Splunk Enterprise Certified Admin Practice Test

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Which setting is used to compress the data feed from a forwarder in Splunk?

  1. compressed = false

  2. compressed = yes

  3. compressed = true

  4. compressed = on

The correct answer is: compressed = true

The setting that is used to compress the data feed from a forwarder in Splunk is designated by "compressed = true." When this configuration is applied, it ensures that the data being sent to the indexer is transmitted in a compressed format, which significantly reduces the amount of bandwidth required during the data transfer process. Using this setting is beneficial not only for saving bandwidth but also for improving the efficiency of data transmission. It means that less data is sent over the network, which can lead to faster transfer times and reduced costs associated with data transmission. Additionally, compression can help in optimizing the overall performance of Splunk, especially in environments with high volumes of data being forwarded. Other options, such as "compressed = false," "compressed = yes," and "compressed = on," do not conform to the correct syntax or Boolean value that Splunk recognizes for enabling data compression. Therefore, they will not trigger the desired behavior of compressing the data being sent from the forwarder.