Splunk Enterprise Certified Architect Practice Test

How can you exclude search artifacts when creating a diag in Splunk?

1. SPLUNK_HOME/bin/splunk diag --exclude

2. SPLUNK_HOME/bin/splunk diag --debug --refresh

3. SPLUNK_HOME/bin/splunk diag --disable=dispatch

4. SPLUNK_HOME/bin/splunk diag --filter-searchstrings

The correct answer is: SPLUNK_HOME/bin/splunk diag --exclude

The command to exclude search artifacts when creating a diagnostic in Splunk is accomplished by using the option that specifies the exclusion functionality explicitly. The correct command includes the `--exclude` flag, which informs Splunk not to include certain types of data, such as search artifacts, in the diagnostic package. This is particularly useful when you want to streamline the diag file and avoid including items that aren't necessary for your analysis. The reason for excluding search artifacts might also involve reducing file size or maintaining data privacy, as search artifacts can contain sensitive or irrelevant information that doesn't contribute to troubleshooting or diagnostic assessments. When you use this option, you ensure the diagnostic report focuses on the essential configuration and performance data needed for support or analysis. The other options do not serve the purpose of excluding search artifacts. They might provide additional functionality—such as debugging information or different levels of reporting—but do not specifically target the exclusion of search artifacts during the diagnostic process.