Splunk Enterprise Certified Admin Practice Test

Which bucket is used for archiving data and is not searchable?

1. Hot

2. Warm

3. Cold

4. Frozen

The correct answer is: Frozen

The bucket that is used for archiving data and is not searchable is Frozen. In the context of Splunk's data lifecycle management, when data reaches the Frozen state, it is typically no longer needed for regular searches and is archived, which means it is effectively removed from active indexing processes in Splunk. At this stage, the data is no longer searchable through the Splunk interface, and it's common for businesses to choose to delete it or archive it elsewhere based on their data retention policies. In contrast, Hot and Warm buckets contain data that is actively being indexed and searched. Hot buckets are the most recent, and data in Warm buckets is still searchable but may not be as frequently accessed as it transitions between Hot and the next stage. Cold buckets contain data that is older and less frequently accessed compared to Warm buckets but remains searchable. Therefore, only the Frozen bucket indicates that the data is archived and is not available for search query processes, solidifying it as the correct answer.