A server in the datacenter reportedly has a BSOD and is not responding. The server needs to be rebooted. Which of the following is the best method to reboot the server remotely?

The correct answer is C. IPMI. IPMI (Intelligent Platform Management Interface): IPMI provides out-of-band management, allowing the technician to remotely reboot the server even if the operating system has crashed or the server is unresponsive. This method allows for direct hardware-level access to perform a…

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ACrash cart
BKVM
CIPMI
Dshutdown -r

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A
14% (6)
B
7% (3)
C
76% (32)
D
2% (1)

Explanation

IPMI (Intelligent Platform Management Interface): IPMI provides out-of-band management, allowing the technician to remotely reboot the server even if the operating system has crashed or the server is unresponsive. This method allows for direct hardware-level access to perform a reboot without needing the OS to be operational.

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#Remote server management#IPMI#Troubleshooting unresponsive servers#Out-of-band management

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