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SK0-005 · Question #516

SK0-005 Question #516: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is A: The software firewall on the local server. When a server that previously received updates from a Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) server suddenly fails to do so, one common cause is that the local software firewall is blocking the necessary ports or services required for WSUS communication. Firewalls can be reconfigu

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Question

An administrator is unable to get server updates from a WSUS server. However, the administrator was able to patch the server successfully last month. Which of the following should the administrator check first?

Options

  • AThe software firewall on the local server
  • BStopped services on the local server
  • CThe primary DNS IP address assigned to the server
  • DThe hosts file on the local server

Explanation

When a server that previously received updates from a Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) server suddenly fails to do so, one common cause is that the local software firewall is blocking the necessary ports or services required for WSUS communication. Firewalls can be reconfigured, either intentionally or accidentally, leading to such connectivity issues.

Topics

#WSUS#Server Updates#Firewall#Troubleshooting

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