Splunk Enterprise Certified Admin Practice Test

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What does the 'server' directive indicate in the outputs.conf file?

The destination IP address for data
The source of incoming log files
The bandwidth allocation
The type of data being sent

The correct answer is: The destination IP address for data

The 'server' directive in the outputs.conf file specifies the destination IP address or hostname where the data should be sent. This configuration is crucial for directing the flow of data from the Splunk forwarder to the appropriate Splunk indexer or other destinations. By setting the destination IP, you ensure that the data collected by the forwarder gets transmitted to the correct location for indexing and analysis. When configuring data outputs, it’s essential to accurately designate the server address to maintain proper data routing. Without this specification, the forwarder wouldn't know where to send the data it collects, resulting in a disruption of data flow and possible data loss. Therefore, identifying the destination IP address is fundamental for the correct operation of data ingestion in Splunk architectures.