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XK0-005 · Question #376

Which of the following server roles would MOST likely be found in a PXE boot environment?

The correct answer is B. DNS. In a PXE boot environment, a DNS server is highly likely to be found to resolve hostnames for network services like TFTP servers or additional package repositories needed during an OS installation.

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Question

Which of the following server roles would MOST likely be found in a PXE boot environment?

Options

  • AWeb
  • BDNS
  • CProxy
  • DDCCP

How the community answered

(16 responses)
  • B
    94% (15)
  • C
    6% (1)

Why each option

In a PXE boot environment, a DNS server is highly likely to be found to resolve hostnames for network services like TFTP servers or additional package repositories needed during an OS installation.

AWeb

A web server might serve larger installation files but isn't strictly part of the initial PXE boot process itself, which relies on TFTP for initial files. C: A proxy server is not directly involved in the PXE boot process, which focuses on network booting and initial OS loading. D: DCCP (Datagram Congestion Control Protocol) is a transport layer protocol and not a server role found in a PXE boot environment.

BDNSCorrect

While DHCP and TFTP servers are fundamental for PXE booting, a DNS server is almost always present in enterprise environments to resolve hostnames. This includes resolving the TFTP server's hostname or the hostnames of other network services (like HTTP/HTTPS for package repositories) that are often used in conjunction with PXE for complete operating system installations.

CProxy
DDCCP

Concept tested: PXE boot components

Source: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/deployment/deploy-windows-pxe-wds

Topics

#PXE#Network Boot#DNS#Network Services

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