In an indexer cluster, what tasks does the cluster manager perform? (select all that apply)

Question

Options

• AGenerates and maintains the list of primary searchable buckets.
• BIf Indexer Discovery is enabled, provides the list of available peer nodes to forwarders.
• CEnsures all peer nodes are always using the same version of Splunk.
• DDistributes app bundles to peer nodes.

Explanation

Looking at this question, the correct answers are A, B, and D.

A, B, and D are correct because the cluster manager is the central coordinator of an indexer cluster: it tracks bucket states and designates primaries (A), serves as the discovery endpoint for forwarders when Indexer Discovery is enabled (B), and pushes the cluster bundle - containing apps and configs - to all peer nodes (D). These are all core cluster manager responsibilities documented in Splunk architecture.

C is incorrect because the cluster manager does not enforce or manage Splunk software versions across peer nodes. Version upgrades are handled by administrators manually or via deployment tools (like a deployment server or orchestration platform) - the cluster manager has no mechanism to upgrade or compare software versions on peers.

Memory tip: Think of the cluster manager as a "control plane" - it manages data (bucket lists), topology (peer discovery), and configuration (bundle distribution), but it doesn't manage software installation, which is an infrastructure-layer concern outside its scope.

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