Splunk Enterprise Certified Admin Practice Test

What command is used to retrieve information about metric data stored in Splunk?

1. mcollect

2. mcatalog

3. mstats

4. metrics_summary

The correct answer is: mcatalog

The command that is used to retrieve information about metric data stored in Splunk is mcatalog. This command specifically queries the metric index to return the metadata about the metric data, allowing users to view various attributes associated with the stored metric data, including names, types, and any associated tags. This capability is particularly valuable for administrators or users who need to get insights into the metrics they are working with. Mcollect, while related to metrics, is primarily focused on collecting and ingesting metric data rather than retrieving information. Mstats is also used for querying metric data, but it is more focused on summarizing and aggregating metrics rather than providing detailed metadata about the metrics. Metrics_summary is not a standard Splunk command and thus does not apply here. Therefore, mcatalog stands out as the correct choice for retrieving information specifically about metric data.