NSE4 · Question #205
Which of the following methods can be used to access the CLI? (Select all that apply.)
The correct answer is A. By using a direct connection to a serial console. B. By using the CLI console window in Web Config. C. By using an SSH connection. D. By using a Telnet connection. This question identifies the various methods available for administrators to access the Command Line Interface (CLI) of a FortiGate unit.
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Which of the following methods can be used to access the CLI? (Select all that apply.)
Options
- ABy using a direct connection to a serial console.
- BBy using the CLI console window in Web Config.
- CBy using an SSH connection.
- DBy using a Telnet connection.
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Why each option
This question identifies the various methods available for administrators to access the Command Line Interface (CLI) of a FortiGate unit.
Direct connection via a serial console port is a fundamental method for initial setup and troubleshooting, providing out-of-band access to the CLI.
The Web-based Manager (Web Config) often includes a CLI console window, allowing convenient in-band access to the command line interface directly from the GUI.
SSH (Secure Shell) provides a secure, encrypted method to access the FortiGate CLI remotely over the network, which is preferred for network-based management.
Telnet provides an unencrypted method to access the FortiGate CLI remotely over the network, though it's generally recommended to use SSH for security reasons.
Concept tested: FortiGate CLI access methods
Source: https://docs.fortinet.com/document/fortigate/7.4.0/administration-guide/453896/initial-configuration-using-the-cli
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