Splunk SPLK-1003 Exam - Topic 7 Question 114 Discussion

Actual exam question for Splunk's SPLK-1003 exam

Question #: 114
Topic #: 7

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An organization wants to collect Windows performance data from a set of clients, however, installing Splunk

software on these clients is not allowed. What option is available to collect this data in Splunk Enterprise?

AUse Local Windows host monitoring.

BUse Windows Remote Inputs with WMI.

CUse Local Windows network monitoring.

DUse an index with an Index Data Type of Metrics.

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Suggested Answer: B

https://docs.splunk.com/Documentation/Splunk/8.1.0/Data/ConsiderationsfordecidinghowtomonitorWindowsdata

'The Splunk platform collects remote Windows data for indexing in one of two ways: From Splunk forwarders, Using Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI). For Splunk Cloud deployments, you must use the Splunk Universal Forwarder on a Windows machines to montior remote Windows data.'

by Ma at Jun 14, 2025, 03:48 PM

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Tu

5 months ago

Not sure about B, WMI can be tricky sometimes.

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Lashawn

5 months ago

A sounds good too, but not as efficient as B.

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Samira

6 months ago

Wait, can you really collect data without installing anything?

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Rima

6 months ago

I agree, B makes the most sense here!

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Kirby

6 months ago

B is the way to go, WMI is perfect for remote data collection.

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Barney

6 months ago

I'm a bit confused about the index options. I don't think using an index with Metrics is relevant for this scenario, right?

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Nikita

7 months ago

I practiced a similar question, and I feel like Windows Remote Inputs with WMI was the answer there too. It makes sense for collecting data remotely.

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Aimee

7 months ago

I think Local Windows host monitoring might be an option, but it seems like it wouldn't fit since we can't install anything on the clients.

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Isabella

7 months ago

I remember something about using WMI for remote data collection, but I'm not entirely sure if that's the right choice here.

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Xuan

7 months ago

Ah, this is a tricky one. I'm leaning towards the Windows Remote Inputs with WMI option, but I want to make sure I fully understand how that works in the Splunk context before committing to an answer.

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Antonio

7 months ago

Okay, I've got an idea. Since we can't install Splunk on the clients, the Windows Remote Inputs with WMI option seems like the most logical choice here. I'll make sure to double-check the details on that approach.

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Lorean

8 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. The question mentions not being able to install Splunk on the clients, so I'll need to think through the implications of that constraint.

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Cary

8 months ago

This seems like a straightforward question about Splunk options for Windows performance data collection. I'll carefully review the choices and think through the best approach.

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Maynard

10 months ago

I'm going with B as well. It's the only option that specifically mentions collecting data from remote clients, which is what the question is asking for.

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Aaron

9 months ago

Agreed, B is the most suitable choice for this scenario.

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Nathan

10 months ago

I think B is the best option for collecting data from remote clients.

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Beth

11 months ago

Haha, local network monitoring? That's like trying to catch a fish with a net made of spaghetti. B is definitely the way to go here.

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Bev

11 months ago

Option D sounds interesting, but I'm not sure if an index with a Metrics data type would work for collecting Windows performance data. I'll have to look into that more.

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Jodi

10 months ago

B) Use Windows Remote Inputs with WMI.

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Danica

10 months ago

A) Use Local Windows host monitoring.

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Jess

11 months ago

I'm not sure, but I think A) Use Local Windows host monitoring could also be a valid option.

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Tenesha

11 months ago

I agree with Sunshine, using WMI is a good option to collect Windows performance data without installing Splunk on clients.

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Lashandra

11 months ago

I think B is the correct answer. Using Windows Remote Inputs with WMI seems like the best way to collect Windows performance data without installing Splunk on the clients.

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