Implementing DevOps Solutions and Practices Using Cisco Platforms (DEVOPS) — Question 77

What is the purpose of using sysprep when developing a Microsoft Windows-based golden image process?

Answer options

• A. prepares a new host to accept a hard drive image built on another machine
• B. removes all host-specific information and components from the local machine
• C. installs all the latest security patches and OS updates to the local machine
• D. writes the local hard drive image to an ISO file that can be deployed to another machine

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer, B, is accurate because sysprep is specifically designed to remove unique information from the Windows installation, making it suitable for deployment on multiple machines. Option A is incorrect because sysprep does not prepare a machine for a disk image transfer, while C is wrong as sysprep does not install updates. Option D is also incorrect because sysprep does not create ISO files; it prepares the system for cloning.