Which deployment is more likely to have access to the full range of Splunk premium apps?

Neither has access to premium apps.

Both have identical access to premium apps.

A company wants to control exactly when Splunk software updates are applied to avoid disruption during peak business hours. They have a dedicated IT team that can manage the upgrade process. Which deployment model is most appropriate?

Managed Cloud, because it allows customers to schedule upgrades at any time.

Self-Service Cloud, because it gives the customer control over upgrade timing.

Either model, because both allow customer-controlled upgrade windows.

Managed Cloud, because it provides more frequent upgrades automatically.

An organization wants to install a third-party app from Splunkbase. They need the installation to be quick and without a lengthy approval process. Which deployment model is more likely to allow this?

Self-Service Cloud, because it allows direct installation of apps with fewer restrictions.

Both models have identical app installation processes.

Managed Cloud, because it has a streamlined approval process for all apps.

Managed Cloud, because it pre-installs all Splunkbase apps.

How does scalability differ between Self-Service Cloud and Managed Cloud?

In Self-Service Cloud, the customer can scale resources on demand; in Managed Cloud, scaling requires a request to Splunk.

Neither offering allows scaling; the customer must purchase a new deployment.

In Managed Cloud, the customer can scale resources on demand; in Self-Service Cloud, scaling requires a request to Splunk.

Both offerings allow the customer to scale resources on demand.

How do API access and integration capabilities differ between Self-Service Cloud and Managed Cloud?

Both offerings provide identical API access.

Neither offering provides API access.

Managed Cloud provides full API access; Self-Service Cloud restricts API access to certain endpoints.

Self-Service Cloud provides full API access; Managed Cloud restricts API access to certain endpoints.

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Domain 1Objective 4

List Differences Between Self-Service Cloud and Managed Cloud CLOUD-CERTIFIED-ADMIN Practice Questions (Page 6)

Part of the Splunk Cloud Overview domain, which accounts for 5% of the CLOUD-CERTIFIED-ADMIN exam. Splunk does not publish an official question count, but from its 75-minute exam (~30–50 total, ~2–3 in this domain), expect 1–1 from this objective — we provide 55 practice questions to prepare you well beyond it. (estimate)

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20 Concepts in This Objective

Definition of Self-Service Cloud
Definition of Managed Cloud
Key differences in management and operations
Differences in customization and control
Differences in support and service level agreements
Differences in cost and pricing model
Differences in scalability and performance
Differences in security and compliance
Differences in upgrade and patching process
Differences in monitoring and health checks
Differences in data ingestion and indexing
Differences in add-ons and apps installation
Differences in API and integration capabilities
Differences in backup and disaster recovery
Differences in user and role management
Differences in deployment time and effort
Differences in compliance with Splunk Cloud certifications
Differences in feature availability
Differences in upgrade windows and maintenance schedules
Differences in customer responsibility for data security

Questions 26–30

26foundation · easy
Which deployment is more likely to have access to the full range of Splunk premium apps?
Select an answer first
27application · medium
A company wants to control exactly when Splunk software updates are applied to avoid disruption during peak business hours. They have a dedicated IT team that can manage the upgrade process. Which deployment model is most appropriate?
Select an answer first
28application · medium
An organization wants to install a third-party app from Splunkbase. They need the installation to be quick and without a lengthy approval process. Which deployment model is more likely to allow this?
Select an answer first
29foundation · easy
How does scalability differ between Self-Service Cloud and Managed Cloud?
Select an answer first
30foundation · easy
How do API access and integration capabilities differ between Self-Service Cloud and Managed Cloud?
Select an answer first

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