Where do deployment apps reside on a forwarder?

The correct answer is that deployment apps reside in the directory specified as SPLUNK_HOME/etc/apps. This directory is integral to Splunk's architecture because it is where all apps, including deployment apps, are stored and managed by the forwarder.

Deployment apps are specifically designed for use in environments that utilize a centralized configuration management system, allowing the distribution of configurations and apps to various Splunk instances from a central server. By placing the deployment apps in the apps directory, the forwarder can easily access and use these applications to configure data collection, apply settings, and manage the ingestion process.

The other options either refer to incorrect paths or are not the standard structure recognized by Splunk. While SPLUNK_HOME/etc/deployment-apps indicates a directory meant for deployment apps, it is not the primary location where the forwarder looks for these configurations. The paths with /opt/splunkforwarder or /usr/local/splunk are also not standard, as deployment apps would typically reside within the designated apps structure under SPLUNK_HOME.