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XK0-005 · Question #1436

XK0-005 Question #1436: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is C: Logging. To centralize information, make it searchable, and available for reporting, a logging server role is essential as it aggregates data from various sources into a single system for analysis and monitoring.

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Question

A Linux administrator is tasked with implementing a solution that will centralize information and allow it to be searchable and available for reporting purposes. Which of the following server roles should the administrator implement?

Options

  • ASSH
  • BDNS
  • CLogging
  • DProxy
  • ENTP

Explanation

To centralize information, make it searchable, and available for reporting, a logging server role is essential as it aggregates data from various sources into a single system for analysis and monitoring.

Common mistakes.

  • A. SSH (Secure Shell) provides secure remote access to servers but does not centralize information for searching or reporting.
  • B. DNS (Domain Name System) translates domain names to IP addresses and vice-versa, which is unrelated to centralizing data for reporting.
  • D. A proxy server acts as an intermediary for requests from clients seeking resources from other servers, primarily for security, caching, or anonymity, not for centralized information management.
  • E. NTP (Network Time Protocol) synchronizes the clocks of computer systems over a network, which is important for logging but not the role that centralizes and reports the log data itself.

Concept tested. Server roles - logging and centralized management

Reference. https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-monitor/logs/data-platform-logs

Topics

#Logging#Centralized logging#Server roles#System administration

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