Discuss Splunk SPLK-1005 Exam Topic 4 Question 7

When creating a new index, which of the following is true about archiving expired events?

AStore expired events in private AWS-based storage.

BExpired events cannot be archived.

CArchive some expired events from an index and discard others.

DStore expired events on-prem using your own storage systems.

Suggested Answer: D

In Splunk Cloud, expired events can be archived to customer-managed storage solutions, such as on-premises storage. This allows organizations to retain data beyond the standard retention period if needed. [Reference: Splunk Docs on data archiving in Splunk Cloud]

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32 comments · newest first

Reena 10 months ago

B seems too limiting. There has to be a way to handle expired events!

Ahmed 11 months ago

A is interesting, but I prefer on-prem solutions like D.

Lenna 11 months ago

Wait, are you sure about that? I thought expired events couldn't be archived at all.

Estrella 11 months ago

Totally agree with C! Flexibility is key.

Candra 11 months ago

I think C is the right answer. You can archive some and discard others.

Sueann 12 months ago

I’m leaning towards option C, but I’m not completely confident about whether we can really discard some and keep others.

Eladia 12 months ago

I vaguely remember a practice question where we had to choose between archiving or discarding expired events. Was it possible to do both?

Fidelia 12 months ago

I feel like we discussed something about AWS storage options, but I can't recall if that's specifically for expired events.

Whitley 1 year ago

I think I remember that expired events can be archived, but I'm not sure if it's all or just some of them.

Peggie 1 year ago

Alright, time to put on my thinking cap. Archiving expired events - that's a good one. I'm leaning towards option A, but I'll double-check the other choices just to be sure.

Stephen 1 year ago

Archiving expired events, huh? That's a new one for me. I'm a bit confused, but I'll give it my best shot and see if I can eliminate some of the options.

Olga 1 year ago

Ah, I've seen this type of question before. I'm pretty confident that the correct answer is B - expired events cannot be archived.

Nobuko 1 year ago

Okay, let's see here. Archiving expired events - that's an interesting concept. I'm not entirely sure, but I think option C might be the way to go.

Ernest 1 year ago

Hmm, this seems like a tricky one. I'll need to think carefully about the options and consider the implications of each.

Quentin 2 years ago

Wow, these options are like a bad joke. 'Where do you want to store your expired Quentinnts? A) The moon, B) The sun, C) Your neighbor's basement, D) Your grandma's attic?' I'm going with C, of course.

Clorinda 2 years ago

D? Seriously? Who still uses on-prem storage these days? Cloud is the way to go, man. Gotta be C for me.

Melodie 2 years ago

↳ replying to Clorinda

I agree, on-prem storage is outdated. C is the way to go.

Dylan 2 years ago

↳ replying to Clorinda

C for sure. Cloud storage is the future.

Adelina 2 years ago

Hmm, I'm torn between A and C. Storing expired events in private AWS-based storage sounds tempting, but I like the idea of having more control with option C.

Twana 2 years ago

B? Really? Expired events can't be archived? That's just plain silly. Clearly C is the way to go.

Daniela 2 years ago

↳ replying to Twana

B? Really? Expired events can't be archived? That's just plain silly. Clearly C is the way to go.

Ivette 2 years ago

↳ replying to Twana

C) Archive some expired events from an index and discard others.

Delmy 2 years ago

↳ replying to Twana

B) Expired events cannot be archived.

Lavonna 2 years ago

↳ replying to Twana

A) Store expired events in private AWS-based storage.

Pete 2 years ago

I'm leaning towards D, storing on-prem seems more secure.

Margot 2 years ago

I disagree, I believe the answer is A.

Nelida 2 years ago

I think the answer is C.

Ettie 2 years ago

I think option C is the correct answer. We should have the flexibility to archive some expired events and discard others as needed.

Aleta 2 years ago

↳ replying to Ettie

Archiving some expired events and discarding others seems like a good balance.

Alonso 2 years ago

↳ replying to Ettie

I prefer storing expired events on-prem using our own storage systems for better control.

Chana 2 years ago

↳ replying to Ettie

I think storing expired events in private AWS-based storage would be a secure option.

Tyisha 2 years ago

↳ replying to Ettie

I agree, having the ability to choose which expired events to archive is important.

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