Splunk Enterprise Certified Admin Practice Test

What command would you use to disable the deployment client?

1. ./splunk stop deploy-client

2. ./splunk disable deploy-client

3. ./splunk remove deploy-client

4. ./splunk shutdown deploy-client

The correct answer is: ./splunk disable deploy-client

Using the command to disable the deployment client is essential for managing how a Splunk instance communicates with deployment servers. The correct command, which is to disable the deployment client, sets the instance to not receive any updates or configurations from deployment servers. This can be particularly useful in scenarios where you want to prevent any changes from being applied during maintenance or troubleshooting procedures. Disabling the deployment client does not affect the Splunk instance's core functionality, and it can easily be re-enabled when needed, allowing for flexibility in management. By using this command, you ensure that the system will no longer act as a deployment client until you decide to re-enable it, thus maintaining control over the instance's configuration. In contrast, other commands listed are not designed for disabling the deployment client. For instance, stopping or shutting down may disrupt the entire Splunk service, and removing would imply uninstalling the deployment client functionality entirely, which is more drastic and not needed when you simply want to temporarily stop its function.