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F5 Networks 303 Exam - Topic 2 Question 23 Discussion

Which method is recommended for creating a new user from the CLI?
B) Run tmsh create auth user username prompt for password' from bash
A) Run f5adduser username' then 'f5passwd username' from bash or tmsh
C) edit bigip.conf to add the new user and the user's clear-text password
D) Run useradd username' then 'passwd username' from bash tmsh

F5 Networks 303 Exam - Topic 2 Question 23 Discussion

Actual exam question for F5 Networks's 303 exam
Question #: 23
Topic #: 2
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Which method is recommended for creating a new user from the CLI?

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Suggested Answer: B

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

https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K11677

by Dierdre at Nov 20, 2025, 08:56 PM

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Broderick
2 months ago
D is too old-school. We need modern methods.
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Edelmira
2 months ago
C is risky. Editing config files can cause issues.
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Alba
2 months ago
A seems easier to remember, but B is safer.
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Freeman
2 months ago
I agree, B is clear and secure.
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Leonor
2 months ago
I think option B is the best. It's straightforward.
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Melita
3 months ago
D seems outdated, not sure why anyone would use that.
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Fausto
3 months ago
Wait, you can really edit bigip.conf for this?
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Fabiola
3 months ago
C sounds risky, not recommended!
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Earleen
4 months ago
I prefer B, it's cleaner.
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Marg
4 months ago
Option A is the way to go. Unless you want your password to be "password123".
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Huey
4 months ago
Option C? Really? Putting passwords in config files? That's just asking for trouble.
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Carlee
4 months ago
Option B is the best choice. Keeps the password secure.
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Pearly
4 months ago
Option D is the way I usually do it. Tried and true.
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Dorthy
4 months ago
Option A is the way to go. Easy and secure.
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Tamesha
5 months ago
I’ve seen similar questions before, and I think option D might be outdated or not the preferred method anymore.
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Kenda
5 months ago
I feel like editing bigip.conf directly, like in option C, is risky and not recommended.
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Willie
5 months ago
I remember practicing with option A in the lab, but I’m not confident about the syntax.
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Izetta
5 months ago
I think option B sounds familiar, but I’m not entirely sure if it’s the best practice for user creation.
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Martin
5 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.
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Lashandra
5 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.
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Glory
6 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.
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Thomasena
6 months ago
A is the correct way to add a user.
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Kenda
6 months ago
B gives a prompt for password, which is good practice.
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Karan
6 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.
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Ashlee
7 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.
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Oretha
1 month ago
Yeah, A seems the safest choice overall.
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Nieves
1 month ago
B sounds good too, but I prefer A.
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Brunilda
1 month ago
I think A is straightforward.
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Harley
2 months ago
I agree, option C is risky.
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Alysa
6 months ago
Definitely! Config files should be left untouched.
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