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D-PE-OE-23 · Question #11

When does configuration validation run?

The correct answer is D. Each time the host powers on. Configuration validation runs each time the host powers on (D) because the system must verify that hardware and firmware settings are consistent and valid before booting - catching drift, mismatches, or unauthorized changes before they cause runtime failures. A (Dell…

PowerEdge Lifecycle Management

Question

When does configuration validation run?

Options

  • ADell diagnostics is run
  • BEntering the BIOS
  • CLoading into Lifecycle Controller
  • DEach time the host powers on

How the community answered

(40 responses)
  • A
    3% (1)
  • C
    3% (1)
  • D
    95% (38)

Explanation

Configuration validation runs each time the host powers on (D) because the system must verify that hardware and firmware settings are consistent and valid before booting - catching drift, mismatches, or unauthorized changes before they cause runtime failures.

  • A (Dell Diagnostics) is a separate tool for hardware testing, not a trigger for configuration validation.
  • B (Entering BIOS) lets you view or change settings but does not itself trigger the validation process.
  • C (Lifecycle Controller) is Dell's systems management environment used for updates and deployment - it doesn't trigger standard configuration validation on its own.

Memory tip: Think "every power-on = a health check." Just like a pilot runs a pre-flight checklist every departure, the system validates its configuration every time it powers on - not just on special occasions.

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#configuration validation#POST#server startup#system health

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