Splunk Core Certified Advanced Power User Practice Test

The default value for the splunk_server argument when using the makeresults command is "local." This means that when you use makeresults, the command generates a result set that is processed on the local Splunk instance rather than being executed across a distributed environment.

By specifying "local" as the default value, it ensures that the generated events are created right on the instance where the search is being executed. This is particularly useful if you need to create sample data for testing or demonstration purposes without needing to worry about the distribution of data across multiple Splunk servers or instances.

Understanding the implications of the "local" setting is crucial for scenarios where you might expect data manipulations to occur in a distributed fashion, as it highlights how makeresults is intended for local rather than global usage, thus streamlining the testing and development phase in a Splunk environment.