Splunk Enterprise Certified Admin Practice Test

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How many simultaneous searches can one dedicated search head generally handle?

5 - 7
8 - 12
15 - 20
20 - 25

The correct answer is: 8 - 12

A dedicated search head in Splunk is designed to handle multiple concurrent searches. The range of 8 to 12 simultaneous searches is typically regarded as optimal for a standard dedicated search head setup. This capacity can vary based on several factors, such as the complexity of the searches being run, the amount of data being queried, and the hardware resources available to the search head. Running more than this optimal number can lead to performance degradation, as the search head could become overloaded, causing searches to slow down or time out. While it's possible for some setups to manage up to 15 simultaneous searches depending on their configurations and resource allocation, the safest and most efficient range remains between 8 to 12. This allows for a balance between performance and responsiveness for users initiating searches.