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What is the default host value in Splunk?

  1. The IP address of the machine

  2. The DNS name of the machine

  3. Default

  4. The distinguished name DN of the machine

The correct answer is: The DNS name of the machine

The default host value in Splunk is the DNS name of the machine. When Splunk indexes data, it automatically assigns host values to incoming data streams, which helps categorize and identify the origin of the data. If no specific host value is set during data ingestion, Splunk resolves the machine's host name using DNS (Domain Name System). This ensures that the data is associated with the recognizable name that corresponds to the IP address of the machine where the data originated. Choosing the DNS name as the default host value facilitates easier management and monitoring, as administrators can quickly pinpoint and distinguish data sources based on easily recognizable names rather than numerical IP addresses. This enhances clarity in logs and makes troubleshooting and data analysis more efficient.

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