Does the Cloud Search Head offer CLI access?

The statement that the Cloud Search Head does not offer CLI access is correct because, in a managed Splunk Cloud environment, direct command-line interface access to the Search Head is restricted. Splunk Cloud services are designed to be managed environments where users interact mainly through the web interface. This restriction helps ensure consistency, stability, and security across the cloud infrastructure.

While some enterprise deployments of Splunk may allow CLI access for administrative tasks, in the context of Splunk Cloud, this facility is generally not available to users. Instead, users leverage the Splunk Web interface and APIs for their interaction with the system, which provides the necessary functionalities to manage and search data without the need for direct CLI access.

The other options refer to access scenarios that do not align with the intended management model of Splunk Cloud. Therefore, the focus remains on the controlled access through the web interface that maintains the integrity of the cloud environment.