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XK0-005 · Question #1246

XK0-005 Question #1246: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is A: Kickstart. Kickstart is a common and robust solution used for automating unattended installations of Linux servers, often in conjunction with PXE boot.

System Management

Question

Which of the following is used in unattended server installation via PXE?

Options

  • AKickstart
  • BYAML
  • CCloud-init
  • DContainer image

Explanation

Kickstart is a common and robust solution used for automating unattended installations of Linux servers, often in conjunction with PXE boot.

Common mistakes.

  • B. YAML is a data serialization language used for configuration, but it is not an operating system installation technology itself.
  • C. Cloud-init is primarily used for configuring a cloud instance after it has been provisioned and booted, not for the initial unattended installation of the operating system via PXE.
  • D. A container image is a package for running applications in isolation and is not used for installing a base operating system on a bare-metal or virtual machine via PXE.

Concept tested. Unattended Linux installation (Kickstart)

Reference. https://access.redhat.com/documentation/en-us/red_hat_enterprise_linux/9/html/performing_an_advanced_rhel_installation/kickstart-overview_advanced-rhel-installation

Topics

#Unattended installation#PXE boot#Kickstart#Server deployment

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