True or False: Indexes in Splunk can be edited once created.

In Splunk, once an index is created, it cannot be edited. This is by design to ensure data integrity and consistency within the indexing structure. An index serves as a repository for collected events, and allowing changes to its attributes after creation could potentially lead to data management issues or inconsistencies. Thus, if you need changes to the configurations of an index, you typically have to create a new index with the desired settings while leaving the existing index unchanged. This helps maintain the reliability of the data and the overall functioning of the system.

Though certain settings can be modified within the Splunk environment (like retention policies or data inputs), the fundamental properties of an index once established remain static to preserve the integrity of the indexed data.