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DHCP Failover in NIOS ensures redundancy and load balancing between primary and secondary peers in NORMAL mode:

Default Behavior: The lease pool is split (typically 50/50 unless customized via 'split' settings), and each peer manages its portion. Clients send DHCPDISCOVER broadcasts, and relays (or direct requests) distribute them to both peers. The peers coordinate via TCP 647, ensuring:

Primary answers from its half.

Secondary answers from its half.

Load is roughly balanced (not precisely 50/50 due to relay behavior).

Options:

A: Matches the default split-pool design, where peers share the load. Correct.

B: 'First come, first serve' isn't how failover works---peers don't race; they use pool allocation. Incorrect.

C: No utilization threshold triggers a switch---both peers serve concurrently from their pools. Incorrect.

D: Primary-only answering defeats failover's redundancy and balancing. Incorrect.

Practical Example: In an INE lab, you'd configure a 50/50 split, simulate client requests, and troubleshoot lease distribution via DHCP logs, verifying NORMAL mode behavior.

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The serial console on Infoblox appliances provides low-level access for diagnostics:

Default Settings: Per NIOS documentation, the serial port operates at 9600 baud, with 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit (8N1). This is an industry-standard rate for serial terminals, balancing speed and reliability.

Verification: Connecting via a terminal emulator (e.g., PuTTY, minicom) requires matching 9600 bps---mismatched rates garble output, a common troubleshooting issue.

Options:

A (2400): Too slow, used in older systems, not Infoblox. Incorrect.

B (9600): Matches NIOS spec. Correct.

C (39400): Non-standard, likely a typo (38400 is common elsewhere, but not here). Incorrect.

D (57600): Faster rate for modern devices, not Infoblox default. Incorrect.

Practical Example: In an INE lab, you'd set PuTTY to 9600 bps, connect via null modem cable, and view boot logs, troubleshooting a Grid member's startup.

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NTP (Network Time Protocol) synchronization is critical for Grid operations, and NIOS CLI provides status via show ntp:

Output Format: Lists NTP servers with symbols:

*: The server the member is currently synchronized to (stratum and offset shown).

+: Candidate server (reachable but not primary).

-: Unreachable or rejected server.

Asterisk Meaning: Indicates the active sync source, ensuring time consistency across the Grid.

Options:

A: Unreachable servers get a ''-'' or no symbol, not ''*''. Incorrect.

B: Matches NTP convention and NIOS behavior---synchronized server. Correct.

C: Offline servers don't sync and lack ''*''. Incorrect.

D: Disabled NTP would prevent stats display, not mark a server. Incorrect.

Practical Example: In an INE lab, you'd run show ntp, see ''*pool.ntp.org,'' and troubleshoot time drift if the asterisk shifts, testing Grid stability.

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DHCP Failover in NIOS ensures redundancy between two peers (primary and secondary). When one peer loses power, the state shifts to COMMUNICATIONS-INTERRUPTED, meaning the remaining peer continues serving DHCP but with limited capacity for new leases. Let's analyze:

Failover Mechanics: In NORMAL state, peers split the lease pool (e.g., 50/50 or custom split). In COMMUNICATIONS-INTERRUPTED, the surviving peer:

Renews leases for existing clients (using its synced database).

Assigns new leases from its portion of the pool, with reduced capacity (e.g., MCLT---Maximum Client Lead Time---limits new lease duration).

Scenario: Power is out for 1 hour, and new devices are joining. The remaining peer can handle renewals and has some new lease capacity (depending on pool size and MCLT, typically 1 hour by default).

Options:

A: Contacting support and forcing PARTNER-DOWN gives the surviving peer full pool access, but it's unnecessary for a 1-hour outage with 'a few' new clients. Overkill.

B: Increasing lease time (e.g., to 4 hours) prevents lease expiration but doesn't address new client capacity and requires manual reversion. Unneeded complexity.

C: Reconfiguring relays to point only to the surviving peer is redundant---it's already receiving requests---and risks misconfiguration. Incorrect.

D: Doing nothing leverages the failover design: existing clients renew seamlessly, and the remaining peer services new clients within its capacity. Correct for this short-term, low-impact scenario.

Practical Example: In an INE lab, you'd monitor the surviving peer's lease usage (via Grid Manager > DHCP > Leases) and confirm it handles the load, a key troubleshooting skill.

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Infoblox NIOS provides a Command Line Interface (CLI) for diagnostics, accessible via multiple methods, not solely the serial port:

Serial Console: Connecting a serial cable (9600 baud) to the appliance's serial port grants CLI access, useful for physical troubleshooting or when network access is down. It provides full diagnostic commands (e.g., 'show process,' 'set debug').

SSH: Remote access via SSH (default port 22) to the appliance's management IP offers the same CLI, assuming network connectivity and credentials are available. This is equally comprehensive.

Key Point: Both methods provide access to all diagnostic commands (e.g., 'show log,' 'reset database'), debunking the 'only way' claim. The serial port is just one option, often used in failure scenarios (e.g., network outage), but SSH is more common day-to-day.

INE Context: The course covers CLI troubleshooting, emphasizing both serial and SSH access for Grid diagnostics, making this a practical distinction.

Why False: The statement's exclusivity is incorrect---multiple access methods exist.