How many white- and blacklists are allowed per stanza when configuring Windows Inputs?

When configuring Windows Inputs in Splunk, the setting for the number of allowed white- and blacklists per stanza is indeed set to a maximum of 10. This limit ensures that the configuration remains manageable and does not lead to performance issues when processing inputs. By maintaining a streamlined number of lists, Splunk can efficiently filter the incoming data for specific strings that need to be included or excluded, improving overall data management and search performance.

The decision to set this limit likely stems from considerations of both practicality and performance. Allowing too many lists could complicate the configuration, making it harder for administrators to keep track of what's included or excluded. Additionally, a heightened number of lists could potentially slow down the data ingestion process as more criteria would need to be evaluated, which is why the limit is set at 10. This standardization across configurations helps ensure consistent performance and reliability within Splunk's data ingestion frameworks.