Splunk Enterprise Certified Admin Practice Test

Can a monitor input be used for specific directories in Splunk?

1. Yes, it can only monitor individual files

2. No, it only supports directories

3. Yes, it can recursively traverse directories

4. Only if configured correctly

The correct answer is: Yes, it can recursively traverse directories

The assertion that a monitor input can recursively traverse directories is accurate. In Splunk, when configuring a monitor input, you can specify a directory path for Splunk to monitor. The significant advantage here is that Splunk can look into subdirectories and automatically include all files within that directory. This means that as new files are added over time, they will be indexed by Splunk without the need for further configuration. Recursive monitoring is particularly useful in environments where files are organized in a hierarchical structure. It allows administrators to efficiently gather data without needing to create distinct monitor inputs for each subdirectory or file. The flexibility of this feature means that you can maintain a cleaner configuration and ensure that all relevant data is captured as it arrives. This capability is essential for scenarios that involve log files or other data artifacts generated by applications that frequently update or add files in a structure, allowing real-time monitoring and analysis without manual intervention.