SK0-005 Exam Dumps - CompTIA Server+ Certification Exam

The first thing the administrator should check is whether the server is in the collection that was scheduled to receive the update through SCCM. A collection is a group of resources, such as computers or users, that can be managed as a single entity by SCCM. If the server is not in the collection, it will not receive the update. The other options are less likely to be the cause of the problem, as they would affect other aspects of the server’s functionality besides receiving updates. References: CompTIA Server+ Certification Exam Objectives, Domain 5.0: Security, Objective 5.4: Given a scenario, apply patches/updates and validate their installation.

HIDS (Host Intrusion Detection System): Continuously monitors a system for suspicious activity and logs or raises alerts when potential threats are identified. This proactive approach is crucial for identifying and mitigating threats on a web server exposed to the external network.

Applying OS updates: While essential for maintaining system security, updates address vulnerabilities and may not necessarily identify ongoing threats.

Disabling unused services: Reduces the attack surface by minimizing potential entry points for malicious actors, but doesn't actively identify threats.

Installing anti-malware: Primarily designed to detect and remove malware after infection, not for ongoing threat identification.

References:

CompTIA Server+ Objectives (Exam codes SK0-004 or SK0-005): Search for sections on intrusion detection and prevention.

Uplink redundancy is a method used to ensure that if one physical network interface card (NIC) fails, the network connectivity for the virtual machines (VMs) does not go down. This is typically achieved by configuring multiple NICs to connect to a single virtual switch (vSwitch) and setting up NIC teaming or bonding. The vSwitch manages the internal network traffic between the VMs and the outside network by using the physical NICs assigned to it. By configuring the vSwitch with multiple NICs, you can create redundancy, so if one NIC fails, the other NICs can take over the traffic, ensuring continuous network connectivity.

After removing the virus from the server, the administrator should perform the following actions to mitigate the issue from reoccurring and to maintain high availability:

Run a vulnerability scanner on the server to identify any other potential weaknesses or exposures that could be exploited by attackers.

Patch the vulnerability that allowed the virus to infect the server in the first place, using the latest updates from the database software vendor or a trusted source.

Update the antivirus software on the server to ensure it has the most recent virus definitions and can detect and prevent future infections. The other options are either unnecessary or counterproductive for this scenario. Repartitioning the hard drive, reformatting the OS, removing the database software, or air gapping the server from the network would cause downtime and data loss, while enabling a host firewall would not prevent a virus infection from within the network. References: CompTIA Server+ Certification Exam Objectives, Domain 5.0: Security, Objective 5.2: Given a scenario involving a security threat/vulnerability/risk, implement appropriate mitigation techniques.

A cold site is a backup facility with little or no hardware equipment installed. A cold site is the most cost-effective option among the three disaster recovery sites. However, due to the fact that a cold site doesn’t have any pre-installed equipment, it takes a lot of time to properly set it up so as to fully resume business operations1.

References = 1: Disaster Recovery Sites Comparison: Which one to Choose? - NAKIVO(https://www.nakivo.com/blog/overview-disaster-recovery-sites/)

If drive C is running out of space and there is unallocated space available on the disk, the best solution is to partition the unallocated space and extend drive C to include the new partition. This can be done without significant downtime and will immediately provide more space for the system.

Partition the unallocated space (Answer E): This is the simplest and least disruptive method to increase the available space on drive C.

Decreasing the page/swap file (Option A): This may free up some space but can negatively impact system performance.

Reformatting (Option B): Reformatting would result in significant downtime and data loss, making it an impractical option.

Whole disk encryption (Option C): This does not solve the issue of disk space.

Enforcing disk quotas (Option D): Disk quotas manage space usage but won’t free up space on drive C.

CompTIA Server+ Reference:This topic is covered under SK0-005 Objective 3.3: Troubleshoot common server problems.

A warranty is a type of asset management documentation that is commonly used as a reference when processing the replacement of a faulty server component. A warranty is a guarantee from the manufacturer or vendor that covers the repair or replacement of defective parts within a specified period of time. A purchase order, a license, or a baseline document are not directly related to the replacement of a faulty server component. References: [CompTIA Server+ Certification Exam Objectives], Domain 1.0: Server Architecture, Objective 1.4: Explain asset management and documentation processes.

Network latency is the measure of delay in data transmission over a network. It can affect the quality of voice over IP (VoIP) calls by causing echo, jitter, or distortion. Network latency can be caused by various factors such as network congestion, distance, routing, or bandwidth. To monitor network latency, you can use tools such as ping, traceroute, or network analyzers.

References: CompTIA Server+ Study Guide, Chapter 6: Networking, page 237.