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In the inputs.conf file, which stanza indicates that SSL is being used?

  1. [splunktcp:9997]

  2. [tcp-ssl:9997]

  3. [splunktcp-ssl:9997]

  4. [ssl_tcp:9997]

The correct answer is: [splunktcp-ssl:9997]

The stanza that indicates SSL is being used in the inputs.conf file is defined as [splunktcp-ssl:9997]. This configuration specifies that the Splunk instance should listen for TCP connections on port 9997 while using SSL/TLS encryption for secure communication. Using this stanza ensures that any data sent over this port is encrypted, which is crucial for protecting sensitive information during transmission. The "splunktcp" prefix signifies that it is specifically for Splunk's TCP input, and the "-ssl" suffix clarifies that SSL is being utilized. This is particularly important in environments where security requirements mandate encrypted data transport. Other options, while they might sound plausible, do not adhere to the standard naming conventions used by Splunk for SSL-enabled stanzas. For instance, [splunktcp:9997] does not specify SSL usage, while [tcp-ssl:9997] and [ssl_tcp:9997] are not recognized stanzas in the context of Splunk’s configuration structure. Thus, the correct designation is essential for successfully implementing secure data inputs in Splunk configurations.

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