Splunk Enterprise Certified Admin Practice Test

Which of the following statements is NOT true about restoring a frozen bucket?

1. You need to copy the bucket directory from the frozen directory to the thaweddb directory.

2. You must stop Splunk and then run the command splunk rebuild <thaweddb>.

3. Once unfrozen, the data counts against the license and the index max size.

4. Events in the thaweddb are searchable.

The correct answer is: Once unfrozen, the data counts against the license and the index max size.

Option C is true in that once data is restored from a frozen bucket to the thawed directory, it does indeed count against the license and the index max size. This is because when data is transitioned into a usable state within Splunk, any ingestion from the thawed directory will be subject to the same licensing constraints as new data. In Splunk, a frozen bucket holds data that is no longer searchable and is typically stored to save disk space. When you restore this data, it is placed into the thawed directory, which allows for it to become searchable again. The other statements revolve around the technical processes involved in restoring frozen buckets. For instance, the restoration process requires copying the entire bucket directory to ensure the integrity of the data structure, and it is crucial to stop Splunk before running the rebuild command. Similarly, once the events are in the thawed directory, they become searchable again, thus confirming that they are part of the system's operational processes. Understanding the implications of restoring frozen buckets is essential for managing data retention and compliance effectively within your Splunk environment.