Is the persistent queue set up by default in Splunk?

The persistent queue is not set up by default in Splunk. When Splunk is installed, the event queue for incoming data is set to be non-persistent by default. This means that if Splunk were to restart or crash, the data in the queue would be lost.

The persistent queue is designed for scenarios where maintaining data integrity is critical, as it retains data even if the Splunk instance goes down. Users who require this feature need to explicitly configure it in the settings of their Splunk deployment.

This distinction is crucial for administrators to understand, as it impacts data reliability and retention strategies within their Splunk environment. In contrast, other options refer to specific configurations or types of deployments which do not affect the default state of the persistent queue feature.