A network administrator needs to set up a file server to allow user access. The organization uses DHCP to assign IP addresses. Which of the following is the best solution for the administrator to…

A separate scope for a single file server with a /32 subnet is an impractical and overly complex solution, as /32 typically represents a single host route and doesn't fit the context of a server on a DHCP-managed network.

A DHCP reservation ensures that a specific device, like a file server, always receives the same IP address from the DHCP server based on its unique MAC address. This provides a consistent IP for the server, which is crucial for reliable access, while still allowing the DHCP server to manage the IP addressing scheme.

While assigning a static IP address within the DHCP IP range *can* work, it creates a potential for IP address conflicts if the DHCP server later tries to assign that same address to another client. A reservation is safer.

SLAAC (Stateless Address Autoconfiguration) is used for IPv6 address assignment without a DHCP server, which is not applicable to an IPv4 DHCP environment for a server needing a fixed address.