Splunk Core Certified User Practice Exam

What does a Splunk license specify regarding data management?

1. How much data can be archived per year

2. How much data you can index per calendar day

3. How much memory is allocated for processing

4. How many users can access the system simultaneously

The correct answer is: How much data you can index per calendar day

A Splunk license is fundamentally concerned with the volume of data that can be indexed by the Splunk instance within a set time frame, specifically on a daily basis. When you work with Splunk, your license will typically specify the maximum amount of data that can be indexed each day, measured in gigabytes (GB). This limitation is crucial for managing resources effectively, ensuring that organizations have control over their data ingestion rates relative to their operational costs and capabilities. In contrast, the other options involve aspects of data management that are not dictated by the Splunk licensing model. Archiving data is an operational practice that might be influenced by the license but is not specifically defined within its constraints. Memory allocation for processing can vary based on the infrastructure and configuration and is independent of the license. User access limits, while they relate to the capacity of the system, are also not directly specified by the Splunk license regarding how much data can be managed or indexed. Thus, the focus on daily data indexing capacity reflects the core limitation imposed by Splunk licenses.