Splunk Enterprise Certified Admin Practice Test

Perfmon, registry, and WMI are all examples of what type of inputs?

1. Unix/Linux agentless inputs

2. Windows agentless inputs

3. Network agentless inputs

4. Forwarder agentless inputs

The correct answer is: Windows agentless inputs

Perfmon, registry, and WMI are all types of inputs specifically associated with Windows environments, making them examples of Windows agentless inputs. These inputs allow for the collection of performance metrics, system configurations, and other vital data without the need for an agent to be installed on the target system. In the case of Perfmon, it collects performance data related to various system metrics like CPU usage and memory consumption. Registry inputs pull data from the Windows Registry, providing detailed information about configuration settings and software installed on the machine. WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) enables the retrieval of system information and management tasks, allowing for extensive monitoring and management of Windows systems. Understanding this distinction is crucial as it informs how data is gathered in a Windows environment versus other systems. This knowledge is vital for setting up and configuring data inputs in Splunk, especially when managing diverse operating system environments.