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101 Question #249: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is B: Licenses generally have to be reactivated during system software upgrades.. F5 BIG-IP appliance licenses must be reactivated when the system software is upgraded, as the license validation is tied to the software version installed.
Question
Under what condition must an appliance license be reactivated.
Options
- ALicenses only have to be reactivated for RMAs no other situations.
- BLicenses generally have to be reactivated during system software upgrades.
- CLicenses only have to be reactivated when new features are added (IPv6, Routing Modules, etc)
- DNever. Licenses are permanent for the platform regardless the version of software installed.
Explanation
F5 BIG-IP appliance licenses must be reactivated when the system software is upgraded, as the license validation is tied to the software version installed.
Common mistakes.
- A. License reactivation is not limited to RMA scenarios - software upgrades are a common and documented trigger for reactivation.
- C. Adding features may require a license upgrade but the routine reactivation requirement is tied to software upgrades, not just feature additions.
- D. Licenses are not permanently version-agnostic; the reactivation requirement during upgrades proves they are not unconditionally permanent.
Concept tested. F5 BIG-IP appliance license reactivation triggers
Reference. https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K7752
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