answer. These are the valid formats that can be used with the acceptFrom argument. Wildcards are not supported in acceptFrom parameters for security reasons, as they would allow overly broad access.
Splunk Documentation Reference:
acceptFrom Parameter Usage
Which of the following tasks is not managed by the Splunk Cloud administrator?
In Splunk Cloud, several administrative tasks are managed by the Splunk Cloud administrator, but certain tasks related to the underlying infrastructure and core software management are handled by Splunk itself.
B . Upgrading the indexer's Splunk software is the correct answer. Upgrading Splunk software on indexers is a task that is managed by Splunk's operations team, not by the Splunk Cloud administrator. The Splunk Cloud administrator handles tasks like forwarding events, managing knowledge objects, and creating users and roles, but the underlying software upgrades and maintenance are managed by Splunk as part of the managed service.
Splunk Documentation Reference:
Splunk Cloud Administration
In which of the following situations should Splunk Support be contacted?
In Splunk Cloud, when an app on Splunkbase indicates 'Request Install,' it means that the app is not available for direct self-service installation and requires intervention from Splunk Support. This could be because the app needs to undergo an additional review for compatibility with the managed cloud environment or because it requires special installation procedures.
In these cases, customers need to contact Splunk Support to request the installation of the app. Support will ensure that the app is properly vetted and compatible with Splunk Cloud before proceeding with the installation.
Splunk Cloud Reference: For further details, consult Splunk's guidelines on requesting app installations in Splunk Cloud and the processes involved in reviewing and approving apps for use in the cloud environment.
Source:
Splunk Docs: Install apps in Splunk Cloud Platform
Splunkbase: App request procedures for Splunk Cloud
A monitor has been created in inputs. con: for a directory that contains a mix of file types.
How would a Cloud Admin fine-tune assigned sourcetypes for different files in the directory during the input phase?
When dealing with a directory containing a mix of file types, it's essential to fine-tune the sourcetypes for different files to ensure accurate data parsing and indexing.
B . On the forwarder collecting the data, leave sourcetype as automatic for the directory monitor. Then create a props.conf that assigns a specific sourcetype by source stanza: This is the correct answer. In this approach, the Universal Forwarder is set up with a directory monitor where the sourcetype is initially left as automatic. Then, a props.conf file is configured to specify different sourcetypes based on the source (filename or path). This ensures that as the data is collected, it is appropriately categorized by sourcetype according to the file type.
Splunk Documentation Reference:
Configuring Inputs and Sourcetypes
Fine-tuning sourcetypes
Which of the following is a correct statement about Universal Forwarders?
A Universal Forwarder (UF) can indeed be configured as an Intermediate Forwarder. This means that the UF can receive data from other forwarders and then forward that data on to indexers or Splunk Cloud, effectively acting as a relay point in the data forwarding chain.
Option A is incorrect because a Universal Forwarder does not need to contact the license master; only indexers and search heads require this.
Option B is incorrect as Universal Forwarders can connect directly to Splunk Cloud or via other forwarders.
Option D is also incorrect because the default output bandwidth limit for a UF is typically much higher than 500KBps (default is 256KBps per pipeline, but can be configured).
Splunk Documentation Reference: Universal Forwarder
