SK0-005 · Question #472
A systems administrator is provisioning a large number of virtual Linux machines that will be configured identically. The administrator would like to configure the machines quickly and easily but…
The correct answer is B. Using a kickstart file during installation. A kickstart file allows for automated installation of Linux systems. It provides a way to specify the installation settings, package selections, and post- installation scripts in a single file. This method not only speeds up the deployment process significantly but also ensures…
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A systems administrator is provisioning a large number of virtual Linux machines that will be configured identically. The administrator would like to configure the machines quickly and easily but does not have access to an automation/orchestration platform. Additionally, the administrator would like to set up a system that can be used in the future, even on newer versions of the OS. Which of the following will best meet the administrator's requirements?
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- ADeploying each server from a VM template
- BUsing a kickstart file during installation
- CConfiguring each server manually one at a time
- DCopying/pasting configuration commands into each server through SSH sessions
- EConfiguring a single server and then creating clones of it
How the community answered
(33 responses)- A9% (3)
- B82% (27)
- C3% (1)
- E6% (2)
Explanation
A kickstart file allows for automated installation of Linux systems. It provides a way to specify the installation settings, package selections, and post- installation scripts in a single file. This method not only speeds up the deployment process significantly but also ensures that all machines are configured identically. Additionally, kickstart files can be adapted to work with newer versions of the OS, making it a future-proof solution.
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