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A network technician is setting up workstations at a new small office branch and needs a server service to automatically assign IP addresses, subnet masks, and default gateway configurations to client devices upon connection. Which server role should the technician install and configure?

  1. DHCP serverAnswer
  2. B
    DNS server
  3. C
    APIPA service
  4. D
    Web server

Answer

The technician should install and configure a DHCP server.
A DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server is specifically designed to automatically distribute IP addresses, subnet masks, default gateways, and DNS server addresses to client devices as they connect to the network.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the primary network requirement
The requirement is the automatic configuration of client IP addresses, subnet masks, and default gateways when devices join the network.
Workstations require these networking parameters to communicate locally and reach external networks.
2
Match the requirement to the appropriate network host service
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) is the server role dedicated to automated dynamic IP address allocation.
DHCP eliminates the need for manual static IP assignment on each individual workstation.

Key Concept

DHCP Server Role and Automatic IP Address Leasing
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Network Host Services and Server Roles

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