CompTIA Server+ (SK0-005) — Question 302

A server administrator is trying to determine the cause of a slowdown on a database server. Upon investigation, the administrator determines the issue is in the storage subsystem.

Which of the following will MOST likely resolve this issue?

Answer options

• A. Increasing IOPS by implementing flash storage
• B. Implementing deduplication on the storage
• C. Extending capacity by installing a 4TB SATA disk
• D. Reformatting the disk as FAT32

Correct answer: A

Explanation

Increasing IOPS by implementing flash storage is the best solution because flash storage offers significantly higher input/output operations per second compared to traditional disk drives, which can alleviate performance issues. Implementing deduplication may save space but does not directly improve performance. Extending capacity with a SATA disk can help with storage needs but won't necessarily resolve speed problems. Reformatting as FAT32 could actually hinder performance and is not a solution for a slowdown.