In which configuration file do you specify an alternate character set encoding?

The specification of an alternate character set encoding is correctly found in Props.conf. This configuration file is crucial in defining how data should be processed during indexing and searching, including the handling of encoding for incoming data.

Props.conf is used to configure various attributes related to event processing, and one of its functions includes setting the character encoding for specific data sources. By specifying the character set in this file, you ensure that Splunk correctly interprets the data, which is particularly important for data containing non-standard or special characters.

In contrast, Server.conf relates to settings that apply to the overall Splunk system environment, Inputs.conf is primarily concerned with specifying input data sources and their characteristics, while Charset.conf is not a standard or recognized configuration file within Splunk. Each of these other files serves different purposes and does not handle the specifics of character set encoding the way Props.conf does.