Besides creating notable events, what are the default alert actions a correlation search can execute? (Choose all that apply.)

Correct Answer:BCD
Throttling applies to any correlation search alert type, including notable events and actions (RSS feed, email, run script, and ticketing).
Reference: https://docs.splunk.com/Documentation/ITSI/4.10.2/EA/ConfigCS
B, C, and D are correct answers because they are the default alert actions that a correlation search can execute besides creating notable events. You can configure a correlation search to send an email, include the results in an RSS feed, or run a custom script when the search matches a defined pattern. Ping a host is not a default alert action for correlation searches. References: Configure correlation search settings in ITSI

When troubleshooting KPI search performance, which search names in job activity identify base searches?

Correct Answer:B
In the context of troubleshooting KPI search performance in Splunk IT Service Intelligence (ITSI), the search names in the job activity that identify base searches typically follow the pattern "Indicator - Shared - xxxx - ITSI Search." These base searches are fundamental components of the KPI calculation process, aggregating and preparing data for further analysis by KPIs. Identifying these base searches in the job activity is crucial for diagnosing performance issues, as these searches can be resource-intensive and impact overall system performance. Understanding the naming convention helps administrators and analysts quickly pinpoint the base searches related to specific KPIs, facilitating more effective troubleshooting and optimization of search performance within the ITSI environment.

Which of the following is a best practice for identifying the most effective services with which to start an iterative ITSI deployment?

Correct Answer:B
Reference: https://docs.splunk.com/Documentation/ITSI/4.10.2/SI/MKA
A best practice for identifying the most effective services with which to start an iterative ITSI deployment is to analyze the business to determine the most critical services that have the most impact on revenue, customer satisfaction, or other key performance indicators. You can use the Service Analyzer to prioritize and monitor these services. References: Service Analyzer

Which of the following actions can be performed with a deep dive?

Correct Answer:A
Deep dives in Splunk IT Service Intelligence (ITSI) allow for an in-depth analysis of services and their KPIs over time, providing a detailed view of the operational health and performance trends. One of the powerful actions that can be performed with a deep dive is the creation of a Multi-KPI alert from the deep dive's current state. This functionality enables users to define alerts based on the complex conditions observed during the deep dive analysis, allowing for the early detection of similar situations in the future. By configuring a Multi-KPI alert directly from a deep dive, ITSI users can leverage their insights and observations to proactively monitor for patterns or conditions that may indicate potential service degradation or failure, enhancing the overall responsiveness and effectiveness of the IT monitoring strategy.

Which of the following best describes an ITSI Glass Table?

Correct Answer:A
An ITSI Glass Table provides a customizable, high-level view that can display a system's topology overlaid with real-time Key Performance Indicator (KPI) metrics and service health scores. This visualization tool allows users to create a visual representation of their IT infrastructure, applications, and services, integrating live data to monitor the health and performance of each component in context. The ability to overlay KPI metrics on the system topology enables IT and business stakeholders to quickly understand the operational status and health of various elements within their environment, facilitating more informed decision-making and rapid response to issues.

What is an episode?

Correct Answer:C
It's a deduplicated group of notable events occurring as part of a larger sequence, or an incident or period considered in isolation.
Reference: https://docs.splunk.com/Documentation/ITSI/4.10.2/EA/EpisodeOverview
An episode is a deduplicated group of notable events occurring as part of a larger sequence, or an incident or period considered in isolation. An episode helps you reduce alert noise and focus on the most important issues affecting your IT services. An episode is created by an aggregation policy, which is a set of rules that determines how to group notable events based on certain criteria, such as severity, source, title, and so on. You can use episode review to view, manage, and resolve episodes in ITSI. The statement that defines an episode is:
* C. A notable event group. This is true because an episode is composed of one or more notable events that are related by some common factor.
The other options are not definitions of an episode because:
* A. A workflow task. This is not true because a workflow task is an action that you can perform on an episode, such as assigning an owner, changing the status, adding comments, and so on.
* B. A deep dive. This is not true because a deep dive is a dashboard that allows you to analyze the historical trends and anomalies of your KPIs and metrics in ITSI.
* D. A notable event. This is not true because a notable event is an alert generated by ITSI based on certain conditions or correlations, not a group of alerts.
References: [Overview of Episode Review in ITSI], [Overview of aggregation policies in ITSI]