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Splunk Exam SPLK-1003 Topic 13 Question 92 Discussion

Actual exam question for Splunk's SPLK-1003 exam
Question #: 92
Topic #: 13
[All SPLK-1003 Questions]

On the deployment server, administrators can map clients to server classes using client filters. Which of the

following statements is accurate?

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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

Contribute your Thoughts:

Leota
24 days ago
Wildcards not supported? Bummer, I was hoping to use '*' to cover all my bases. Oh well, C it is.
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Herschel
28 days ago
Ah, the age-old whitelist vs. blacklist debate. It's like choosing between the lesser of two evils, am I right?
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Lauran
8 days ago
B) The whitelist takes precedence over the blacklist.
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Gearldine
19 days ago
A) The blacklist takes precedence over the whitelist.
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Natalya
1 months ago
The blacklist taking precedence over the whitelist? That's just asking for trouble! I'll have to go with B.
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Lorriane
16 hours ago
It's important to understand the order in which filters are applied to avoid any conflicts. B does seem like the logical choice here.
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Twanna
4 days ago
I've had issues in the past with client filters, so I always make sure to double check. B does make sense to me.
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Gearldine
17 days ago
I think we should be careful with our client filters to avoid any issues. B does seem like the safer option.
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Lucina
23 days ago
I agree, having the blacklist take precedence seems risky. I also think B is the correct answer.
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Ricarda
1 months ago
I'm not sure about that, but I think machine type filters are applied before the whitelist and blacklist.
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Barbra
2 months ago
I disagree, I believe the blacklist takes precedence over the whitelist.
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Yoko
2 months ago
Machine type filters before the whitelist and blacklist? That sounds like D is the way to go.
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Albina
27 days ago
Yes, machine type filters are applied before the whitelist and blacklist.
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Rex
30 days ago
I think you're right, D is the correct answer.
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Vincent
2 months ago
Wildcards are definitely not supported in client filters, so I'll go with C.
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Ezekiel
2 months ago
I think the whitelist takes precedence over the blacklist.
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Elly
2 months ago
I'm not sure, but I think machine type filters are applied before the whitelist and blacklist.
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Shawnda
2 months ago
I think the whitelist takes precedence over the blacklist, so B is the correct answer.
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Talia
17 days ago
Wildcards are not supported in any client filters.
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Desmond
23 days ago
I believe machine type filters are applied before the whitelist and blacklist.
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Silva
29 days ago
I think the blacklist takes precedence over the whitelist.
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Patti
1 months ago
I agree, the whitelist takes precedence over the blacklist.
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Sabra
2 months ago
I disagree, I believe the blacklist takes precedence over the whitelist.
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Keshia
2 months ago
I think the whitelist takes precedence over the blacklist.
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