DECIDED process is a core component of the SOAR automation engine that handles the execution of

playbooks and actions. The DECIDED process can be restarted by restarting the automation service,

which can be done from the command line using the service phantom restart command2. Restarting

the automation service also restarts the playbook daemon, which is another core component of the

SOAR automation engine that handles the loading and unloading of playbooks3. Therefore, option D

is the correct answer, as it restarts both the DECIDED process and the playbook daemon. Option A is

incorrect, because restarting the playbook daemon alone does not restart the DECIDED process.

Option B is incorrect, because the System Health page does not provide an option to restart the

DECIDED process or the automation service. Option C is incorrect, because the Administration >

Server Settings page does not provide an option to restart the DECIDED process or the automation

service.

In Splunk SOAR, if the DECIDED process, which is responsible for playbook execution, needs to be

restarted, this can typically be done by restarting the automation (or phantom) service. This service

manages the automation processes, including playbook execution. Restarting it can reset the

DECIDED process, resolving issues related to playbook execution or process hangs.