312-50V13 · Question #80
Which address translation scheme would allow a single public IP address to always correspond to a single machine on an internal network, allowing "server publishing"?
The correct answer is D. Static Network Address Translation. Static Network Address Translation (SNAT) permanently maps one public IP address to one specific private IP address on the internal network, enabling external access to an internal server.
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- AOverloading Port Address Translation
- BDynamic Port Address Translation
- CDynamic Network Address Translation
- DStatic Network Address Translation
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(27 responses)- B4% (1)
- C4% (1)
- D93% (25)
Why each option
Static Network Address Translation (SNAT) permanently maps one public IP address to one specific private IP address on the internal network, enabling external access to an internal server.
Overloading Port Address Translation (PAT) maps multiple private IP addresses to a single public IP using different port numbers, which does not provide a consistent one-to-one mapping for server publishing.
Dynamic Port Address Translation is another term for PAT or NAT Overload, mapping multiple private IPs to one public IP using port numbers, not a dedicated one-to-one mapping.
Dynamic Network Address Translation (DNAT) maps private IP addresses to a pool of public IP addresses on a first-come, first-served basis, meaning the public IP can change, which is unsuitable for consistent server publishing.
Static Network Address Translation (SNAT) creates a one-to-one, persistent mapping between a specific private IP address on the internal network and a public IP address. This fixed mapping allows external users to consistently connect to a specific internal server using its dedicated public IP, which is essential for 'server publishing' or hosting services accessible from the internet.
Concept tested: Network Address Translation (NAT) types for server publishing
Source: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/docs/ip/network-address-translation-nat/26704-nat-faq.html
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