A technician is deploying a server. What should they do once the server is fully configured and deployed?

Question

Options

• ASwitch on write-protect for the vFlash SD card
• BBack up the server profile and reset the iDRAC to Default Settings
• CBack up the server profile and configure the Parts Replacement feature
• DChange the iDRAC secure password based on the users' company policies

• A
  3% (1)
• B
  3% (1)
• D
  94% (33)

Explanation

Changing the iDRAC secure password (D) is the correct first security step after deployment because the default iDRAC credentials are publicly known and leaving them unchanged exposes the out-of-band management interface to unauthorized access - this aligns with standard security hardening policies.

Why the distractors are wrong:

• A (write-protect vFlash SD card): This is a storage-specific operation that doesn't apply universally and isn't a standard post-deployment security step.
• B (back up profile + reset iDRAC to defaults): Resetting iDRAC to defaults after you've just configured it defeats the purpose of your configuration work.
• C (back up profile + configure Parts Replacement): Parts Replacement is a maintenance/service feature, not a post-deployment security action; backing up is good practice but not the first priority here.

Memory tip: Think "Deploy → Secure → Then configure extras." The moment a server goes live, its management interface (iDRAC) must be locked down with a strong password before anything else - just like changing the default password on a new router the moment you plug it in.

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