Splunk Enterprise Certified Admin Practice Test

How does the inclusion of a server class affect deployment?

1. It overrides exclusions

2. It complicates the configuration

3. It has no impact

4. It enhances performance

The correct answer is: It overrides exclusions

Incorporating a server class into a Splunk deployment plays a significant role in managing how configuration files and applications are distributed to different sets of servers. By using server classes, administrators establish which specific groups of deployed servers receive particular configurations. When a server class is implemented, it provides clear guidelines for applying configurations to a designated set of servers. This means that if there are exclusions defined for certain servers, the inclusion of a server class can ensure that specific configurations take precedence and are effectively delivered to the intended servers, even if those servers were previously excluded based on other criteria. This capability is particularly useful for fine-tuning deployments, as it allows for greater control over which servers are receiving updates or changes, thereby enhancing the overall effectiveness of the deployment strategy. The ability to override exclusions through server class inclusion is essential for addressing specific operational needs without disrupting the configurations of servers that should remain unaffected. While the other choices discuss performance, configuration complexity, and neutrality, they don’t capture the functional significance of server classes in terms of selective configuration application and management in a deployment context.