Splunk Enterprise Certified Architect Practice Test

Among multiple .conf files with the same name, which directory has the highest precedence in Splunk configuration?

1. App default directories, in ASCII order

2. System default directory

3. System local directory

4. App local directories, in ASCII order

The correct answer is: System local directory

The highest precedence in Splunk configuration is indeed determined by the app local directories, which contain configuration files that can override settings from other directories. The app local directories are specifically designed to allow app developers and administrators to customize configurations for their applications without affecting the global settings. When multiple .conf files with the same name exist, Splunk follows a specific order of precedence to resolve any conflicts. The system local directory has a lower precedence than app local directories, meaning that if a configuration exists in both places, the one in the app local directory will be used over the one in the system local directory. This hierarchical structure ensures that app-specific configurations can tailor the application behavior effectively while maintaining the integrity of more general settings defined at the system level. Consequently, changes made in the app local directories will take precedence and affect how Splunk runs for those specific applications. Understanding this precedence is vital for effective configuration management and troubleshooting within Splunk environments.