A New Splunk Customer Is Using Syslog to Collect Data

question 83

Multiple Choice

A new Splunk customer is using syslog to collect data from their network devices on port 514. What is the best practice for ingesting this data into Splunk?

• A) Configure syslog to send the data to multiple Splunk indexers.
• B) Use a Splunk indexer to collect a network input on port 514 directly.
• C) Use a Splunk forwarder to collect the input on port 514 and forward the data.
• D) Configure syslog to write logs and use a Splunk forwarder to collect the logs.

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Definitions:

Predetermined Overhead Rate

A predetermined rate for allocating manufacturing overhead to products or job orders, calculated in advance based on anticipated costs and activity levels.

Job-Order Costing System

An accounting method used to assign product costs based on individual job orders, suitable for customized or unique products.

Manufacturing Overhead

All indirect costs associated with the manufacturing process, including costs related to indirect labor, materials, and factory operations.

Finishing Department

The section in a manufacturing process where products undergo final touches before being considered finished goods.