SPLK-1005 Practice Test

Explanation:
The acceptFrom parameter is used in Splunk to specify which IP addresses or DNS names are allowed to send data to a Splunk instance. The supported formats include IPv4, IPv6, CIDR notation, and DNS names.
B. IPv4, IPv6, CIDRs, DNS names is the correct answer. These are the valid formats that can be used with the acceptFrom argument. Wildcards are not supported in acceptFrom parameters for security reasons, as they would allow overly broad access.

Explanation: A private app in Splunk is one that is created and used within a specific organization, and is not publicly available in the Splunkbase app store.
C. An app that is created and used only by a specific organization is the correct answer. This type of app is developed internally and used by a particular organization, often tailored to meet specific internal needs. It is not shared with other organizations and remains private within that organization’s Splunk environment.

Explanation: When creating a deployment app in Splunk, certain files and folders are considered essential to ensure proper configuration and operation:
app.conf (in default or local): This is required as it defines the app's metadata and behaviors.
local.meta: This file is important for defining access permissions for the app and is often included.
metadata folder: The metadata folder contains files like local.meta and default.meta and is typically required for defining permissions and other metadatarelated settings.
props.conf: While props.conf is essential for many Splunk apps, it is not mandatory unless you need to define specific data parsing or transformation rules.
D. props.conf is the correct answer because, although it is commonly used, it is not a mandatory part of every deployment app. An app may not need data parsing configurations, and thus, props.conf might not be present in some apps.

Explanation: The recommended approach to collect data from network devices is to use a Syslog server with a Universal Forwarder (UF) installed. The network devices send data to the Syslog server, which then forwards the data to Splunk Cloud using the Universal Forwarder. This method ensures reliable data ingestion and processing while maintaining flexibility in handling different types of network device data.

Explanation: The default bandwidth limit in the Splunk Universal Forwarder is set to 256 KBps. This setting is in place to prevent the forwarder from overwhelming network resources, and it can be adjusted as necessary based on the deployment's specific needs.