Understanding knowledge bundles

A knowledge bundle is an archived file containing knowledge objects, and it is distributed by the search head to the search peers to process distributed searches. Knowledge objects may be related to field extractions, saved searches, reports, alerts macros, event types, lookups, and user authorization, among other things. Knowledge objects within Splunk can be categorized as either private to an individual user, shared across specific applications, or even global (accessible to all users). Moreover, access to these objects can be restricted to particular user roles, adding an extra layer of control and security.

For a more comprehensive explanation of managing object permissions, I suggest referring to the official Splunk documentation at the following link: https://tinyurl.com/ytr2ckaw. This resource delves into a wide range of scenarios that extend beyond the scope of the exam.

Search peers receiving the knowledge bundle participate in the distributed...