Splunk Enterprise Certified Admin Practice Test

Which of the following is the best way to see which stanzas from which configuration files Splunk is using at runtime?

1. Run the search "runtime=+"

2. User btool

3. Check the linux PIDs or windows Perfmon for running processes

4. Delete all unnecessary configuration files

The correct answer is: User btool

Using btool is the most effective method to see which stanzas from configuration files Splunk is using at runtime. Splunk's btool is a command-line utility that allows you to examine the settings contained in configuration files for your Splunk instance. It provides a clear view of all the configurations that are loaded, including their precedence, which can be particularly useful for troubleshooting and ensuring that the correct settings are being applied. When you use btool, you can specify which configuration file or stanza you want to investigate, and it will display the values currently in effect, along with the source of those values. This capability is critical for administrators who need to manage complex Splunk environments and ensure that configurations are set correctly across the various apps and components involved. The other options do not provide the same clarity or specificity. While running a search with "runtime=+" may yield some information related to the search-time configuration and active searches, it doesn't give insights into the raw configuration files and their stanzas. Checking Linux PIDs or Windows Perfmon is more about monitoring Splunk's processes and performance rather than examining configuration settings. Deleting all unnecessary configuration files is also not advisable, as it could lead to system instability and loss of important configurations without providing insight into