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SK0-003 · Question #446

A technician has installed an additional NIC on a server. Which of the following can now be setup?

The correct answer is A. Teaming. Installing an additional Network Interface Card (NIC) on a server allows for the configuration of NIC teaming, which can improve performance and provide redundancy.

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Question

A technician has installed an additional NIC on a server. Which of the following can now be setup?

Options

  • ATeaming
  • BVLANs
  • CPort forwarding
  • DFull duplex

How the community answered

(24 responses)
  • A
    88% (21)
  • B
    8% (2)
  • D
    4% (1)

Why each option

Installing an additional Network Interface Card (NIC) on a server allows for the configuration of NIC teaming, which can improve performance and provide redundancy.

ATeamingCorrect

NIC Teaming, also known as Link Aggregation, combines multiple physical network adapters into a single logical adapter. This setup provides bandwidth aggregation for increased throughput and network redundancy, ensuring connectivity even if one NIC fails.

BVLANs

VLANs (Virtual Local Area Networks) are configured on network switches and potentially on a single NIC if it supports tagging, not specifically enabled by adding an additional NIC.

CPort forwarding

Port forwarding is typically configured on a router or firewall to direct incoming traffic to specific internal devices and is not a direct function enabled by adding a server NIC.

DFull duplex

Full duplex refers to the communication mode of a single network connection, allowing simultaneous sending and receiving, and is not a feature enabled by adding an additional NIC to a server.

Concept tested: NIC Teaming / Link Aggregation

Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/networking/technologies/nic-teaming/nic-teaming

Topics

#NIC teaming#Network interface cards#Network redundancy

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