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000-221 · Question #34
000-221 Question #34: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is B. MKSYSB. Creating a Versioned WPAR from an existing AIX 5.2 system requires a mksysb image of that system as the source, because versioned WPARs encapsulate a complete OS-level environment matching the source system.
Question
With regard to an existing AIX 5.2 installation, what source format is required by the mkwpar command to create a Versioned WPAR of this existing system?
Options
- ASPOT
- BMKSYSB
- CRAW
- DOVA
Explanation
Creating a Versioned WPAR from an existing AIX 5.2 system requires a mksysb image of that system as the source, because versioned WPARs encapsulate a complete OS-level environment matching the source system.
Common mistakes.
- A. A SPOT (Shared Product Object Tree) is a NIM resource used for network installs and diskless/dataless clients, not a valid source format for mkwpar versioned WPAR creation.
- C. RAW is not a recognized source format for the mkwpar command in AIX WPAR provisioning.
- D. OVA is an Open Virtualization Archive format used in VMware environments and is not supported as an AIX mkwpar source format.
Concept tested. AIX mkwpar Versioned WPAR mksysb source requirement
Reference. https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/aix/7.3?topic=m-mkwpar-command
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