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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
2 months ago
Wait, people still use HTTP for switch management?
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Myra
2 months ago
I thought FTP was more common for this?
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Timothy
3 months ago
Not sure about that, isn't SSH a bit overkill for some setups?
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Floyd
3 months ago
Totally agree, SSH is secure and reliable!
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Lang
3 months ago
SSH is definitely the go-to for remote management.
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Royal
3 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
4 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
4 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
4 months ago
I think SSH is the right choice for managing switches remotely, but I’m not completely sure.
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Jeniffer
4 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
4 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
5 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
5 months ago
This one seems pretty straightforward. I'm pretty confident the answer is C - SSH.
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Artie
9 months ago
SSH? More like 'S-COOL' if you ask me. That's the way to go for remote management.
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Ashlyn
9 months 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
8 months ago
C) SSH
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Ettie
8 months ago
B) FTP
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Nikita
8 months ago
A) HTTP
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Tommy
10 months ago
SSH is the answer. Gotta keep that data center secure, am I right?
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Long
8 months ago
SSH is the way to go for keeping data centers secure.
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Buffy
9 months ago
I always make sure to use SSH when configuring network switches.
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Lashawnda
9 months ago
Definitely! SSH is essential for secure remote management.
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Dick
10 months 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
11 months ago
Definitely SSH. I wouldn't want to use something like FTP and risk exposing my credentials.
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Alecia
9 months ago
I always use SSH for managing network devices, it's the most secure option.
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Markus
9 months ago
SSH is the best choice for remote management, it encrypts the connection for added security.
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Melissia
9 months ago
Using FTP for managing a switch sounds risky, SSH is much more secure.
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Lizbeth
9 months ago
I agree, SSH is definitely the way to go for secure remote management.
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Marylin
9 months ago
I always use SSH for managing switches, it's the most secure option.
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Fernanda
9 months ago
SSH is the best choice for remote management, it encrypts the connection for added security.
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Dan
9 months ago
Using FTP for managing a switch sounds risky, SSH is much more secure.
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Annamae
10 months ago
I agree, SSH is definitely the way to go for secure remote management.
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Alecia
11 months ago
SSH, for sure! That's the secure way to manage network devices remotely.
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Keneth
11 months ago
I agree with Nikita, SSH is commonly used for remote management.
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Nikita
11 months ago
I think the answer is C) SSH.
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