Splunk Enterprise Certified Admin Practice Test

Is it true that boot-start configuration is required when installing Splunk on a Windows OS?

1. True

2. False

3. Only for servers

4. Depends on version

The correct answer is: False

Boot-start configuration in Windows refers to the ability of a service to automatically start when the operating system boots up. In the case of Splunk, while it can be beneficial to set it up this way for ease of management and to ensure that Splunk is always running after a system reboot, it is not a strict requirement for installation. When installing Splunk on a Windows operating system, users can choose to run Splunk as a manual service. This means that they can start and stop the Splunk service as needed without requiring it to automatically initiate upon system start. Furthermore, users may opt for boot-start configuration for convenience, especially in production environments, but it is not mandated by Splunk's installation requirements. This distinction clarifies the flexibility provided to users regarding service management on Windows, which might be critical in specific deployment scenarios where control over service startup is necessary. Therefore, the assertion that boot-start configuration is required is not accurate, confirming that the answer is indeed false.