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Which three methods can be used for initial access to a BIG-IP system? (Choose three.)
The correct answer is A. CLI access to the serial console port B. SSH access to the management port F. HTTPS access to the management port. Initial access to a BIG-IP system can be established securely via the serial console, SSH to the management port, or HTTPS to the management port.
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Which three methods can be used for initial access to a BIG-IP system? (Choose three.)
Options
- ACLI access to the serial console port
- BSSH access to the management port
- CSSH access to any of the switch ports
- DHTTP access to the management port
- EHTTP access to any of the switch ports
- FHTTPS access to the management port
- GHTTPS access to any of the switch ports
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(35 responses)- A89% (31)
- D3% (1)
- E6% (2)
- G3% (1)
Why each option
Initial access to a BIG-IP system can be established securely via the serial console, SSH to the management port, or HTTPS to the management port.
CLI access via the serial console port is a fundamental out-of-band method for initial configuration and troubleshooting of a BIG-IP system, especially when network access is unavailable.
SSH access to the management port provides secure command-line interface access over the network, allowing administrators to configure and manage the BIG-IP system remotely after initial setup.
SSH access is typically restricted to the management port, not the data plane switch ports, for security and operational separation.
HTTP access to the management port is generally disabled or redirected to HTTPS for security reasons, as HTTP transmits credentials in clear text.
HTTP access is typically not allowed on switch (data plane) ports for security and operational reasons.
HTTPS access to the management port provides secure web-based GUI access (Configuration utility) over the network, enabling administrators to manage the BIG-IP system through a graphical interface.
HTTPS access is generally restricted to the management port for GUI access, not the data plane switch ports, to maintain security and separation of management and data traffic.
Concept tested: BIG-IP initial access methods
Source: https://techdocs.f5.com/en-us/bigip-15-0-0/big-ip-system-initial-configuration/getting-started-with-the-big-ip-system.html
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