Splunk Enterprise Certified Admin Practice Test

Can a deployment server manage indexer clusters?

1. Yes, it can

2. No, that's not possible

3. Only in certain conditions

4. Only with additional plugins

The correct answer is: No, that's not possible

The deployment server in Splunk is designed primarily for distributing configuration files and applications to Splunk forwarders and other Splunk instances, but it does not have the capability to manage indexer clusters. Indexer clusters are managed by cluster master nodes that handle the coordination and configuration of the indexers within the cluster. The deployment server focuses on the deployment of apps and configurations, rather than the operational aspects of data indexing, replication, or recovery that indexer clusters require. Indexer clusters involve specific functionalities, such as data replication, search affinity, and data lifecycle management, which the deployment server does not provide. Therefore, the statement that a deployment server can manage indexer clusters is not accurate. This clarification helps illustrate the distinct roles of different components within a Splunk architecture, highlighting the specialized functions of each part.