Splunk Core Certified User Practice Exam

Which app would you use to create lookups with data from external SQL databases?

1. Splunk DB Connect

2. Splunk ETL

3. Splunk Cloud

4. Splunk Web Framework

The correct answer is: Splunk DB Connect

The correct answer, Splunk DB Connect, is specifically designed for integrating external SQL databases with Splunk. This app allows users to connect, retrieve, and manipulate data from these databases and the ability to create lookups based on this external data enhances the analytical capabilities within Splunk. With Splunk DB Connect, users can seamlessly pull in data from various SQL sources and utilize it for search, reporting, and dashboarding, facilitating complex queries and visualizations that draw from both Splunk's indexed data and external database content. The other options serve different purposes in the Splunk ecosystem. Splunk ETL is not a specific app but refers to the broader process of extracting, transforming, and loading data, which might involve a different set of tools and is not focused on external SQL database integration. Splunk Cloud refers to the cloud-based version of Splunk that provides data analysis capabilities but does not inherently provide the functionality to create lookups from SQL databases. Lastly, the Splunk Web Framework is a framework for building Splunk apps and visualizations but does not specifically facilitate the connection or creation of lookups with external SQL databases.