Splunk Enterprise Certified Admin Practice Test

What is the function of a deployer in a Splunk setup?

1. Deploys apps to the indexers

2. Manages the Splunk environment

3. Deploys apps to search head clusters

4. Acts as a license master

The correct answer is: Deploys apps to search head clusters

The deployer serves a crucial role in a Splunk environment specifically related to the management and deployment of applications across multiple search heads in a search head cluster. It is responsible for distributing apps, configuration files, and other necessary updates to the search heads, ensuring that they all operate with the same set of functionalities and settings. This central management helps maintain consistency across the cluster, facilitating streamlined operations and updates across all nodes. Utilizing the deployer to manage app distribution allows for efficient scaling of the Splunk deployment. As changes or new applications are needed, the deployer can push these updates without requiring individual manual installations on each search head, saving time and reducing the potential for configuration errors. This approach is particularly beneficial in larger, more complex environments. In contrast to other roles, the deployer does not deploy apps specifically to indexers or act as a license master; those functions belong to different components of the Splunk architecture. Moreover, managing the overall Splunk environment is a broader task that includes various components and roles beyond what the deployer primarily focuses on, highlighting the specific nature of the deployer's functionality within the system.