Splunk Enterprise Certified Admin Practice Test

What command is used to add an indexer to a forwarder in Splunk?

1. ./splunk add indexer ip:port

2. ./splunk add forward-server ip:port

3. ./splunk create index ip:port

4. ./splunk connect ip:port

The correct answer is: ./splunk add forward-server ip:port

The command used to add an indexer to a forwarder in Splunk is designed to configure the forwarder to send data to an indexer. This is an essential part of setting up data ingestion workflows, where the forwarder collects data from various sources and sends it to the indexer for further processing and storage. By using the command that indicates adding a forward server, you establish a communication link between the forwarder and the indexer. This allows the forwarder to send its collected data (logs, metrics, etc.) to the specified indexer identified by its IP address and port. Proper configuration ensures that the data flows smoothly into the Splunk environment for indexing and future analysis. The other options suggest different functionalities that do not specifically pertain to associating a forwarder with an indexer. For example, the command related to creating an index or connecting generically does not accomplish the same specific linkage required to forward data to an indexer. Thus, the choice of command that correctly establishes this connection enhances your data ingestion capabilities within a Splunk deployment.