Splunk Enterprise Certified Admin Practice Test

True or False: Splunk, by default, automatically sets the frozen path when you create an index.

1. True

2. False

3. Only for archival indexes

4. Depends on the Splunk version

The correct answer is: False

The statement that Splunk, by default, automatically sets the frozen path when you create an index is indeed false. In Splunk, when you set up an index, the configuration does not include a default setting for the frozen path. The frozen path is a directory where indexed data is moved after it has reached the configured retention period and is considered no longer active. This path must be explicitly defined in the index configuration if desired. When configuring an index, administrators typically need to manage various aspects, including the paths for hot, warm, cold, and frozen data. Without the administrator's input to specify a frozen path, the data will not be automatically directed there, underscoring the importance of manual configuration for effective data lifecycle management in Splunk.