Before starting an F5 BIG-IP upgrade, which of the following should be documented to ensure a clean rollback point?

The serial number of the hardware and the date of purchase

The IP addresses of all client workstations that access the BIG-IP

The names and phone numbers of all network administrators

The current configuration, license keys, and any custom files such as iRules or SSL certificates

An administrator is about to upgrade a BIG-IP device from version 15.1 to 16.1. They have already documented all configuration changes and custom files. What additional step should be taken to ensure a clean rollback point?

Take a screenshot of the current configuration screens.

Note the current firmware version and download it for reinstallation.

Create a UCS archive of the current configuration.

Record the current license key and re-enter it after the upgrade.

What is the purpose of creating a UCS archive before performing an F5 BIG-IP upgrade?

To compress the software image to speed up the upgrade process

To provide a backup of the system configuration that can be restored if the upgrade fails

To store log files for post-upgrade analysis

To create a new license key for the upgraded system

Which of the following is a key pre-upgrade preparation step to ensure a clean rollback point?

Removing all unused iRules to simplify the configuration

Recording the current software version and all applied hotfixes

Disabling all logging to reduce disk usage

Changing the management IP address to avoid conflicts

An administrator is preparing to upgrade a BIG-IP device and wants to ensure they can roll back if needed. What should they document before the upgrade?

The serial numbers of all hardware components.

The IP addresses of all connected servers.

All configuration settings, licenses, and custom files.

The current traffic load and performance metrics.

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