350-601 Compute Practice Question
A UCS administrator is planning to deploy stateless computing using service profiles. Which three components are abstracted from the physical hardware and defined in the service profile? (Choose three.)
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Boot order
Service profiles abstract the server identity, including UUID, MAC addresses, WWPNs, and boot order, allowing the profile to be applied to any compatible blade.
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Boot order
Why this is correct
Boot order is defined in the boot policy within the service profile.
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MAC addresses for vNICs
Why this is correct
MAC addresses are assigned from pools in the service profile.
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Physical disk serial numbers
Why it's wrong here
Disk serial numbers are tied to hardware and not abstracted.
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Server UUID
Why this is correct
UUID is assigned by the service profile.
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CPU model
Why it's wrong here
CPU model is a physical attribute not abstracted.
Quick reference
Access Control Model Comparison
| Model | Acronym | Who Controls Access? | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discretionary Access Control | DAC | Resource owner | Small teams, file shares |
| Mandatory Access Control | MAC | System / security labels | Classified govt / military |
| Role-Based Access Control | RBAC | Administrator (via roles) | Enterprise environments |
| Attribute-Based Access Control | ABAC | Policy engine (user + resource attributes) | Fine-grained, dynamic policies |
| Rule-Based Access Control | RuBAC | System rules / ACLs | Firewall rules, network ACLs |
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