A server in the data center reportedly has a BSOD and is not responding. The server needs to be rebooted.
Which of the following is the best method to reboot the server remotely?
Correct Answer: C
When a server crashes with a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) and is not responding, the most effective way to reboot it remotely must be chosen:
* Crash cart (A): A crash cart is a physical device used for troubleshooting at the server location. Since the administrator wants a remote reboot, this is not suitable.
* KVM (B): A KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse) switch allows remote management of multiple servers but does not inherently provide reboot capabilities.
* IRMI (C) - Intelligent Remote Management Interface: This is the best option. Many enterprise servers have Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) or Integrated Lights-Out (iLO) management tools that allow remote power control, including forced reboots.
* shutdown -r (D): This command is used to restart a server via an operating system command-line interface. However, since the server is not responding, this command cannot be executed.
Since the server is unresponsive, the best method is to use the remote management interface (IRMI/IPMI
/iLO) to force a reboot.
Reference: CompTIA Server+ SK0-005 Official Textbook, Chapter 7 - Remote Server Management