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HPE7-A05 Exam - Topic 6 Question 3 Discussion

When configuring a network switch for a data center, which of the following protocols is commonly used for managing and configuring the switch remotely?
C) SSH
A) HTTP
B) FTP
D) SMTP

HPE7-A05 Exam - Topic 6 Question 3 Discussion

Actual exam question for HP's HPE7-A05 exam
Question #: 3
Topic #: 6
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When configuring a network switch for a data center, which of the following protocols is commonly used for managing and configuring the switch remotely?

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Suggested Answer: C

SSH (Secure Shell) is a commonly used protocol for securely managing and configuring network devices remotely.


by Jesse at Apr 08, 2025, 11:50 PM

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Dulce
6 months ago
Wait, people still use HTTP for switch management?
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Myra
6 months ago
I thought FTP was more common for this?
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Timothy
6 months ago
Not sure about that, isn't SSH a bit overkill for some setups?
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Floyd
6 months ago
Totally agree, SSH is secure and reliable!
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Lang
7 months ago
SSH is definitely the go-to for remote management.
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Royal
7 months ago
I’m pretty confident that SMTP is not the right answer here, but I can’t remember if HTTP or SSH is better for switch configuration.
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Alethea
7 months ago
I’m torn between SSH and FTP; I know FTP is used for file transfers, but I can’t recall if it’s also used for switch management.
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Candra
7 months ago
I remember practicing a question like this, and I think HTTP is less secure than SSH for remote management.
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Joanna
7 months ago
I think SSH is the right choice for managing switches remotely, but I’m not completely sure.
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Jeniffer
8 months ago
I feel pretty good about this one. SSH is the go-to protocol for secure remote management of network devices like switches. The other options like HTTP, FTP, and SMTP don't really fit the use case described in the question.
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William
8 months ago
Okay, let me see here. We're looking for a protocol used to remotely manage and configure network switches in a data center. SSH seems like the most logical choice, since it's a secure remote access protocol. I'm leaning towards that, but I'll double-check the other options just to be sure.
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Jin
8 months ago
Hmm, I'm not totally sure about this one. I know we use SSH for remote access, but I'm not positive if that's the specific protocol used for managing network switches. I'll have to think this through a bit more.
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Martha
8 months ago
This one seems pretty straightforward. I'm pretty confident the answer is C - SSH.
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Artie
1 year ago
SSH? More like 'S-COOL' if you ask me. That's the way to go for remote management.
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Ashlyn
1 year ago
Hey, at least SMTP can keep you updated on all the network issues, even if it can't configure the switch!
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Hoa
11 months ago
C) SSH
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Ettie
11 months ago
B) FTP
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Nikita
12 months ago
A) HTTP
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Tommy
1 year ago
SSH is the answer. Gotta keep that data center secure, am I right?
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Long
12 months ago
SSH is the way to go for keeping data centers secure.
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Buffy
1 year ago
I always make sure to use SSH when configuring network switches.
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Lashawnda
1 year ago
Definitely! SSH is essential for secure remote management.
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Dick
1 year ago
I'm not sure, but I think HTTP and FTP are used for web and file transfer, not switch configuration.
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Skye
1 year ago
Definitely SSH. I wouldn't want to use something like FTP and risk exposing my credentials.
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Alecia
1 year ago
I always use SSH for managing network devices, it's the most secure option.
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Markus
1 year ago
SSH is the best choice for remote management, it encrypts the connection for added security.
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Melissia
1 year ago
Using FTP for managing a switch sounds risky, SSH is much more secure.
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Lizbeth
1 year ago
I agree, SSH is definitely the way to go for secure remote management.
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Marylin
1 year ago
I always use SSH for managing switches, it's the most secure option.
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Fernanda
1 year ago
SSH is the best choice for remote management, it encrypts the connection for added security.
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Dan
1 year ago
Using FTP for managing a switch sounds risky, SSH is much more secure.
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Annamae
1 year ago
I agree, SSH is definitely the way to go for secure remote management.
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Alecia
1 year ago
SSH, for sure! That's the secure way to manage network devices remotely.
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Keneth
1 year ago
I agree with Nikita, SSH is commonly used for remote management.
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Nikita
1 year ago
I think the answer is C) SSH.
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