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When creating an index from the web, what type of configuration file does it create a stanza in?

  1. inputs.conf

  2. props.conf

  3. outputs.conf

  4. indexes.conf

The correct answer is: indexes.conf

When creating an index from the web interface in Splunk, a stanza is created in the indexes.conf configuration file. This file is specifically designed for managing index configurations, which include defining the settings for indices, such as names, data types, retention policies, and other performance-related options. Each stanza in indexes.conf corresponds to a specific index, allowing you to configure various parameters related to that index's storage and handling of data. The other configuration files mentioned serve different purposes. inputs.conf is used for data input configurations, defining how and from where data will be ingested into Splunk. props.conf is utilized for data parsing and transformation, focusing on how the data should be handled after it has been ingested. outputs.conf is related to data forwarding settings, detailing how data is sent to remote Splunk instances or other destinations. Thus, when creating an index, indexes.conf is the correct location where these configurations are stored and managed.