SK0-003 · Question #465
A technician has just finished installing a new server into a server rack. Which of the following should the technician do NEXT to complete the installation documentation?
The correct answer is B. Create server baseline, label server, store vendor-specific documentation, update network diagrams,. After physically installing a server into a rack, the next crucial steps for completing the installation documentation involve establishing a baseline configuration, labeling the server, storing vendor documentation, and updating network diagrams.
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A technician has just finished installing a new server into a server rack. Which of the following should the technician do NEXT to complete the installation documentation?
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- AUpdate drivers, update operating system (e.g. Windows Update), create server baseline, create a
- BCreate server baseline, label server, store vendor-specific documentation, update network diagrams,
- CCreate server baseline, assign server roles, install tape drive, delete network diagram, label server,
- DInstall applications on server, install external drives, toss vendor-specific documentation, update
How the community answered
(29 responses)- A7% (2)
- B72% (21)
- C7% (2)
- D14% (4)
Why each option
After physically installing a server into a rack, the next crucial steps for completing the installation documentation involve establishing a baseline configuration, labeling the server, storing vendor documentation, and updating network diagrams.
Updating drivers and the operating system are post-installation configuration steps, not primarily documentation tasks, and while creating a baseline is relevant, this choice misses other key documentation actions.
Completing server installation documentation typically involves establishing a server baseline configuration to record its initial state, physically labeling the server for easy identification and future maintenance, properly storing vendor-specific documentation like manuals and warranty information for future reference, and updating network diagrams to reflect the new device's presence and connectivity. These actions ensure accurate record-keeping and manageability of the server and network infrastructure.
Assigning server roles and installing a tape drive are configuration and hardware installation steps, not documentation, and deleting a network diagram is an incorrect and detrimental action.
Installing applications and external drives are post-installation configuration tasks, and tossing vendor documentation is a poor practice that hinders future support and troubleshooting.
Concept tested: Server installation and documentation best practices
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