How can an alternate location for accelerated storage be specified?

The option that correctly addresses specifying an alternate location for accelerated storage is related to the use of the tstatsHomePath setting. This setting is specifically intended for configuring the storage location for summary indexing data, which is crucial for the performance of accelerated searches in Splunk.

When you utilize the tstatsHomePath in indexes.conf, you indicate a designated directory where the indexed summary data will be stored. This is especially important for setups with high data volumes, as appropriate configurations can optimize performance and manage storage space effectively. It allows Splunk to efficiently access this data during accelerated searches, leading to faster query performance.

The other options relate to configurations but do not correctly target the specification of an alternate location for accelerated storage in the context intended by the question. Adjusting storage optimization settings might enhance index performance but doesn't specifically define a physical path for summary data storage. Changing the Home Path in indexes.conf is relevant when referring to the base directory for indexed data rather than accelerated storage specifically. The use of props.conf does not pertain to setting a home path for storage, as that file is typically used for data parsing and transformation rules within Splunk.

Thus, selecting the option referencing tstatsHomePath in the right configuration file aligns with effective management and performance optimization