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Which file extension is required when deploying Cisco ISE using a ZTP configuration file in Microsoft Hyper-V?

The correct answer is D. .iso. When deploying Cisco ISE using Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP) in Microsoft Hyper-V, the configuration file must be embedded within an ISO image. This ISO file is mounted as a virtual CD/DVD drive to the VM during installation.

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Question

Which file extension is required when deploying Cisco ISE using a ZTP configuration file in Microsoft Hyper-V?

Options

  • A.txt
  • B.img
  • C.tar
  • D.iso

How the community answered

(36 responses)
  • A
    3% (1)
  • B
    6% (2)
  • D
    92% (33)

Why each option

When deploying Cisco ISE using Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP) in Microsoft Hyper-V, the configuration file must be embedded within an ISO image. This ISO file is mounted as a virtual CD/DVD drive to the VM during installation.

A.txt

A .txt file is a plain text file and cannot be directly used as a ZTP configuration file for Cisco ISE on Hyper-V; it must be part of an ISO.

B.img

An .img file is typically a disk image and is not the required file type for embedding a ZTP configuration file for Cisco ISE on Hyper-V.

C.tar

A .tar file is an archive format and is not the required file type for embedding a ZTP configuration file for Cisco ISE deployment on Hyper-V.

D.isoCorrect

For Cisco ISE Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP) in a Hyper-V environment, the ZTP configuration file needs to be part of an ISO image. The Hyper-V virtual machine is then configured to boot from this ISO, allowing the ISE installer to automatically retrieve and apply the configuration during setup.

Concept tested: Cisco ISE ZTP Hyper-V file extension

Source: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/security/ise/3-1/install_guide/b_ise_InstallationGuide31/m_vm_install_hyperv_31.html#Cisco_Reference.dita_0602058c-8f2c-4ae0-b7ec-980b1800160d

Topics

#Cisco ISE deployment#ZTP configuration#Hyper-V virtualization#Image file format

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