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SK0-005 · Question #47

A critical server has stopped responding in a distant location where there are no remote technicians to check the condition of the server. Which of the following can assist in checking the condition…

The correct answer is E. SSH F. ILO. To check the condition of a non-responsive server in a distant location without on-site technicians, Integrated Lights-Out (ILO) provides out-of-band hardware management, while SSH can be used for OS-level diagnostics if the network stack is still functional.

Troubleshooting

Question

A critical server has stopped responding in a distant location where there are no remote technicians to check the condition of the server. Which of the following can assist in checking the condition of the server? (Choose two.)

Options

  • AVNC
  • BBootstrap protocol
  • CiDRAC
  • DRemote desktop protocol
  • ESSH
  • FILO

How the community answered

(15 responses)
  • C
    7% (1)
  • D
    13% (2)
  • E
    80% (12)

Why each option

To check the condition of a non-responsive server in a distant location without on-site technicians, Integrated Lights-Out (ILO) provides out-of-band hardware management, while SSH can be used for OS-level diagnostics if the network stack is still functional.

AVNC

VNC (Virtual Network Computing) requires a functional graphical desktop environment on the server and is typically ineffective if the OS has stopped responding.

BBootstrap protocol

Bootstrap Protocol (BOOTP) is used for network booting and IP address assignment, not for checking the condition of an operational or non-responsive server.

CiDRAC

iDRAC (Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller) serves the same purpose as ILO for Dell servers, providing out-of-band management, but only two options should be chosen, and ILO (F) is already selected as a valid representative of this technology.

DRemote desktop protocol

Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) relies on the server's graphical user interface and associated services being fully operational, making it unsuitable for a server that has stopped responding.

ESSHCorrect

SSH (Secure Shell) provides a secure command-line interface to the server, allowing administrators to check system logs, processes, and network status to diagnose issues, assuming the operating system is still responsive enough for SSH to function.

FILOCorrect

ILO (Integrated Lights-Out) is an embedded server technology that provides out-of-band management, allowing remote administrators to access the server's console, control power, and monitor hardware status even if the operating system is completely unresponsive or crashed.

Concept tested: Out-of-band and remote server management

Source: https://www.hpe.com/us/en/servers/ilo.html

Topics

#Remote server management#Out-of-band management#In-band management#Server troubleshooting

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