Splunk Enterprise Certified Admin Practice Test

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Prepare for the Splunk Enterprise Certified Admin Test with multiple choice questions and detailed explanations. Enhance your skills to manage Splunk applications effectively. Get ready for your exam!

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What type of architecture is best suited for personal use, learning, or testing?

  1. Single-server, standalone

  2. Basic

  3. Distributed

  4. Clustered

The correct answer is: Single-server, standalone

The single-server, standalone architecture is best suited for personal use, learning, or testing due to its simplicity and ease of setup. This architecture consists of a single instance of Splunk running on one server, which allows new users to experiment with all functionalities without the complexity of managing multiple servers. It reduces the overhead typically associated with distributed or clustered setups, making it ideal for individual learning and exploration of the platform. In a single-server setup, all components—indexer, search head, and forwarder—can run on the same machine, which enhances performance for limited datasets and enables a hassle-free experience for someone just starting. This architecture allows users to focus on learning the core features of Splunk without needing to configure or manage the intricacies of a distributed or clustered environment that is more suitable for larger-scale, production applications.