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F5 Networks F5CAB1 Exam - Topic 2 Question 7 Discussion

A BIG-IP Administrator needs to install a HotFix on a standalone BIG-IP device.The device currently has HD1.1 as the Active Boot Location.The administrator has already reactivated the license and created a UCS archive.In which sequence should the administrator perform the remaining steps?
C) Install base Image in HD1.2, Install HotFix in HD1.2, Activate HD1.2
A) Install HotFix in HD1.2, Install base Image in HD1.2, Activate HD1.2
B) Install HotFix in HD1.1, Reboot the BIG-IP device, Install UCS Archive
D) Activate HD1.2, Install base Image in HD1.2, Install HotFix in HD1.2

F5 Networks F5CAB1 Exam - Topic 2 Question 7 Discussion

Actual exam question for F5 Networks's F5CAB1 exam
Question #: 7
Topic #: 2
[All F5CAB1 Questions]

A BIG-IP Administrator needs to install a HotFix on a standalone BIG-IP device.

The device currently has HD1.1 as the Active Boot Location.

The administrator has already reactivated the license and created a UCS archive.

In which sequence should the administrator perform the remaining steps?

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Suggested Answer: C

When installing a software upgrade with a HotFix on BIG-IP, the correct workflow requires:

Install the base TMOS image on an unused boot volume

Install the corresponding HotFix onto that same boot volume

Activate the updated boot volume to boot into the new software

This method ensures:

The existing active system (HD1.1) is untouched

The upgrade occurs in a new, clean volume (HD1.2)

The HotFix applies properly to the same base image

The administrator can revert to HD1.1 if issues occur

Option C matches the correct F5 upgrade sequence:

1. Install base image on HD1.2

2. Install HotFix on HD1.2

3. Activate HD1.2

Why the other options are incorrect:

A . Install HotFix before base image

HotFixes must be applied after the base image; not valid.

B . Installing a HotFix on the active boot location (HD1.1)

Not recommended and does not use a clean new volume.

Also does not involve installing the base image.

D . Activating HD1.2 before installing anything

Cannot activate an empty or invalid boot volume.

Thus, Option C is the correct sequence.


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Bo
25 days ago
C seems logical too. Starting fresh with a base image is a good practice.
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Nicolette
30 days ago
I feel like B is safer. Installing the HotFix on the active location first makes sense.
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Dominga
1 month ago
I think option A is the best choice. It keeps everything organized.
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Karan
1 month ago
I doubt A is right. Isn't it risky to install on a new boot location first?
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Marcelle
2 months ago
I'm surprised they didn't mention backing up configs before all this!
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Deonna
2 months ago
Wait, why not just do B? Seems simpler to stick with HD1.1.
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Jesusita
2 months ago
Totally agree with A! Makes the most sense.
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Elenor
2 months ago
I think it's A, since you need to set up HD1.2 first.
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Carlee
2 months ago
I think option A sounds right, but I’m a bit confused about whether we need to reboot before installing the UCS archive.
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Carmen
2 months ago
I feel like we should be activating HD1.2 after installing the base image and HotFix, but I can't recall the exact sequence.
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Adolph
3 months ago
I remember a similar question where we had to install a base image before applying updates. Maybe that's the case here too?
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Hermila
3 months ago
I think we need to install the HotFix in HD1.2 first, but I'm not sure if we should activate it right away.
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