Splunk Enterprise Certified Admin Practice Test

What is the purpose of props.conf on the Universal Forwarder?

1. Handle user authentication

2. Perform limited parsing and refine MetaData

3. Manage event storage

4. Control user roles and permissions

The correct answer is: Perform limited parsing and refine MetaData

The purpose of props.conf on the Universal Forwarder is to perform limited parsing and refine metadata for the events that are being forwarded to the indexer. This configuration file enables the Universal Forwarder to dictate how incoming data should be processed before it is sent to the indexer. Utilizing props.conf, administrators can define configurations such as timestamp recognition, line breaking, and breaking up multi-line events. Additionally, it allows for the addition of metadata such as source type and host information, ensuring that the data is properly categorized and can be accurately searched upon arrival at the indexer. This is distinct from the roles of authentication, event storage, or user roles and permissions, which are managed through different configurations and components within Splunk.