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When initially configuring the BIG-IP system using the config utility, which two parameters can be set? (Choose two.)
The correct answer is D. the netmask of the host via the management port E. the IP address of the host via the management port. When initially configuring a BIG-IP system through the config utility, an administrator can set the IP address and netmask for the management port.
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When initially configuring the BIG-IP system using the config utility, which two parameters can be set? (Choose two.)
Options
- Athe netmask of the SCCP
- Bthe IP address of the SCCP
- Cthe port lockdown settings for the SCCP
- Dthe netmask of the host via the management port
- Ethe IP address of the host via the management port
- Fthe port lockdown settings for the host via the management port
How the community answered
(18 responses)- B6% (1)
- D89% (16)
- F6% (1)
Why each option
When initially configuring a BIG-IP system through the config utility, an administrator can set the IP address and netmask for the management port.
The SCCP (Switching and Control Plane) is an internal component; its netmask is not directly configurable by the user during initial setup via the config utility.
The IP address of the SCCP is an internal address and not a user-configurable parameter during initial setup through the config utility.
Port lockdown settings apply to self-IPs or management interfaces, but typically not directly to the internal SCCP during initial setup.
The management port requires network configuration, including its netmask, to enable network access for administrative purposes.
The management port's IP address is fundamental for initial network access to the BIG-IP system's configuration utility (GUI) and SSH for command-line access. These two parameters are essential for establishing basic network connectivity to manage the device.
Port lockdown settings for the management port are configurable later, but typically not part of the initial basic network configuration prompts in utilities like config or setup scripts, which prioritize IP and netmask.
Concept tested: Initial BIG-IP management port configuration
Source: https://techdocs.f5.com/en-us/bigip-15-1-0/big-ip-system-administration/initial-setup-of-the-big-ip-system.html
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