Discuss Dell D-XTR-OE-A-24 Exam Topic 6 Question 3

What is a characteristic of the XtremlO admin account?

Aadmin account is used to upload files directly to the XMS

Badmin account allows root level access

Cadmin account can be used to install the cluster

Dadmin account cannot be removed

Suggested Answer: D

The XtremIO admin account is a built-in account that is essential for the operation and management of the XtremIO storage system. One of the key characteristics of this account is that it cannot be removed from the system. This is to ensure that there is always an account available with the necessary privileges to manage and maintain the storage array1.

The admin account has a high level of access privileges, which are required for performing various administrative tasks such as managing users, configuring the system, and performing updates. While the admin account does not allow root level access as this is restricted to EMC support engineers only, it does provide a comprehensive set of capabilities for system administration1.

It's important to note that while the admin account is used for many administrative tasks, it is not typically used to upload files directly to the XMS (OA) or to install the cluster (OC). These tasks are handled through other mechanisms within the XtremIO system1. The admin account's primary role is to provide a secure and consistent way to administer the storage array, and its presence is a critical part of the system's security and operational framework1.

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36 comments · newest first

Cordelia 10 months ago

Not sure about that, sounds a bit too restrictive.

Anglea 11 months ago

Yeah, it’s essential for managing the system.

Devorah 11 months ago

Wait, it can't be removed? That's surprising!

Marguerita 11 months ago

Totally agree, that's a big deal!

Tarra 11 months ago

The admin account allows root level access.

Whitley 12 months ago

I’m leaning towards the idea that the admin account cannot be removed, but I might be mixing it up with another system.

Kimberely 12 months ago

I feel like the admin account being used to install the cluster sounds familiar, but I can't recall the specifics.

Alishia 12 months ago

I remember a practice question about admin accounts, and I think it mentioned something about file uploads.

Luisa 1 year ago

I think the admin account allows root level access, but I'm not entirely sure if that's the only characteristic.

Patti 1 year ago

I'm a bit confused by this question. The options all seem plausible, and I'm not sure which one is the defining characteristic of the XtremlO admin account. I'll have to make an educated guess on this one.

Raymon 1 year ago

Ah, I remember learning about the XtremlO admin account in the course materials. I'm pretty confident that option B is the right answer - the admin account allows root level access to the system.

Chana 1 year ago

Hmm, I'm not too familiar with the XtremlO system, so I'm not sure which of these options is correct. I'll have to think it through or maybe try to eliminate a couple of the options that seem less likely.

Dong 1 year ago

This seems like a straightforward question about admin account privileges. I'll carefully read through the options and think about which one best describes the characteristics of the XtremlO admin account.

Flo 1 year ago

This VLOOKUP formula looks straightforward, I'm confident I can work through it.

Thea 1 year ago

Hmm, I'm not totally sure about this one. I think the /etc/passwd file also stores the encrypted password, but I'm not 100% certain. I'll have to think it through carefully.

Lindy 2 years ago

I believe admin account is used for managing the cluster, so maybe the answer is C) admin account can be used to install the cluster.

Jenise 2 years ago

I'm not sure, but I think admin account can also be used to install the cluster, so maybe the answer is C).

Rebbeca 2 years ago

Uploading files directly to the XMS? Sounds like a recipe for disaster, if you ask me. I prefer to keep my admin account on a tight leash.

Lucia 2 years ago

↳ replying to Rebbeca

D) admin account cannot be removed

Nickolas 2 years ago

↳ replying to Rebbeca

C) admin account can be used to install the cluster

Ernestine 2 years ago

↳ replying to Rebbeca

B) admin account allows root level access

Gregoria 2 years ago

↳ replying to Rebbeca

A) admin account is used to upload files directly to the XMS

Glennis 2 years ago

↳ replying to Rebbeca

I always make sure to limit the permissions of my admin account.

Helaine 2 years ago

↳ replying to Rebbeca

I agree, giving admin account root level access is risky.

Claribel 2 years ago

I agree with Tayna, having root level access is a key characteristic of the XtremlO admin account.

Chantay 2 years ago

Can't remove the admin account, huh? Guess they want to make sure we don't accidentally lock ourselves out, which is probably a good thing.

Omer 2 years ago

Root level access? Sign me up! That's the kind of power I'm looking for in an admin account.

Teri 2 years ago

↳ replying to Omer

C) admin account can be used to install the cluster

Janna 2 years ago

↳ replying to Omer

B) admin account allows root level access

Kattie 2 years ago

↳ replying to Omer

A) admin account is used to upload files directly to the XMS

Tayna 2 years ago

I think the answer is B) admin account allows root level access.

Reena 2 years ago

The admin account being able to install the cluster is a pretty nifty feature. It's like having the keys to the castle, am I right?

Carlee 2 years ago

↳ replying to Reena

D) admin account cannot be removed

Milly 2 years ago

↳ replying to Reena

C) admin account can be used to install the cluster

Eric 2 years ago

↳ replying to Reena

B) admin account allows root level access

Chu 2 years ago

↳ replying to Reena

A) admin account is used to upload files directly to the XMS

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