350-601 Compute Practice Question
A UCS administrator needs to deploy 20 identical servers with the same firmware, BIOS, and boot order. Which approach is the most efficient?
⚠ Common exam trap
Cisco often tests the distinction between a service profile template (used to generate multiple instances) and a UUID suffix pool (a component that only handles identity generation), leading candidates to mistakenly choose the pool as a complete deployment solution.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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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Create a service profile template and then generate service profiles from it.
Creating a service profile template and then generating service profiles from it is the most efficient approach because it allows you to define the firmware, BIOS, and boot order once in a reusable template, then automatically create multiple service profiles with unique identities (e.g., UUID, MAC, WWN) for each of the 20 identical servers. This leverages Cisco UCS Manager's built-in template-to-instance workflow, ensuring consistency and reducing manual effort.
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 a UUID suffix pool to auto-generate identities.
Why it's wrong here
UUID pools only handle identity, not full configuration.
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Use a Cisco UCS Central 'Gold' template to deploy the servers.
Why it's wrong here
UCS Central is for multi-domain management, not typically for single-domain deployment.
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Create a service profile template and then generate service profiles from it.
Why this is correct
Templates allow centralized management and quick deployment.
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Create a service profile for each server manually.
Why it's wrong here
Manual creation is time-consuming and prone to errors.
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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