After installing an OS on a new server, the administrator realizes the server does not have any network connectivity. The administrator checks the network cable, and it seems to be transferring data. Which of the following should be checked next?
After installing an OS on a new server, the administrator realizes the server does not have any network connectivity. The administrator checks the network cable, and it seems to be transferring data. Which of the following should be checked next?
After installing an OS on a new server and confirming the physical network cable is transferring data, the next logical step is to check the IPv4 options. This involves ensuring the server has a valid IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway configured, as these are essential for network connectivity. These settings may need to be manually configured if not automatically assigned by a DHCP server. Without correct IPv4 configuration, the server will not be able to communicate on the network.
It should be B, very few server deployments use DHCP. If they want that to be the answer they would need to specify the servers receive their IPs via DHCP since that is an atypical setup.
B. IPv4 options Checking the IPv4 options involves ensuring the server is correctly configured to communicate on the network, including having a valid IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway. These settings can be assigned manually or obtained automatically through DHCP. If these settings are not correctly configured, the server will not be able to communicate on the network, even if the physical connection (network cable) is functioning correctly.