Managing a Server's BIOS Remotely | CompTIA Server+ Exam SK0-004

Manage a Server's BIOS Remotely

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Which of the following can be used to manage a servers BIOS remotely? (Select TWO).

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A. B. C. D. E.

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The correct answers are B. Dedicated management card and D. IP KVM.

A. Remote desktop software: Remote desktop software allows users to remotely access and control a computer's desktop environment. However, it does not allow direct access to a server's BIOS settings.

B. Dedicated management card: A dedicated management card, also known as a remote management card or a baseboard management controller (BMC), is a hardware device installed in a server that provides out-of-band management capabilities. It allows administrators to remotely access and control the server's BIOS settings, even if the operating system is not functioning properly.

C. Telnet session: Telnet is a protocol used to establish a remote connection to a device's command-line interface (CLI). While it can be used to manage some server settings remotely, it does not provide direct access to a server's BIOS settings.

D. IP KVM: An IP KVM (Keyboard, Video, and Mouse) switch is a device that allows multiple servers to be accessed and managed through a single console. IP KVM switches provide remote access to a server's BIOS settings, even if the server is not responding to network requests.

E. VPN: A Virtual Private Network ( VPN) is a secure network connection that allows users to access resources on a remote network as if they were directly connected to the network. While a VPN can be used to remotely access a server, it does not provide direct access to a server's BIOS settings.

In conclusion, the two options that can be used to manage a server's BIOS settings remotely are a dedicated management card and an IP KVM switch.