Splunk Enterprise Certified Admin Practice Test

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In which directory are configuration changes saved?

  1. /etc/splunk_user

  2. /var/splunk

  3. ./conf_files

  4. SPLUNK_HOME/etc/

The correct answer is: SPLUNK_HOME/etc/

The directory where configuration changes are saved is SPLUNK_HOME/etc/. This is the standard directory structure in Splunk where configuration files are stored and managed. It contains subdirectories for different types of configurations, such as apps, system settings, and user settings. When changes are made to the configurations of Splunk, they are typically saved within this path to ensure that the application can access them at runtime. The other choices refer to locations or contexts that do not represent where Splunk's main configuration files are stored. For example, the /etc/splunk_user option does not align with Splunk's established directory structure. The /var/splunk directory is often used for storing indexed data and logs, rather than configuration files. Likewise, ./conf_files is not a standard or recognized directory within the Splunk environment for configuration storage. Therefore, the correct path for configuration changes is indeed SPLUNK_HOME/etc/, as it is designed specifically for managing configurations within the Splunk framework.