Where does an app's local.meta file reside on the deployment server?

The local.meta file for an app on the deployment server is found in the directory deployment-apps/appname/metadata/local.meta. This structure is crucial because it signifies that deployment apps, which are commonly used for managing and distributing configurations to Splunk instances, are stored within the 'deployment-apps' directory. The 'metadata' folder is where Splunk expects to find specific file metadata information, and the local.meta file itself is used to define permissions and other settings for the app's artifacts.

This organization reflects the way Splunk maintains a clear separation between apps intended for deployment and those installed directly on a Splunk instance. It helps ensure that local configuration settings can be managed appropriately, enhancing the deployment server's effectiveness in distributing apps and their settings across multiple Splunk instances in a controlled manner.