Vault Enterprise Vault Server Configuration Practice Question
Which TWO items are required to successfully join a new node to an existing Integrated Storage cluster?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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The leader's API address.
To join a Raft cluster, the new node needs the 'leader_api_addr' of the existing cluster and an authentication token to authorize the join.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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A backup of the previous storage.
Why it's wrong here
Not required to join.
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The leader's API address.
Why this is correct
Needed to establish initial contact.
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A cluster join token.
Why this is correct
Required for security during the join process.
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A list of all other cluster nodes.
Why it's wrong here
The cluster leader propagates the peer list.
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The root unseal key.
Why it's wrong here
Not needed for joining.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official HashiCorp exam blueprint
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