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  1. Question 1

    Q1

    A solutions architect is designing a new Avaya Aura Core 10.x environment. The customer requires strict separation of management traffic and SIP signaling traffic on the Session Manager instances due to security compliance policies.

    Which architectural approach correctly satisfies this requirement during the deployment of the Session Manager virtual machines?

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    Correct answer: A

    Avaya Aura Session Manager separates traffic types across specific interfaces. The Management interface (typically eth0) handles administrative traffic (SSH, web, SMGR communication). The Asset interface (often eth2, though configurable) connects to the Security Module (SM100) for SIP signaling. Separating these onto different VLANs or physical NICs ensures the required traffic isolation.

  2. Question 2

    Q2

    An organization is deploying the Solution Deployment Manager (SDM) client to manage a new virtualized Aura infrastructure. The administrator needs to verify the integrity of the downloaded OVA files before deployment.

    Which mechanism within the Avaya ecosystem is primarily used to validate the authenticity and integrity of these software packages?

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    Correct answer: C

    Avaya Solution Deployment Manager (SDM) includes built-in verification mechanisms that check the digital signatures of Avaya software packages (OVA/ISO) to ensure they have not been tampered with and are authentic Avaya deliverables before installation proceeds.

  3. Question 3

    Q3

    A consultant is explaining the licensing architecture to a client. The client has a centralized WebLM server co-resident with System Manager. They want to know which specific Avaya Aura component requires a local license file installation rather than pointing to the WebLM server URL.

    Which component matches this description?

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    Correct answer: C

    While most Aura components like CM and SM point to the WebLM URL for centralized licensing, the Avaya Aura Media Server (AAMS) typically requires a local license file (XML) to be uploaded directly to its interface, even if that license file was generated from a PLDS entitlement.

  4. Question 4

    Q4

    In an Avaya Aura architecture, which component is responsible for the normalization of E.164 numbers to local dialing formats before the call is presented to the Communication Manager?

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    Correct answer: B

    Session Manager uses Adaptations to manipulate SIP headers and URI parameters. This includes digit manipulation, such as converting a global E.164 number into a format that the destination Communication Manager or PSTN gateway expects (e.g., stripping +1 or adding access codes).

  5. Question 5

    Q5

    A technician is preparing to install the Avaya Aura Core components. The network team has provided the VLANs and IP addresses.

    What is the recommended installation order to ensure dependencies are met for a successful integration?

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    Correct answer: B

    System Manager (SMGR) is the central management point and trust authority (CA). It must be installed and operational first so that subsequent components (SM, CM, AAMS) can establish trust (enrollment password) and be managed/configured during their own initialization or shortly after.

  6. Question 6

    Q6

    While configuring a new administrator account in System Manager (SMGR), you need to assign a role that allows the user to view system status and alarms but prevents them from making any configuration changes or adding new users.

    Which default role best fits this requirement?

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    Correct answer: C

    The 'System Monitor' role in System Manager is a read-only role designed for operators who need to view system health, alarms, and logs without the ability to modify configurations or user accounts.

  7. Question 7

    Q7

    You are troubleshooting a replication issue between System Manager (SMGR) and a Session Manager (SM) instance. The Replica Status in SMGR shows 'Synchronization Failed'.

    Which of the following commands would you run on the Session Manager CLI to force a complete breakdown and rebuild of the replication trust?

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    Correct answer: B

    The 'cleanDRS' command (often used as part of a repair script sequence or 'initTM -f') is used to remove the existing Data Replication Service configuration on the Session Manager, allowing for a fresh enrollment and replication build when subsequent initialization commands are run. (Note: In newer versions, initTM is the wrapper, but cleanDRS is the specific action for cleaning).

  8. Question 8

    Q8

    A customer is implementing a high-availability System Manager (SMGR) solution using Geographic Redundancy. The Primary SMGR is in New York and the Secondary SMGR is in London.

    Which statement correctly describes the behavior of the Secondary SMGR while the Primary is active and healthy?

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    Correct answer: B

    In a SMGR Geo-Redundancy configuration, the Secondary server is in Standby mode. It continuously receives database replication from the Primary. Its web interface is accessible, but administrative actions are restricted (Read-Only) to prevent data divergence until it is promoted to Active.

  9. Question 9

    Q9

    You are configuring a new backup job in System Manager (SMGR). The policy requires backups to be stored on an external secure server.

    Which protocol must be supported and configured on the external server to allow SMGR to transfer the backup files securely?

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    Correct answer: C

    System Manager requires a secure file transfer protocol for external backups. SCP (Secure Copy Protocol) or SFTP (SSH File Transfer Protocol) are the supported methods for securely transferring backup archives to a remote destination.

  10. Question 10

    Q10

    When managing certificates in System Manager, you need to replace the default Identity Certificate for the Session Manager's Security Module to support a new SIP Trunk provider that requires a specific public CA signature.

    After generating the CSR and receiving the signed certificate, where in SMGR do you navigate to install this certificate for the Session Manager?

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    Correct answer: D

    While the path naming can vary slightly by version, the standard process involves navigating to the Security > Certificates area. However, for a specific entity like SM, you typically work within the Trust Management or Inventory area to apply it. Wait, the most precise modern path for replacing an Entity's identity certificate is often via 'Inventory > Manage Elements', selecting the SM, and using the 'Manage Identity Certificates' or similar action, OR utilizing the 'Services > Security > Certificates > Enrollment' if acting as CA. However, the most accurate answer for installing a signed cert for a specific device is often via the Security/Certificates management interface where you import the signed response against the entity. Let's correct: In SMGR, you often go to Services > Security > Certificates > Enrollment or Inventory to install. The best distractor-free answer path for managing the element's certs specifically is usually found under the Element configuration or the specific Certificate Management dashboard. Let's go with the option describing the certificate management context. Actually, the most distinct and correct Avaya path for replacing a Spirit/Entity cert is Services > Security > Certificates > Authority is for CA work. The correct path for installing a third-party cert for an entity is often Inventory > Manage Elements > Select SM > More Actions/Configure > Certificates or similar. Let's select the Inventory-based option as it's the most operational workflow.

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