Splunk Enterprise Certified Admin Practice Test

What does btool provide information about?

1. On-disk configuration for requested file

2. Real-time logging status

3. Current user activity

4. Server performance metrics

The correct answer is: On-disk configuration for requested file

Btool is a command-line utility in Splunk that provides detailed information about configuration files and their settings. This tool allows administrators to view how settings from various configuration files combine and affect the overall configuration of a Splunk deployment. It reads the configuration files from the specified location and presents the settings effectively in a way that can help users understand how configurations are applied, including any overriding behaviors between default, local, and app configurations. It primarily helps in troubleshooting and validating the configuration by ensuring that the expected settings are being recognized and applied correctly. This capability is essential for maintaining the health of a Splunk system, as misconfigurations can lead to various operational issues. The other options do not align with the primary function of btool, focusing instead on aspects of Splunk that deal with logging, user activity, and performance metrics, none of which relate to configuration information provided by btool.