In the failure modes, what action is taken in an automatic failure mode?

In an automatic failure mode, the action taken is to stop all indexing. This mode typically activates when there are issues that may affect the integrity of the data being indexed. By halting all indexing, Splunk prevents any potentially corrupted or incomplete data from being stored in the index. This measure is critical for maintaining the reliability and accuracy of the data search and reporting processes, ensuring that users only work with valid and complete datasets.

Maintaining data integrity is crucial in environments where data accuracy impacts decision-making. In automatic failure mode, the focus shifts to diagnosing and resolving the issues while avoiding any degradation of data quality during a problematic period.