Splunk Enterprise Certified Admin Practice Test

Which component manages baselines and apps for search head cluster members?

1. Deployment Server

2. Deployer

3. Cluster Master

4. License Master

The correct answer is: Deployer

The component responsible for managing baselines and apps for search head cluster members is the Deployer. In a Splunk environment, particularly with search head clustering, the Deployer is crucial because it facilitates the deployment of configuration updates, apps, and content packages to the search head cluster members. This ensures that all members of the cluster are consistent and up-to-date, which is vital for maintaining the integrity of search results and the overall functionality of the system. The Deployer works by pushing out any changes made on the cluster to all the search heads simultaneously, allowing for uniform application of updates and new features across the cluster. This is particularly important in scenarios where multiple search head instances need to work in sync to deliver a seamless user experience or process large amounts of data effectively. In contrast, the Deployment Server serves a different role, primarily designed for managing and distributing apps and configurations to Splunk forwarders rather than managing search head clusters. The Cluster Master focuses on overseeing indexer clusters and their replication and failover processes, and the License Master is responsible for license management and monitoring usage, without directly interacting with the deployment of apps specific to search head clusters.