What is the typical compression factor expected when allocating disk space in Splunk?

In Splunk, a typical compression factor of around 0.5 is expected when allocating disk space for indexed data. This means that the amount of disk space used for storing indexed data is approximately half of what the raw data size would be.

The compression achieved by Splunk is due to the advanced indexing mechanisms and data storage strategies it employs, which effectively reduce the size of the data on disk without sacrificing search performance. This space-saving feature is important for optimizing storage usage, particularly in environments where large volumes of data are ingested.

While other options represent different levels of potential compression, they either overestimate or do not align with the common expectations from industry practices when it comes to how Splunk handles data storage. Therefore, understanding the typical compression factor is crucial for effective disk space management in Splunk environments.