Determine When to Upgrade Platform F5CAB4 Practice Questions (Page 3)

Questions 11–15

1. 11foundation · easy

   What must an administrator verify about the BIG-IP license before upgrading to a newer software version?

   • AThe license is still within its validity period and supports the target version
   • BThe license includes all available add-on modules
   • CThe license is registered to the same administrator
   • DThe license key is stored in a safe location
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2. 12foundation · easy

   Which set of factors must be reviewed to determine whether a BIG-IP platform is eligible for a software upgrade?

   • AHardware model, current software version, and supported upgrade paths
   • BNumber of active virtual servers and current traffic load
   • CAdministrator's preference and organizational change-management policy
   • DGeographic location of the device and local regulatory requirements
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4. 13foundation · easy

   What is a 'platform-specific limitation' that could prevent a BIG-IP upgrade?

   • AA restriction on the number of virtual servers that can be configured
   • BA requirement that all upgrades be performed by F5 professional services
   • CA known issue that affects only certain hardware models and prevents them from running a specific version
   • DA limitation in the administrator's knowledge of the upgrade process
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5. 14application · medium

   A BIG-IP 5000s is running v15.1.6 with an LTM and APM license. The admin wants to upgrade to v16.1.4. The upgrade matrix shows a supported path. The hardware meets all requirements. However, the admin notices that v16.1.4 requires a new licensing entitlement for the APM module. What should the admin do?

   • AObtain a new license key that includes the APM entitlement for v16.1.4 before upgrading
   • BUpgrade to v16.1.4 and then contact support if APM does not work
   • CProceed with the upgrade; the existing APM license will continue to work
   • DDowngrade to v15.1.6 and stay on the current license
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6. 15expert · hard

   A BIG-IP 5000s is running v15.1.5 with an LTM and AFM license. The admin wants to upgrade to v17.1.0. The 5000s is within its end-of-support window. The hardware meets the v17.1.0 requirements. The upgrade matrix shows a supported path. However, the admin discovers that v17.1.0 requires a new licensing model for AFM that is not covered by the current license. What is the best approach?

   • AStay on v15.1.5 because the new licensing model is too complex
   • BPurchase the new AFM license before upgrading to v17.1.0
   • CUpgrade to v17.1.0 and disable AFM to avoid the licensing issue
   • DUpgrade to v17.1.0 and then purchase the new AFM license
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