Describe PowerFlex Upgrades / Upgrade a PowerFlex Cluster POWERFLEX-OPERATE Practice Questions (Page 3)

Questions 11–15

1. 11foundation · easy

   After upgrading the PowerFlex Manager, what is the next component in the recommended upgrade order?

   • AThe SDS (Storage Data Servers)
   • BThe SDC (Storage Data Clients)
   • CThe Gateway
   • DThe MDM (Meta Data Managers)
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2. 12application · medium

   An administrator is planning the upgrade of a PowerFlex cluster. The cluster has 6 SDS nodes and 3 MDM nodes. The administrator wants to minimize the risk of data unavailability during the upgrade. Which upgrade order should be followed?

   • AUpgrade the SDS nodes and MDM nodes simultaneously in one maintenance window.
   • BUpgrade the MDM nodes first, then upgrade the SDS nodes.
   • CUpgrade all SDS nodes first, then upgrade the MDM nodes.
   • DUpgrade the SDS nodes one at a time, then upgrade all MDM nodes at once.
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4. 13application · medium

   A company has just completed a PowerFlex cluster upgrade. The administrator wants to ensure that the upgrade did not introduce any performance issues. Which action should the administrator take?

   • ARun a full backup of the cluster data.
   • BCheck the version numbers of all components.
   • CReboot all nodes to clear any residual issues.
   • DReview the performance metrics for the cluster before and after the upgrade.
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5. 14application · medium

   A company has just completed a PowerFlex cluster upgrade. The administrator wants to verify that the upgrade was successful and that all components are functioning correctly. Which action should the administrator take?

   • ACheck the version of each component to ensure they match the target version.
   • BRun a health check and verify that the cluster status is 'Healthy'.
   • CReboot all nodes to ensure the new version is loaded.
   • DReview the upgrade logs for any warnings.
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6. 15application · medium

   A company plans to upgrade its PowerFlex cluster to a new version. The administrator has identified that the current version is several releases behind the target version. What should the administrator do before starting the upgrade?

   • AUpgrade only the MDM nodes to the target version and leave SDS nodes on the current version.
   • BDowngrade the cluster to the target version to simplify the process.
   • CCheck the upgrade path and install any required intermediate versions.
   • DUpgrade directly to the target version, skipping intermediate versions.
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