Learning Splunk - Supporting Infrastructure – Deployment Server

The video tutorial explains the Splunk deployment server, which acts as a centralized configuration manager for managing multiple Splunk instances. It covers the roles of deployment clients and server classes, demonstrating the forwarder management interface. The tutorial also discusses deployment apps, emphasizing best practices for managing configurations. Finally, it explains how server classes map clients to specific apps, concluding with a preview of the next topic on Splunk licensing.

What is the primary function of the Splunk deployment server?

• To act as a centralized configuration manager

• To store all collected logs

• To provide user authentication

• To generate reports

How do deployment clients interact with the deployment server?

• They generate alerts

• They provide user access control

• They connect to receive configurations and apps

• They send logs to the server

What is a server class in the context of Splunk?

• A group of deployment clients managed as a single unit

• A type of Splunk report

• A data storage method

• A user role in Splunk

What is the recommended approach for managing deployment apps?

• Combine them into a single app

• Avoid using them altogether

• Use them as small, modular building blocks

• Keep them large and comprehensive

Why is it beneficial to keep deployment apps small?

• To facilitate easier management and configuration

• To improve user interface

• To reduce server load

• To increase data collection speed

How can server classes be used to manage deployment clients?

• By generating reports

• By storing logs in a central location

• By grouping clients by application or operating system

• By providing user authentication

What is the role of server classes in data collection?

• They ensure the correct data is collected by grouping clients

• They store collected data

• They provide user access to data

• They generate data reports