Splunk Core Certified User Practice Exam

Which function is NOT a part of a single instance deployment in Splunk?

1. Searching

2. Parsing

3. Clustering

4. Indexing

The correct answer is: Clustering

In a single instance deployment of Splunk, functionalities are designed to be handled on that one instance of the software. The correct choice reflects a function that involves multiple instances for optimal operation. Clustering is specifically designed for environments where high availability, data replication, and load balancing across multiple Splunk instances are necessary. This includes both indexer clustering and search head clustering, which cannot take place in a single instance setup. In contrast, searching, parsing, and indexing are all core functionalities that can effectively operate within a single instance deployment. Searching allows users to query data, parsing involves data transformation during the indexing process, and indexing refers to the storage of searchable data created from original logs. Therefore, while these functionalities can all occur within a single instance, clustering requires multiple instances to manage and share data effectively across a distributed deployment.