Troubleshooting Inaccessible Linux HTTP Server

Analyzing and Resolving Issues with the Default Configuration

Question

A Linux administrator implemented a new HTTP server using the default configuration.

None of the users on the network can access the server.

If there is no problem on the network or with the users' workstations, which of the following steps will BEST analyze and resolve the issue?

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The best option to analyze and resolve the issue of users not being able to access the newly implemented HTTP server would be to run netstat to ensure that the server is correctly bound to ports 80 and 443 and to configure the firewall to allow access on these ports.

Here's why:

Option A: Running netstat would help confirm if the HTTP server is listening on the correct ports. Configuring the firewall to allow access on ports 80 and 443 would ensure that the network traffic is allowed to reach the HTTP server. This option is the best answer since it addresses both the possible issue of the server not listening on the correct ports and the firewall blocking network traffic.

Option B: The route command is used to view and manipulate the IP routing table. It is not relevant in this situation since routing is not the issue at hand. Configuring the firewall to allow access on ports 80 and 443 would still be necessary.

Option C: Netcat is a networking utility for reading from and writing to network connections using TCP or UDP. It is not relevant in this situation since it does not provide any additional information beyond what netstat can do. Configuring a static route to the web would not be necessary in this situation.

Option D: SELinux is a security module for Linux that provides extra security measures. However, it is not relevant in this situation since it does not address the possible issue of the server not listening on the correct ports and the firewall blocking network traffic.

In summary, the best option to analyze and resolve the issue would be to run netstat to ensure the server is correctly bound to ports 80 and 443 and configure the firewall to allow access on these ports.