The answer is a maintenance policy set to either User Ack or On Next Boot. These two options support non-disruptive UCS service profile updates because they prevent immediate, unscheduled reboots that would interrupt production traffic. User Ack requires manual confirmation before the update applies, giving you control over timing, while On Next Boot defers the change until the next scheduled reboot, allowing you to plan the update during a maintenance window. On the Cisco DCCOR / CCNP Data Center Core 350-601 exam, this question tests your understanding of UCS service profile update behavior and the distinction between immediate and deferred application—a common trap is assuming Fast Reboot alone is sufficient, but it only reduces reboot time, not disruption. Remember: User Ack = you click to proceed; On Next Boot = the server decides when it next restarts. For a memory tip, think “Ack or Boot, not immediate toot.”
350-601 Compute Practice Question
This 350-601 practice question tests your understanding of compute. This is a configuration task: choose the command set that satisfies every stated requirement. Small differences — like 'secret' vs 'password' or 'transport input ssh' vs 'all' — change whether the answer is correct. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
A UCS administrator must ensure that a service profile can be updated without disrupting production traffic. Which two configuration options support this requirement? (Choose two.)
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Maintenance policy with 'User Ack' and 'Enable Fast Reboot'
Option D is correct because a maintenance policy with 'User Ack' requires manual acknowledgment before the update proceeds, and enabling 'Fast Reboot' minimizes traffic disruption by reducing the reboot time. Option E is correct because a maintenance policy with 'On Next Boot' defers the update until the next scheduled reboot, allowing the administrator to control when the change takes effect and avoid impacting production traffic.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Use of a service profile template with 'Disruptive Update'
Why it's wrong here
Disruptive update implies service interruption, opposite of requirement.
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Maintenance policy with 'Immediate'
Why it's wrong here
Immediate application may disrupt traffic without warning.
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Use of a service profile template with 'Upgrade Policy'
Why it's wrong here
Upgrade Policy is not a standard term; templates don't directly control disruption.
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Maintenance policy with 'User Ack' and 'Enable Fast Reboot'
Why this is correct
User acknowledgment provides manual control; fast reboot minimizes downtime.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Maintenance policy with 'On Next Boot'
Why this is correct
Defers changes until the next server reboot, allowing planned downtime.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Cisco often tests the distinction between 'Disruptive Update' and non-disruptive maintenance policies, and the trap here is that candidates confuse 'Upgrade Policy' (a non-existent term) with 'Maintenance Policy', or assume 'Immediate' is acceptable because it is fast, ignoring the disruption requirement.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
In Cisco UCS, maintenance policies control the timing of firmware updates or configuration changes that require a server reboot. 'User Ack' requires an explicit acknowledgment from the administrator before the reboot, while 'Fast Reboot' uses a streamlined boot process that skips certain hardware initializations, reducing downtime from minutes to seconds. 'On Next Boot' associates the update with the server's next natural reboot (e.g., scheduled maintenance window), ensuring no unplanned disruption occurs.
KKey Concepts to Remember
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
TExam Day Tips
→Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
→Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A practitioner preparing for the 350-601 exam encounters this exact type of scenario on the job. The correct answer here is not the most general option — it is the best answer for the specific constraint described. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Real exam questions reward reading the full scenario before eliminating options, because the constraint defines which answer fits.
What to study next
Got this wrong? Here's your next step.
Identify which exam domain this question belongs to, review the core concept, then practise similar questions from the same domain.
Compute — This question tests Compute — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Maintenance policy with 'User Ack' and 'Enable Fast Reboot' — Option D is correct because a maintenance policy with 'User Ack' requires manual acknowledgment before the update proceeds, and enabling 'Fast Reboot' minimizes traffic disruption by reducing the reboot time. Option E is correct because a maintenance policy with 'On Next Boot' defers the update until the next scheduled reboot, allowing the administrator to control when the change takes effect and avoid impacting production traffic.
What should I do if I get this 350-601 question wrong?
Identify which exam domain this question belongs to, review the core concept, then practise similar questions from the same domain.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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