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What does the search mode 'Fast' aim to achieve?

  1. Thorough results.

  2. Quick results with higher performance.

  3. Results that are always correct.

  4. Results focused on time-based data.

The correct answer is: Quick results with higher performance.

The search mode 'Fast' in Splunk is designed to prioritize speed and performance over the depth of data retrieval. It is optimized to return results quickly, making it ideal for scenarios where rapid access to data is more critical than exhaustive detail. In this mode, Splunk minimizes the amount of data processed and reduces the complexity of the search to enhance performance. As a result, users can quickly iterate over searches, especially valuable in environments where timely insights are crucial. The other search modes might focus on providing in-depth analysis or exhaustive results but can come at the expense of speed. The 'Fast' mode strikes a balance by delivering timely results while sacrificing some of the detailed analysis that other modes would provide. Thus, it is tailored for efficiency, ensuring users receive results promptly while handling potentially large datasets.