To set up a Network input in Splunk, what needs to be specified'?

The correct answer is C. Network protocol and port number.. To configure a Network input in Splunk (via Splunk Web or inputs.conf), you must specify the network protocol (TCP or UDP) and the port number to listen on. Splunk then monitors that port for incoming data from network devices, syslog sources, or other systems. A file path (A) is

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AFile path.
BUsername and password
CNetwork protocol and port number.
DNetwork protocol and MAC address.

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Explanation

To configure a Network input in Splunk (via Splunk Web or inputs.conf), you must specify the network protocol (TCP or UDP) and the port number to listen on. Splunk then monitors that port for incoming data from network devices, syslog sources, or other systems. A file path (A) is used for file/directory monitor inputs, not network inputs. Username and password (B) are not applicable to network inputs. A MAC address (D) is a hardware identifier and is not used to configure network inputs.

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