Splunk Enterprise Certified Admin Practice Test

Must you configure a separate receiving port on the indexer for each universal forwarder?

1. Yes, you must configure separate ports.

2. No, you do not have to create a separate port for each UF.

3. It depends on the configurations.

4. Only if the UFs are on different networks.

The correct answer is: No, you do not have to create a separate port for each UF.

You do not have to create a separate port for each universal forwarder (UF). Splunk is designed to handle multiple data streams efficiently. When configuring an indexer to receive data, you can use a single receiving port to accept data from multiple universal forwarders simultaneously. Universal forwarders can send data to the indexer using the same port and are identified by their sending host's information and the source type of the data they are transmitting. This design simplifies the configuration and management of the Splunk environment, allowing for easier scaling and handling of data inputs from various sources without the need for creating multiple ports. Each universal forwarder can send its logs over the established port, and the indexer differentiates between them based on the data metadata provided during transmission. This capability is one of the core features of Splunk, promoting a streamlined setup for optimal performance.