Which component in Splunk is responsible for storing the status of file inputs?

The fishbucket is the component in Splunk that specifically holds the status of file inputs. When files are monitored, Splunk keeps track of the files and their read positions in the fishbucket. This mechanism ensures that when Splunk is restarted or when a new instance of the search is initiated, it knows where to continue reading from the file, preventing duplicate data ingestion and ensuring that all data is accounted for accurately.

The fishbucket records details such as the file path, the position of the last read and the current status of the input data. This is particularly useful for managing log files, as it allows Splunk to handle new data in real-time or from previously read files without reprocessing data that has already been indexed.

Inputs.conf is a configuration file that defines the inputs, such as what data sources Splunk is watching, but it does not manage their operational status. The log monitor, on the other hand, refers to the process of monitoring log files but does not itself store the status of those inputs. The event queue is related to the processing of events within Splunk but does not track file input statuses either.