Exam F5CAB1 Topic 3 Question 17 Discussion
Actual exam question for F5's F5CAB1 exam
Question #: 17
Topic #: 3
Question #: 17
Topic #: 3
A BIG-IP Administrator needs to install aHotFixon a standalone BIG-IP device.
The device currently hasHD1.1as the Active Boot Location.
The administrator has already reactivated the license and created a UCS archive.
In which sequence should the administrator perform theremaining steps?
The device currently hasHD1.1as the Active Boot Location.
The administrator has already reactivated the license and created a UCS archive.
In which sequence should the administrator perform theremaining steps?
Suggested Answer: C Vote an answer
When installing a software upgrade with a HotFix on BIG-IP, the correct workflow requires:
* Install the base TMOS imageon an unused boot volume
* Install the corresponding HotFixonto that same boot volume
* Activate the updated boot volumeto 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
OptionCmatches 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 appliedafterthe 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 Cis the correct sequence.
* Install the base TMOS imageon an unused boot volume
* Install the corresponding HotFixonto that same boot volume
* Activate the updated boot volumeto 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
OptionCmatches 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 appliedafterthe 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 Cis the correct sequence.
by Wilbur at May 12, 2026, 06:51 PM
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