Splunk Enterprise Certified Architect Practice Test

According to Splunk's guidelines, how should the size of syslog data be estimated for files in the index?

1. rawdata is: 10%, tsidx is: 40%

2. rawdata is: 15%, tsidx is: 35%

3. rawdata is: 35%, tsidx is: 15%

4. rawdata is: 40%, tsidx is: 10%

The correct answer is: rawdata is: 15%, tsidx is: 35%

The estimation of syslog data file sizes in Splunk takes into account how raw data and its associated index files (tsidx) occupy disk space. Option B, which indicates that raw data is 15% and tsidx is 35%, reflects a common understanding of how storage is typically allocated. In Splunk, the raw data represents the actual logs being ingested, while the tsidx files are index files that contain pointers to the locations of the raw events. These index files allow for efficient searching and retrieval of logs. The percentages indicate a balancing act in resource allocation: raw data tends to take up a smaller portion due to operational optimizations, while index sizes can be larger to accommodate the structure required for efficient query processing. This answer adheres to Splunk’s guidelines that reflect practical scenarios, ensuring there is a manageable and efficient use of storage resources while also maintaining fast access to logs through indexing.