Before starting an upgrade, which step is essential to ensure a smooth process?

Question

Options

• AReset all storage pools
• BVerify cluster health and resolve any issues
• CEnable deduplication on all volumes
• DDisable SNMP traps

• A
  2% (1)
• B
  93% (53)
• C
  2% (1)
• D
  4% (2)

Explanation

Verifying cluster health and resolving any issues before an upgrade is essential because an upgrade applied to an already-degraded system can turn a minor problem into a major outage - failed nodes, inconsistent data, or an unrecoverable state. Resetting storage pools (A) is destructive and would cause data loss, making it the opposite of a safe pre-upgrade step. Enabling deduplication (C) is a storage optimization task unrelated to upgrade readiness. Disabling SNMP traps (D) would actually reduce your visibility into problems during the upgrade, not help prevent them.

Memory tip: Think of it as a pre-flight checklist - you never take off in a broken plane. "Health check before you wreck check" - always verify the cluster is green before touching the upgrade button.

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