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The 8IG-IP Administrator generates a qkview using "qkview -SO" and needs to transfer the output file via SCP. Which directory contains the output file?
The correct answer is B. /var/tmp. When generating a 'qkview' file on a BIG-IP system, the output file is by default saved in the '/var/tmp' directory. This is the standard temporary location for such diagnostic archives before transfer.
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The 8IG-IP Administrator generates a qkview using "qkview -SO" and needs to transfer the output file via SCP. Which directory contains the output file?
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- A/var/log
- B/var/tmp
- C/var/local
- D/var/config
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- D3% (1)
Why each option
When generating a 'qkview' file on a BIG-IP system, the output file is by default saved in the '/var/tmp' directory. This is the standard temporary location for such diagnostic archives before transfer.
The '/var/log' directory is primarily used for system log files and does not typically store generated diagnostic archive files like 'qkview'.
The 'qkview' utility, by default, places its generated archive file (which includes a '.tgz' extension) into the '/var/tmp' directory. This directory is commonly used for temporary files on Linux-based systems like BIG-IP, making it the expected location for 'qkview' output before it is downloaded or transferred.
The '/var/local' directory is generally used for locally installed software or specific data, not for temporary 'qkview' output files.
The '/var/config' directory stores configuration files for the BIG-IP system and is not the location for 'qkview' output.
Concept tested: F5 BIG-IP qkview output file location
Source: https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K12878
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