Cisco Unified Communications: Answer File Generator for Virtual Machine Loading

Answer File Generator for Cisco Unified Communications Virtual Machine Loading

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Which statement about using the Answer File Generator to load a Cisco Unified Communications virtual machine is true?

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A. B. C. D.

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The Answer File Generator (AFG) is a tool used to automate the process of installing and configuring Cisco Unified Communications virtual machines. When using the AFG, an administrator can create a configuration file that contains all the necessary information needed to install and configure the virtual machines.

Regarding the given options, the correct statement about using the AFG to load a Cisco Unified Communications virtual machine is option A: "You must copy the output text to a file named platformConfig.txt."

The AFG generates an output text file that contains all the necessary configuration information for the virtual machine. This file must be copied to a file named "platformConfig.txt" and placed in the root directory of the installation media. The installation media can be a CD, DVD, or USB drive.

Option B ("Each host should be copied to its own configuration file") is incorrect because the AFG generates a single configuration file that contains all the necessary information for the virtual machine. There is no need to create separate configuration files for each host.

Option C ("The answer file can be used only when performing the new identity process to load the Cisco Unified Communications virtual machines") is incorrect because the AFG can be used to automate the installation and configuration process for both new and existing virtual machines.

Option D ("The configuration file should be placed inside an ISO file and mounted on the virtual machine") is incorrect because the configuration file should be placed in the root directory of the installation media, not inside an ISO file. Additionally, the installation media can be a CD, DVD, or USB drive, not just an ISO file.

In summary, when using the Answer File Generator to load a Cisco Unified Communications virtual machine, the output text file generated by the AFG should be copied to a file named "platformConfig.txt" and placed in the root directory of the installation media (CD, DVD, or USB drive).