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Which configuration file is used by the Universal Forwarder to define what data to collect?

props.conf
transforms.conf
inputs.conf
server.conf

The correct answer is: inputs.conf

The Universal Forwarder uses the inputs.conf configuration file to define what data to collect from the source systems. This file specifies data input configurations and sets parameters for different types of data inputs, such as files, directories, logs, scripts, and network data streams. Through inputs.conf, administrators can control which data sources the Universal Forwarder monitors and sends to the indexer, making it a crucial component in the data collection process. The other configuration files mentioned serve different purposes; for instance, props.conf is used for defining the properties of incoming data, including how data should be indexed and how it should be parsed. Transforms.conf is utilized to configure data transformations, such as field extractions, character set encoding, or filtering data during the indexing process. Server.conf contains settings for server-specific properties, such as the app context for configurations and server clustering information, but does not directly dictate data input collection. Therefore, inputs.conf is the correct choice for defining what data is collected by the Universal Forwarder.