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Splunk SPLK-1003 Exam - Topic 10 Question 86 Discussion

Actual exam question for Splunk's SPLK-1003 exam
Question #: 86
Topic #: 10
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Which file will be matched for the following monitor stanza in inputs. conf?

[monitor: ///var/log/*/bar/*. txt]

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Suggested Answer: C

The correct answer is C. MonitorNoHandle.

MonitorNoHandle is a type of input stanza that allows a Splunk forwarder to read files on Windows systems as Windows writes to them. It does this by using a kernel-mode filter driver to capture raw data as it gets written to the file1. This input stanza is useful for files that get locked open for writing, such as the Windows DNS server log file2.

The other options are incorrect because:

A) Tail Reader is not a valid input stanza in Splunk. It is a component of the Tailing Processor, which is responsible for monitoring files and directories for new data3.

B) Upload is a type of input stanza that allows Splunk to index a single file from a local or network file system. It is not suitable for files that are constantly being updated, as it only indexes the file once and does not monitor it for changes4.

D) Monitor is a type of input stanza that allows Splunk to monitor files and directories for new data. However, it may not work for files that Windows prevents Splunk from reading while they are open. In such cases, MonitorNoHandle is a better option2.

A Splunk forwarder is a lightweight agent that can forward data to a Splunk deployment. There are two types of forwarders: universal and heavy. A universal forwarder can only forward data, while a heavy forwarder can also perform parsing, filtering, routing, and aggregation on the data before forwarding it5.

An input stanza is a section in the inputs.conf configuration file that defines the settings for a specific type of input, such as files, directories, network ports, scripts, or Windows event logs. An input stanza starts with a square bracket, followed by the input type and the input path or name. For example, [monitor:///var/log] is an input stanza for monitoring the /var/log directory.


1: Monitor files and directories - Splunk Documentation

2: How to configure props.conf for proper line breaking ... - Splunk Community

3: How Splunk Enterprise monitors files and directories - Splunk Documentation

4: Upload a file - Splunk Documentation

5: Use forwarders to get data into Splunk Enterprise - Splunk Documentation

[6]: inputs.conf - Splunk Documentation

by Francine at Apr 23, 2024, 10:45 PM

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Merlyn
3 months ago
C seems close, but it doesn't have the right folder structure.
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Berry
4 months ago
Wait, are we sure about that? What if there's a hidden file?
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Curt
4 months ago
I think B is the only one that matches the pattern.
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Colene
4 months ago
Definitely not A or D, they don't fit the path.
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Tambra
4 months ago
Looks like only files in /var/log/*/bar/*.txt will match.
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Lashaun
4 months ago
I feel like option B is the closest match since it has "bar" in the right place, but I could be wrong.
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Celestina
5 months ago
I'm a bit confused about the "temp" folder in option D. Does it really match the stanza?
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Felicitas
5 months ago
I remember a practice question that had a similar format, and I think it was about matching paths with wildcards too.
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Charolette
5 months ago
I think the monitor stanza is looking for files in a specific directory structure, but I'm not entirely sure about the wildcard usage.
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Dean
5 months ago
I've seen similar questions before, so I think I've got a good strategy for this. Time to apply what I've learned.
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Aleta
5 months ago
I'm a bit confused by the wildcard usage here. I'll need to re-read the question and think it through more carefully.
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Clarence
5 months ago
Okay, let's see... the path starts with "/var/log/" and ends with "bar/*.txt", so I'm guessing it's option C.
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Fannie
5 months ago
Hmm, the monitor stanza is using a wildcard path, so I'll need to carefully consider all the options.
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Lawana
5 months ago
This one looks tricky, but I think I can figure it out if I break it down step-by-step.
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Aliza
5 months ago
I have a feeling that DTS could be important for data transfer tasks in DevOps, but I'm not certain if it's the best choice here.
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Reyes
5 months ago
I'm a little confused by the wording of the question. Does the HR profile contain all of those types of information, or just one? I want to make sure I select the right answer.
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Reuben
5 months ago
I'm still a little unsure, but I think I'll go with option B. The wording of the question makes me think that's the right answer, but I'll double-check my work before submitting.
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Chuck
10 months ago
I bet the person who wrote this question spends their free time hiding my car keys. Option B is the way to go!
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Maurine
10 months ago
Oh, come on! This is like a game of 'Where's Waldo' for log files. I'm just going to guess option A and hope for the best.
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Aracelis
10 months ago
Hmm, this is a tricky one. I'm going to have to go with option C. The 'file' directory is nested within the 'bar' directory, which seems to fit the requirements.
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Devora
8 months ago
I agree with option C. The 'file' directory is nested within the 'bar' directory.
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Noah
8 months ago
I'm leaning towards option B. It has the 'bar' directory and ends with foo.txt as well.
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Caitlin
9 months ago
I think option A is the correct one. It has the 'bar' directory and ends with foo.txt.
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Judy
11 months ago
I think option D is the right answer. The 'bar' directory is nested within the 'temp' directory, which matches the structure described in the monitor stanza.
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Patti
9 months ago
I think option D is the right answer. The 'bar' directory is nested within the 'temp' directory, which matches the structure described in the monitor stanza.
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Cyndy
9 months ago
D) /var/ log/ host_460352847/temp/bar/file/foo.txt
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Kirby
9 months ago
C) /var/log/host_460352847/bar/file/foo.txt
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Annabelle
10 months ago
B) /var/log/host_460352847/bar/foo.txt
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Alex
10 months ago
A) /var/log/host_460352847/temp/bar/file/csv/foo.txt
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Tammi
11 months ago
Option B looks correct to me. The monitor stanza specifies '/var/log/*/bar/*.txt', and option B matches that pattern perfectly.
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Silva
10 months ago
Yes, option B matches the pattern specified in the monitor stanza.
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Arleen
10 months ago
I think option B is the correct match.
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Sherman
11 months ago
But A matches the monitor stanza pattern exactly, so it should be the correct answer.
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Barbra
11 months ago
I disagree, I believe the answer is D.
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Sherman
11 months ago
I think the answer is A.
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