Splunk Enterprise Certified Architect Practice Test

The maximum number of Search Head Cluster (SHC) members that the KV store can form is 50. In the context of Splunk, the KV store is a key-value store that is utilized to manage and share data configurations and user-generated data across the search heads in a cluster.

The limitation of 50 members per cluster is in place to ensure efficient performance and manageability of the KV store. Beyond this number, the complexity and overhead associated with synchronization and operational coordination could lead to potential performance issues and reduced efficiency in data retrieval and storage processes.

Understanding this limitation is crucial for architects and administrators while designing a scalable and efficient Splunk environment, as it affects how large of a Search Head Cluster can be deployed effectively while still utilizing the KV store to its full capacity.