A server technician is installing a new server OS on legacy server hardware. Which of the following should the technician do FIRST to ensure the OS will work as intended?

The correct answer is A. Consult the HCL to ensure everything is supported. Since this is legacy server hardware it would be important to make sure that it can handle/support a particular O/S before attempting an install. The rest of the answers have little to nothing to do with an install an O/S on legacy hardware.

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AConsult the HCL to ensure everything is supported.
BMigrate the physical server to a virtual server.
CLow-level format the hard drives to ensure there is no old data remaining.
DMake sure the case and the fans are free from dust to ensure proper cooling.

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A
89% (24)
B
4% (1)
C
4% (1)
D
4% (1)

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Since this is legacy server hardware it would be important to make sure that it can handle/support a particular O/S before attempting an install. The rest of the answers have little to nothing to do with an install an O/S on legacy hardware.

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#Server OS installation#Hardware compatibility#HCL#Pre-installation

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