Splunk SPLK-3003 Exam - Topic 7 Question 22 Discussion

Actual exam question for Splunk's SPLK-3003 exam

Question #: 22
Topic #: 7

A new single-site three indexer cluster is being stood up with replication_factor:2, search_factor:2. At which step would the Indexer Cluster be classed as 'Indexing Ready' and be able to ingest new data?

Step 1: Install and configure Cluster Master (CM)/Master Node with base clustering stanza settings, restarting CM.

Step 2: Configure a base app in etc/master-apps on the CM to enable a splunktcp input on port 9997 and deploy index creation configurations.

Step 3: Install and configure Indexer 1 so that once restarted, it contacts the CM, download the latest config bundle.

Step 4: Indexer 1 restarts and has successfully joined the cluster.

Step 5: Install and configure Indexer 2 so that once restarted, it contacts the CM, downloads the latest config bundle

Step 6: Indexer 2 restarts and has successfully joined the cluster.

Step 7: Install and configure Indexer 3 so that once restarted, it contacts the CM, downloads the latest config bundle.

Step 8: Indexer 3 restarts and has successfully joined the cluster.

AStep 2

BStep 4

CStep 6

DStep 8

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Suggested Answer: A

by Shalon at May 05, 2022, 12:02 AM

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Kaitlyn

4 months ago

I agree with Step 4, but I’m curious about the role of Step 2.

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Sharita

4 months ago

Wait, are you sure it’s not Step 2? That seems too early.

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Audry

4 months ago

Definitely Step 8, all indexers need to be up for full functionality.

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Suzan

4 months ago

I thought it was Step 6? Seems like you need both indexers first.

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Lili

4 months ago

Step 4 is when it’s ready to index!

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Margurite

5 months ago

I practiced a similar question, and I think it was Step 2, but that seems too early for indexing to actually start.

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Carolann

5 months ago

I feel like Step 6 might be the right answer since that's when the second indexer joins, but it seems like we need all three for full functionality.

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Willow

5 months ago

I think the cluster is ready after Step 4 when Indexer 1 joins, but I'm not completely sure if that's enough for ingestion.

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Oneida

5 months ago

I remember something about needing all indexers to be up before we can start indexing, so maybe it's Step 8?

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Aliza

5 months ago

I'm a little confused by the wording of the question. Are we looking for all the possible ways to reduce credit exposure, or just the most effective ones? I'll have to re-read it a few times to make sure I understand what they're asking.

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Fausto

5 months ago

Okay, I know there are a few different ways to patch WebLogic, but I'm a little unsure about the specific details. I'll need to review the material to refresh my memory.

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Emelda

5 months ago

I think the WWPN pool is related to the Fibre Channel addresses, so maybe option A or D could be correct?

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