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Splunk SPLK-1003 Exam - Topic 4 Question 105 Discussion

Actual exam question for Splunk's SPLK-1003 exam
Question #: 105
Topic #: 4
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In inputs. conf, which stanza would mean Splunk was only reading one local file?

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Suggested Answer: B

[monitor::/opt/log/crashlog/Jan27crash.txt].This stanza means that Splunk is monitoring a single local file named Jan27crash.txt in the /opt/log/crashlog/ directory1.The monitor input type is used to monitor files and directories for changes and index any new data that is added2.


by Rafael at Nov 29, 2024, 10:19 AM

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Dong
4 months ago
Wait, are we sure it’s not C? That seems like it could work too!
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Domitila
4 months ago
I agree with D, that one file is clear.
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Veronika
4 months ago
A is not correct, it's too vague.
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Leah
4 months ago
I think it's B, but I'm not 100% sure.
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Florinda
4 months ago
Definitely option D, it's specific to that one file.
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Mitzie
5 months ago
I lean towards D as well, since it clearly points to that specific crashlog file. It just makes sense!
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Bev
5 months ago
I practiced a similar question, and I feel like A is too generic. It doesn't seem right for just one file.
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Cory
5 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about the "monitor" stanza being used for specific files. Maybe it's B?
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Chantay
5 months ago
I think it's option D because it specifies the exact file path, right? That sounds familiar.
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Junita
5 months ago
I'm a bit confused by the different stanza options here. I know the inputs.conf file is used to configure data sources, but I'm not sure how to interpret these specific stanzas. I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Adolph
5 months ago
Okay, I've got this. The key is the stanza type - "read://" means Splunk will only read a single local file, while "monitor:/" indicates Splunk will monitor a directory. So the answer has to be A.
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Santos
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm not too sure about this one. The question is asking about the inputs.conf file, but the options seem to be using different stanzas. I'll have to review the Splunk documentation on the different stanza types to figure this out.
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Oretha
5 months ago
This looks like a straightforward question about Splunk configuration. I think the answer is A, since the "read://" stanza would only read a single local file.
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Kimbery
1 year ago
Option B? Really? What is this, amateur hour? Everyone knows Splunk doesn't use colons in its file paths. Clearly A is the correct answer.
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Chandra
1 year ago
Pfft, this is easy. Everyone knows you use the 'monitor' stanza to watch directories, not files. A all the way, baby!
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Glenna
1 year ago
B) [monitor::/opt/log/crashlog/Jan27crash.txt]
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Zona
1 year ago
Exactly, the 'read' stanza is for reading specific files, not directories.
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Carin
1 year ago
A) [read://opt/log/crashlog/Jan27crash.txt]
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Deeann
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm torn between A and D. D looks like it's reading the whole directory and a specific file, but A is more straightforward. Decisions, decisions...
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Johna
1 year ago
I'm going with C. The '///' in the path means it's reading the entire directory, not just a single file.
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Renea
1 year ago
Option A looks right to me, the 'read://' stanza is used for reading a single local file.
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Wayne
1 year ago
That's incorrect. The 'monitor://' stanza is used for monitoring directories, not single files.
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Casie
1 year ago
C) [monitor:///opt/log/]
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Deonna
1 year ago
Yes, that's correct. The 'read://' stanza is used for reading a single local file.
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Lemuel
1 year ago
A) [read://opt/log/crashlog/Jan27crash.txt]
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Alverta
1 year ago
I disagree, I believe the answer is B) [monitor::/opt/log/crashlog/Jan27crash.txt] because it specifies monitoring a specific file.
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Estrella
1 year ago
I think the answer is A) [read://opt/log/crashlog/Jan27crash.txt].
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