CompTIA Server+ (SK0-005) — Question 359

A server administrator has connected a new server to the network. During testing, the administrator discovers the server is not reachable via server name but can be accessed by IP address. Which of the following steps should the server administrator take NEXT? (Choose two.)

Answer options

• A. Check the default gateway.
• B. Check the route tables.
• C. Check the hosts file.
• D. Check the DNS server.
• E. Run the ping command.
• F. Run the tracert command.

Correct answer: C, D

Explanation

The correct answers are C and D because if a server is reachable by IP but not by name, it indicates a potential issue with name resolution. Checking the hosts file (C) ensures there are no incorrect entries, while checking the DNS server (D) verifies that the DNS records are properly configured. The other options do not directly address name resolution problems.