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Splunk SPLK-2002 Exam - Topic 14 Question 115 Discussion

Stakeholders have identified high availability for searchable data as their top priority. Which of the following best addresses this requirement?
A) Increasing the search factor in the cluster.
B) Increasing the replication factor in the cluster.
C) Increasing the number of search heads in the cluster.
D) Increasing the number of CPUs on the indexers in the cluster.

Splunk SPLK-2002 Exam - Topic 14 Question 115 Discussion

Actual exam question for Splunk's SPLK-2002 exam
Question #: 115
Topic #: 14
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Stakeholders have identified high availability for searchable data as their top priority. Which of the following best addresses this requirement?

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Increasing the search factor in the cluster will best address the requirement of high availability for searchable data. The search factor determines how many copies of searchable data are maintained by the cluster. A higher search factor means that more indexers can serve the data in case of a failure or a maintenance event. Increasing the replication factor will improve the availability of raw data, but not searchable data. Increasing the number of search heads or CPUs on the indexers will improve the search performance, but not the availability of searchable data. For more information, seeReplication factor and search factorin the Splunk documentation.


by Janessa at Aug 02, 2025, 07:57 AM

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Malcom
7 months ago
Definitely, replication factor is the way to go!
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Marjory
7 months ago
Wait, can increasing CPUs really improve availability?
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Maile
7 months ago
I think more search heads would help too!
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Marget
7 months ago
Not sure about that, replication seems more reliable.
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Quinn
8 months ago
Increasing the replication factor is key for high availability.
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Paola
8 months ago
Increasing the search factor sounds familiar, but I can't recall if that directly impacts availability. I might be mixing it up with performance.
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Lemuel
8 months ago
I'm leaning towards option B, but I feel like I need to double-check how replication affects search performance in high availability scenarios.
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Ronny
8 months ago
I remember a practice question where increasing the number of search heads improved availability, so maybe option C is also a good candidate.
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Chaya
8 months ago
I think increasing the replication factor might be the right choice since it ensures data is available even if one node fails, but I'm not entirely sure.
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Charlette
9 months ago
I've got this! Increasing the replication factor is the way to go. That will ensure that the data is replicated across multiple nodes, improving the overall availability and resilience of the system. I'm feeling good about this one.
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Lezlie
9 months ago
Okay, let's see here. Increasing the search factor or the number of search heads doesn't seem directly related to high availability. The replication factor and the number of CPUs on the indexers are more likely to impact availability. I'll have to weigh the pros and cons of each option.
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Lorenza
9 months ago
Hmm, I'm not sure about this one. The options seem a bit technical, and I'm not entirely confident in my understanding of cluster configurations. I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Chu
9 months ago
This looks like a straightforward question about high availability for searchable data. I think increasing the replication factor in the cluster is the best way to address this requirement.
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Ammie
10 months ago
I think C) Increasing the number of search heads in the cluster would be the best option.
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Layla
10 months ago
I disagree, I believe the answer is A) Increasing the search factor in the cluster.
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Ariel
11 months ago
I think the answer is B) Increasing the replication factor in the cluster.
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Annamae
11 months ago
Haha, increasing the search factor? Is that even a thing? I'm going with B, replication is the way to go.
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Danica
11 months ago
I think increasing the number of CPUs on the indexers in the cluster would provide better performance.
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Ona
11 months ago
I'm torn between B and C. Increasing the number of search heads could also help with high availability, but replication is probably the way to go.
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Becky
10 months ago
D) Increasing the number of CPUs on the indexers in the cluster.
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Freeman
11 months ago
I agree, replication is essential for high availability.
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Ashleigh
11 months ago
B) Increasing the replication factor in the cluster.
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Nelida
11 months ago
I disagree, I believe increasing the number of search heads in the cluster would be more effective.
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Kris
11 months ago
I think increasing the replication factor in the cluster would be the best option.
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Linette
11 months ago
Definitely option B. Increasing the replication factor is the best way to ensure high availability of searchable data.
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Francesco
10 months ago
It's important to prioritize high availability for searchable data.
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Amber
10 months ago
Increasing the replication factor will definitely improve availability.
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Darrin
11 months ago
I agree, option B is the most effective solution.
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