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SK0-005 · Question #505

A user is unable to access the database server from a workstation. All other workstations are able to access the database server. The technician issues the following command to check the…

The correct answer is D. Edit the network firewall rules. Since port 3306 (MySQL) is open on the local workstation as confirmed by the Nmap scan, the next logical step is to check network firewall rules. It's possible that the workstation's firewall or network- level security rules are blocking outbound or inbound traffic on port…

Troubleshooting

Question

A user is unable to access the database server from a workstation. All other workstations are able to access the database server. The technician issues the following command to check the workstation:

Which of the following should the technician perform next to allow access?

Exhibit

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Options

  • ACheck the database server
  • BChange the database password
  • COpen port 3306 on the server
  • DEdit the network firewall rules

How the community answered

(40 responses)
  • A
    10% (4)
  • B
    5% (2)
  • C
    3% (1)
  • D
    83% (33)

Explanation

Since port 3306 (MySQL) is open on the local workstation as confirmed by the Nmap scan, the next logical step is to check network firewall rules. It's possible that the workstation's firewall or network- level security rules are blocking outbound or inbound traffic on port 3306, which is required for database access.

Topics

#Network Troubleshooting#Firewall Rules#Database Connectivity#Client-Server Access

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