Splunk Enterprise Certified Admin Practice Test

From the deployment server, which command checks for app changes?

1. ./splunk list changes

2. ./splunk reload deploy-server

3. ./splunk show app-status

4. ./splunk check updates

The correct answer is: ./splunk reload deploy-server

The command used to check for app changes from the deployment server is essential for maintaining and managing the apps deployed across the various forwarders effectively. By using the command to reload the deployment server, Splunk re-evaluates all the applications and configurations that are being managed. This process includes checking for any updates or changes made to the apps on the server and determining if those changes need to be pushed out to the connected forwarders. The reload functionality essentially refreshes the deployment server's caching and awareness of the current app configurations, allowing it to identify newly modified or updated apps since the last check. In contrast, the other options either do not specifically address app changes or pertain to different functionalities within Splunk. For instance, listing changes would typically entail viewing already known modifications, while showing app status primarily focuses on the current operational status of the apps rather than checking for new changes. Checking for updates might suggest app version updates, but it does not encompass a comprehensive review of changed configurations or applications. Thus, reloading the deployment server directly impacts the awareness of app changes, making it the appropriate command for that purpose.