Discuss F5 Networks 303 Exam Topic 2 Question 23

Which method is recommended for creating a new user from the CLI?

ARun f5adduser username' then 'f5passwd username' from bash or tmsh

BRun tmsh create auth user username prompt for password' from bash

Cedit bigip.conf to add the new user and the user's clear-text password

DRun useradd username' then 'passwd username' from bash tmsh

Suggested Answer: B

The f5adduser commands were removed and tmsh is the recommended way to create users.

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30 comments · newest first

Broderick 6 months ago

D is too old-school. We need modern methods.

Edelmira 6 months ago

C is risky. Editing config files can cause issues.

Alba 7 months ago

A seems easier to remember, but B is safer.

Freeman 7 months ago

I agree, B is clear and secure.

Leonor 7 months ago

I think option B is the best. It's straightforward.

Melita 7 months ago

D seems outdated, not sure why anyone would use that.

Fausto 7 months ago

Wait, you can really edit bigip.conf for this?

Fabiola 8 months ago

C sounds risky, not recommended!

Earleen 8 months ago

I prefer B, it's cleaner.

Marg 8 months ago

Option A is the way to go. Unless you want your password to be "password123".

Huey 8 months ago

Option C? Really? Putting passwords in config files? That's just asking for trouble.

Carlee 9 months ago

Option B is the best choice. Keeps the password secure.

Pearly 9 months ago

Option D is the way I usually do it. Tried and true.

Dorthy 9 months ago

Option A is the way to go. Easy and secure.

Tamesha 9 months ago

I’ve seen similar questions before, and I think option D might be outdated or not the preferred method anymore.

Kenda 9 months ago

I feel like editing bigip.conf directly, like in option C, is risky and not recommended.

Willie 10 months ago

I remember practicing with option A in the lab, but I’m not confident about the syntax.

Izetta 10 months ago

I think option B sounds familiar, but I’m not entirely sure if it’s the best practice for user creation.

Martin 10 months ago

I think I know the answer here. The recommended method is option A - using the f5adduser and f5passwd commands. That's the CLI-based approach that's specific to the F5 platform.

Lashandra 10 months ago

I'm a little confused - I thought we were supposed to use the standard Linux user commands, but some of these options mention f5 commands. I'll need to double-check the documentation to be sure.

Glory 10 months ago

Okay, I've got this. The question is asking for the CLI method, so I'd go with either A or D. I'm leaning towards A since it specifically mentions the f5 commands.

Thomasena 10 months ago

A is the correct way to add a user.

Kenda 11 months ago

B gives a prompt for password, which is good practice.

Karan 11 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. The question is asking for the recommended method, so I'll need to think carefully about which option seems most appropriate.

Ashlee 11 months ago

I think I'd start by reviewing the options and trying to eliminate any that seem clearly wrong. Editing the config file directly doesn't seem like a good idea, so I'd rule out C.

Oretha 6 months ago

↳ replying to Ashlee

Yeah, A seems the safest choice overall.

Nieves 6 months ago

↳ replying to Ashlee

B sounds good too, but I prefer A.

Brunilda 6 months ago

↳ replying to Ashlee

I think A is straightforward.

Harley 6 months ago

↳ replying to Ashlee

I agree, option C is risky.

Alysa 11 months ago

↳ replying to Ashlee

Definitely! Config files should be left untouched.

F5 Networks 303 Exam - Topic 2 Question 23 Discussion