What is the universal forwarder installation directory on *NIX?

The universal forwarder installation directory on *NIX is typically found under the directory structure specified by the environment variable SPLUNK_HOME. The correct installation path follows a standard convention where the binaries and related files for Splunk are organized under this variable.

In many installations, the universal forwarder is located at SPLUNK_HOME/forwarder, which is consistent with option B that incorporates the SPLUNK_HOME prefix and specifies the forwarder. This organization allows for flexible configurations, as the actual directory that SPLUNK_HOME points to can vary depending on where the user chooses to install Splunk on their system.

The other options do not accurately represent the standard installation path for the universal forwarder. Option A, although it suggests a /usr/bin structure, does not follow the typical SPLUNK_HOME convention. Option C mentions a path that does not include the complete directory structure expected for a Splunk universal forwarder installation. Option D misplaces the directories, as it combines different directory elements that do not reflect the organization of the Splunk files. Overall, option B is the correct choice as it correctly indicates both the standard use of SPLUNK_HOME and the expected location for the universal forwarder files.