Which of the following files is NOT typically associated with the Global context?

The file typically not associated with the Global context is macros.conf. In Splunk, the Global context refers to the configuration that applies across the entire application, whereas macros.conf specifically defines search macros that facilitate reusable expressions in Splunk searches.

The other configuration files serve broader purposes. For instance, outputs.conf is responsible for configuring how Splunk forwards data to indexers, making it relevant in the Global context since it applies to all forwarding instances. Inputs.conf is concerned with data input configurations, crucial for defining how data is ingested into Splunk, again impacting all data inputs globally. Similarly, props.conf is used to define how incoming data is processed, such as its indexing and parsing settings, which also have global implications.

Macros.conf, however, is more focused and typically pertains to a specific app or context rather than the entire Splunk deployment. It is used internally for simplifying complex search queries and does not possess the same overarching applicability as the other configuration files. Therefore, it stands out as the file not commonly associated with the Global context.