Trend Deep-Security-Professional Exam - Topic 9 Question 61 Discussion

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Question #: 61
Topic #: 9

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An administrator attempts to activate the Deep Security Agent installed on a server by typing the following command in the Command Prompt on the Deep Security Agent computer:

dsa_control -a dsm://server1.acme.com:4120

The Agent does not activate as expected. What is a valid reason for this issue?

AThe incorrect port was used. The correct command would be: dsa_control -a dsm://server1.acme.com:4118

BDeep Security Agents can not be activated through the Command Prompt. They must be activated through the Deep Security Manager Web console or through a deployment script.

CThe command listed can only executed from the Command Prompt on the Deep Security Manager computer.

D'Allow Agent-Initiated Activation' is currently not enabled in Deep Security Manager.

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Suggested Answer: D

dsa_control -a dsm://<host or IP>:/

For the command-line Agent activation option to work, Deep Security Manager must be set to ac-cept Agent-Initiated Activations (AIA) commands. This method is particularly useful when using scripts or in Cloud environments like Amazon Web Services where Deep Security Manager can not typically connect to Deep Security Agents to activate them, but the Agents can connect to Deep Security Manager.

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Benedict

2 months ago

D makes sense, check the settings in DSM.

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Horace

2 months ago

Definitely not B, you can activate via Command Prompt.

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Gianna

3 months ago

C seems unlikely, I've done it from the Agent before.

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Felicitas

3 months ago

Wait, can you really activate it from the Command Prompt? I thought it had to be through the web console!

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Ruby

3 months ago

I think it's option A, wrong port number.

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Amie

3 months ago

I vaguely remember that 'Allow Agent-Initiated Activation' needs to be enabled, but I’m not completely confident about that being the issue here.

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Viola

4 months ago

I feel like the command can be run from any machine, but I might be mixing it up with another command from my notes.

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Merissa

4 months ago

I think I practiced a question similar to this where the activation had to be done through the web console, but I can't recall if that applies here.

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Merissa

4 months ago

I remember something about the correct port number being crucial for activation, but I’m not sure if it’s 4118 or something else.

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Arlyne

4 months ago

I'm a little confused by this one. The command looks right, but the agent still isn't activating. I might try option D and see if the 'Allow Agent-Initiated Activation' setting is the issue.

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Letha

4 months ago

Okay, so the key here seems to be that the agent can't be activated through the command prompt. I'd go with option B and make a note to remember that agents need to be activated through the Deep Security Manager or a deployment script.

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Letha

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm not sure about this one. The question mentions the agent not activating as expected, so I might want to look into the different ways agents can be activated and see if there's something I'm missing there.

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Laquita

5 months ago

This one seems pretty straightforward. I'd start by double-checking the port number in the command to make sure it matches the correct port for the Deep Security Agent.

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Thurman

6 months ago

Dude, this is like trying to turn on the TV without the remote. You gotta enable that 'Allow Agent-Initiated Activation' thing, or it's game over!

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Katie

5 months ago

Yeah, you're right. 'Allow Agent-Initiated Activation' needs to be enabled.

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Chun

6 months ago

Ah, the old 'Allow Agent-Initiated Activation' trick. It's like trying to start a car without the keys - not gonna happen!

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Erick

7 months ago

The command can only be executed on the Deep Security Manager computer? Well, that's just plain silly. I'm the admin, I should be able to do it from anywhere!

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Skye

7 months ago

Activating the agent through the web console? What is this, the Stone Age? I want my command prompt, thank you very much!

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Kathryn

5 months ago

The incorrect port was used. The correct command would be: dsa_control -a dsm://server1.acme.com:4118

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Dawne

7 months ago

Wait, the correct port is 4118? That's like trying to unlock a door with the wrong key - totally useless!

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Emerson

5 months ago

B) Deep Security Agents can not be activated through the Command Prompt. They must be activated through the Deep Security Manager Web console or through a deployment script.

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