What would happen with the Data already indexed in splunk if the input file or directory is deleted?

[edrivera3]

Hi

I have a general question. What would happen with the Data already indexed in Splunk if the input file or directory is deleted?

[somesoni2 · Accepted solution]

Data indexed in Splunk would remain intact regardless of its source, as long as the data is complying with Data retention policies

[edrivera3]

Thank you for your answer.