How to Administer FlexPod Solutions According to FlexPod Best Practices CISCO-NETAPP-FLEXPOD-IMPLEMENTATION-ADMINISTRATION-SPECIALIST Practice Questions (Page 4)

Questions 16–20

1. 16foundation · easy

   Which component should be monitored to detect potential storage performance issues in a FlexPod?

   • ANetApp storage controller latency and throughput metrics
   • BVMware vCenter server CPU usage only
   • CNexus switch port LED colors
   • DCisco UCS power supply status only
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2. 17foundation · easy

   What is the primary purpose of administering a FlexPod solution according to FlexPod best practices?

   • ATo replace all vendor-specific management tools with a single third-party monitoring platform
   • BTo migrate all workloads to a public cloud to reduce on-premises management overhead
   • CTo maximize hardware utilization by overcommitting resources beyond validated limits
   • DTo ensure the integrated compute, network, and storage components operate as a validated, consistent, and supportable system
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4. 18application · medium

   A FlexPod administrator is setting up monitoring for the Cisco UCS environment. The administrator wants to receive alerts for hardware failures and performance issues. Which tool should the administrator use?

   • ACisco Intersight
   • BVMware vCenter Server
   • CNetApp Active IQ Unified Manager
   • DCisco UCS Manager
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5. 19foundation · easy

   Which activity is a key best practice for FlexPod administration?

   • AUsing default passwords for all management interfaces to simplify access
   • BDocumenting configuration changes and maintaining a change management process
   • CApplying firmware updates to all components simultaneously without prior testing
   • DDisabling monitoring alerts to reduce administrative overhead
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6. 20expert · medium

   A FlexPod administrator is planning to upgrade the ONTAP version on the storage cluster. The cluster is running a production workload with no maintenance window available. The administrator wants to minimize disruption. What should the administrator do?

   • APerform a rolling upgrade, upgrading one node at a time.
   • BContact support to determine if the upgrade can be done without disruption.
   • CUpgrade all nodes simultaneously to complete the upgrade faster.
   • DSchedule the upgrade during a maintenance window, even if it means downtime.
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