Splunk Enterprise Certified Admin Practice Test

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Which statement is true regarding the outputs.conf file on an indexer?

It specifies data sources
It provides user access controls
It is not needed on an indexer
It contains license settings

The correct answer is: It is not needed on an indexer

The outputs.conf file is primarily used to configure data forwarding settings in a Splunk environment. On an indexer, the file is typically not required because the main role of the indexer is to receive and index data rather than forward it to another Splunk instance. When an indexer's primary function is considered, it acts as a data repository, and forwarding configurations are more relevant on forwarders that send data to the indexer. In contrast, other components of Splunk have their own specific uses for the outputs.conf file. For example, universal forwarders or heavy forwarders utilize this file to define where to send data, as well as to manage various outputs related to data routing. Therefore, since the indexer's purpose does not necessitate outputs.conf, stating that it is not needed on an indexer is the accurate assessment.