How to Administer FlexPod Solutions According to FlexPod Best Practices CISCO-NETAPP-FLEXPOD-IMPLEMENTATION-ADMINISTRATION-SPECIALIST Practice Questions (Page 3)

Questions 11–15

1. 11application · medium

   A FlexPod administrator is troubleshooting a connectivity issue where a new VM cannot reach the storage network. The VM is on a port group that is configured correctly, and the storage LIFs are reachable from other VMs. What should the administrator check next?

   • AThe storage array's LIF status.
   • BThe UCS fabric interconnect's VLAN configuration.
   • CThe VM's network adapter settings and IP configuration.
   • DThe ESXi host's storage adapter status.
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2. 12foundation · easy

   What is the first step in troubleshooting a FlexPod issue according to best practices?

   • AGather information and identify the scope of the issue
   • BReboot all components to clear the issue
   • CContact support immediately without any investigation
   • DReplace the most likely faulty component
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4. 13application · medium

   A FlexPod administrator is planning to update the firmware on the Cisco UCS fabric interconnects. The maintenance window is limited to 30 minutes. The FlexPod is running a production workload that cannot tolerate downtime. What should the administrator do to minimize disruption during the firmware update?

   • AUpdate one fabric interconnect at a time, starting with the standby unit.
   • BSchedule the update during a maintenance window and accept the downtime.
   • CUpdate both fabric interconnects simultaneously to complete the task faster.
   • DUse the UCS Manager 'maintenance mode' to update both FIs without disruption.
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5. 14application · medium

   A FlexPod administrator is reviewing the best practices for administering a FlexPod solution. The administrator wants to ensure that the environment is compliant with the recommended guidelines. Which practice should the administrator follow?

   • ADocument the configuration only after a problem occurs.
   • BMonitor only the components that have had issues in the past.
   • CMake configuration changes based on vendor recommendations without validation.
   • DUse the FlexPod best practices guide to validate the current configuration.
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6. 15application · medium

   A FlexPod administrator is planning to apply a quarterly maintenance bundle to the Cisco UCS environment. The administrator wants to ensure that the maintenance is performed with minimal risk. Which step should the administrator take before applying the bundle?

   • AContact support to ask if the bundle is necessary.
   • BSkip the maintenance if the environment is running well.
   • CApply the bundle to all components simultaneously to save time.
   • DReview the release notes and compatibility matrix for the bundle.
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