During search time, which directory of configuration files has the highest precedence?

The correct answer is D. $SPLUNK HCME/etc/users/admin/local. During search time in Splunk, configuration files in the $SPLUNK_HOME/etc/users/<username>/local directory (user context) have the highest precedence. The full priority order from highest to lowest is: users/<user>/local > apps/<app>/local > apps/<app>/default > system/local > sy

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A$SFLUNK_KOME/etc/system/local
B$SPLUNK_KCME/etc/system/default
C$SPLUNK_HCME/etc/apps/app1/local
D$SPLUNK HCME/etc/users/admin/local

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Explanation

During search time in Splunk, configuration files in the $SPLUNK_HOME/etc/users/<username>/local directory (user context) have the highest precedence. The full priority order from highest to lowest is: users/<user>/local > apps/<app>/local > apps/<app>/default > system/local > system/default. The user-specific directory wins over all others, allowing per-user customizations (like saved searches or UI preferences) to override app-level or system-level settings.

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#Configuration Files#Precedence#Directory Structure

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