Free ASTA-7120 sample questions

Correct answer: Configure the Management interface on the Session Manager Management (eth0) port and the Security Module SIP traffic on the Asset (eth2) port.

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.

Correct answer: Digital signatures embedded in the software packages verified automatically by the SDM client.

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.

Correct answer: Avaya Aura Media Server (AAMS)

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.

Correct answer: Avaya Aura Session Manager via Adaptations

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).

Correct answer: System Manager -> Session Manager -> Communication Manager -> Media Server

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.

Correct answer: System Monitor

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.

Correct answer: cleanDRS

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).

Correct answer: The Secondary SMGR is in Standby mode; its web interface is accessible but in read-only mode for most operations, and it receives data replication updates from the Primary.

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.

Correct answer: SCP/SFTP

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.

Correct answer: Services > Security > Certificates > Authority > RAID Certificates

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.