Discuss Splunk SPLK-1003 Exam Topic 10 Question 96

A configuration file in a deployed app needs to be directly edited. Which steps would ensure a successful deployment to clients?

AMake the change in $SPLUNK HOME/etc/dep10yment apps/$appName/10ca1/ on the deployment server, and the change will be automatically sent to the deployment clients.

BMake the change in $SPLUNK HOME /etc/apps/$appname/local/ on any of the deployment clients, and then run the command . / splunk reload deploy-server to push that change to the deployment server.

CMake the change in $SPLUNK HOME/etc/dep10yment apps/$appName/10ca1/ on the deployment server, and then run $SPLUNK HOME/bin/sp1unk reload deploy---server.

DMake the change in $SPLUNK HOME/etc/apps/$appName/defau1t on the deployment server, and it will be distributed down to the clients' own local versions.

Suggested Answer: C

According to the Splunk documentation1, to customize a configuration file, you need to create a new file with the same name in a local or app directory. Then, add the specific settings that you want to customize to the local configuration file. Never change or copy the configuration files in the default directory. The files in the default directory must remain intact and in their original location. The Splunk Enterprise upgrade process overwrites the default directory.

To deploy configuration files to deployment clients, you need to use the deployment server.The deployment server is a Splunk Enterprise instance that distributes content and updates to deployment clients2.The deployment server uses a directory called $SPLUNK_HOME/etc/deployment-apps to store the apps and configuration files that it deploys to clients2.To update the configuration files in this directory, you need to edit them manually and then run the command $SPLUNK_HOME/bin/sp1unk reload deploy---server to make the changes take effect2.

Therefore, option A is incorrect because it does not include the reload command. Option B is incorrect because it makes the change on a deployment client instead of the deployment server. Option D is incorrect because it changes the default directory instead of the local directory.

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33 comments · newest first

Tonette 10 months ago

C seems right, but I’d double-check that reload command!

Leontine 11 months ago

D sounds risky, better stick with A or C.

Lauran 11 months ago

Wait, can you really just edit on the deployment server and it auto-updates?

Viola 11 months ago

I think B is a bit off, you shouldn't edit on the clients.

Audry 11 months ago

Option A is the correct way to go!

Marjory 12 months ago

I’m a bit confused about the reload command. Is it really necessary to run it after making changes on the server?

Wenona 12 months ago

I feel like option D is wrong because changes in the default folder don't automatically push to clients, right?

Karl 12 months ago

I remember practicing a question like this, and I think we should avoid making changes directly on the clients.

Boris 1 year ago

I think we need to make the change on the deployment server, but I'm not sure if it's option A or C.

Lynna 1 year ago

I'm pretty confident that option A is the correct answer. The question specifically says the change needs to be made on the deployment server, and that it will automatically be sent to the clients.

Alva 1 year ago

Okay, let me see here. I think option C might be the way to go, since it mentions making the change on the deployment server and then reloading the deploy-server. That sounds like the right approach.

Fernanda 1 year ago

Hmm, this seems like a tricky one. I'll need to think carefully about the different options and how Splunk's deployment process works.

Jesusa 1 year ago

I'm a bit confused by the different file paths mentioned in the options. I'll need to double-check the Splunk documentation to make sure I understand where the configuration files are located.

Tenesha 1 year ago

The system probably renames the new list automatically to avoid conflicts, so I'll choose option A.

Melinda 1 year ago

Hmm, I'm a bit confused on this one. I know Bluetooth uses FHSS, but I can't recall the exact IEEE specification or frequency band. I'll have to make an educated guess.

Ethan 2 years ago

That's a good point, Denae. Option C does seem like a logical choice for ensuring a successful deployment.

Hubert 2 years ago

I'm just glad this isn't a question about configuring a coffee machine. That would really throw me for a loop!

Katina 2 years ago

Option C seems like the way to go, but I'm also kind of tempted by option B. Guess I'll have to weigh the pros and cons.

Willard 2 years ago

↳ replying to Katina

Yeah, option C is definitely the best way to go. It's important to make sure the deployment to clients is successful.

Levi 2 years ago

↳ replying to Katina

I agree, option C is the safest choice. It ensures that the changes are properly distributed to all clients.

Kati 2 years ago

↳ replying to Katina

I always go with option C for editing configuration files in deployed apps. It's the most reliable method.

Wilbert 2 years ago

↳ replying to Katina

Option C seems like the way to go, but I'm also kind of tempted by option B. Guess I'll have to weigh the pros and cons.

Denae 2 years ago

I'm not sure, but I think option C might be the right one because it involves reloading the deploy server after making the change.

Timothy 2 years ago

I disagree, I believe option D is the correct one as it distributes the change down to the clients' local versions.

Gail 2 years ago

Ha, I bet the exam writers are trying to trip us up with these configuration file questions. Gotta stay on my toes!

Yan 2 years ago

Ah, this is tricky. I'm leaning towards option B, but maybe option C is better? Decisions, decisions...

Shaun 2 years ago

↳ replying to Yan

I think option C might be a safer bet. Running the command to reload the deploy server could ensure the change is properly distributed.

Teddy 2 years ago

↳ replying to Yan

Option B sounds like a good choice. It seems like the change can be pushed to the deployment server easily.

Alesia 2 years ago

Hmm, I'm not sure about this one. I think option C might be the way to go, but I'd better double-check the documentation just to be sure.

Floyd 2 years ago

↳ replying to Alesia

Double-checking the documentation is always a good idea, but I believe option C is the correct step to take.

Kristal 2 years ago

↳ replying to Alesia

I think option A is the best choice for a successful deployment.

Glendora 2 years ago

↳ replying to Alesia

I always go with option D, it's the most reliable method.

Ethan 2 years ago

I think option A is the best choice because it ensures the change is automatically sent to all deployment clients.

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