What is one characteristic of a Universal Forwarder?

A Universal Forwarder is designed to be lightweight and efficient, which allows it to run on a variety of systems with minimal resource consumption. This characteristic is essential for its primary function, which is to collect and forward log data to a central Splunk instance or indexer without imposing a significant load on the source system.

The efficiency of a Universal Forwarder makes it ideal for environments where performance is key, ensuring that the collection of data does not interfere with the operational tasks of the host machine. Its lightweight nature means it has a small footprint and can be easily deployed on numerous devices, making it a crucial component for distributed Splunk architectures.