Splunk SPLK-1004 Questions Answers

The correct way to exclude entries from the lookup file baditems.csv is using NOT [inputlookup baditems.csv]. This syntax excludes all entries in the lookup from the main search results.

When Splunk encounters repeating JSON data structures in an event, they are extracted as multivalue fields. These allow multiple values to be stored under a single field, which is common with arrays in JSON data.

When searching a summary index, using search_name="Linux logins" ensures you retrieve data generated by that specific report. Option B correctly searches the summary index by referencing the report's name.

The Search head (Option B) is responsible for initiating and coordinating search activities in a distributed environment. It sends search requests to the indexers (which store the data) and consolidates the results retrieved from them. The indexers store and retrieve the data, but the search head manages the user interaction and result aggregation.