Which option accurately describes the purpose of the HTTP Event Collector (HEC)?
Which option accurately describes the purpose of the HTTP Event Collector (HEC)?
The HTTP Event Collector (HEC) is a token-based HTTP input designed to be both secure and scalable. It allows you to send data directly to a Splunk deployment using the HTTP or HTTPS protocols, and it eliminates the need for forwarders, making it an efficient solution for collecting application events and data.
B. A token-based HTTP input that is secure and scalable and that does not require the use of forwarders.
Agreed B. Quoting the Splunk Reference URL https://docs.splunk.com/Documentation/Splunk/8.2.2/Data/UsetheHTTPEventCollector "The HTTP Event Collector (HEC) lets you send data and application events to a Splunk deployment over the HTTP and Secure HTTP (HTTPS) protocols. HEC uses a token-based authentication model. You can generate a token and then configure a logging library or HTTP client with the token to send data to HEC in a specific format. This process eliminates the need for a Splunk forwarder when you send application events."
I would go with B
B is correct