Splunk Enterprise Certified Admin Practice Test

What command would you use to remove an indexer from a forwarder?

1. ./splunk remove forward-server ip:port

2. ./splunk unregister forward-server ip:port

3. ./splunk delete forward-server ip:port

4. ./splunk disconnect forward-server ip:port

The correct answer is: ./splunk remove forward-server ip:port

The command used to remove an indexer from a forwarder is indeed the one where you invoke the forward-server command with the appropriate action to remove the connection. This command effectively instructs the forwarder to cease sending data to the specified indexer, thereby disconnecting it from that particular server. In this case, providing the syntax of `./splunk remove forward-server ip:port` accurately executes the intended function of severing the connection to the indexer, ensuring that data is no longer forwarded. It’s important to use the right parameters, as this not only helps maintain a clean configuration but also ensures that system resources are adequately managed. The other choices either incorrectly specify the operation to take or misrepresent the command structure. For instance, unregistering or disconnecting is not the appropriate terminology used in this context. Having clarity on the correct command is fundamental for performing operations on Splunk forwarders effectively.