noun
A file (also referred to as a conf file) that contains Splunk Enterprise (and apps) configuration information. Configuration files are stored in:
- Default files (Do not edit these preconfigured files.):
$SPLUNK_HOME/etc/system/default - Editable local files:
$SPLUNK_HOME/etc/system/local - App files:
$SPLUNK_HOME/etc/apps/
Splunk Enterprise and apps write configuration settings into configuration files. You can configure settings and processes by editing stanzas within copies of the default configuration files.