Configuring a Quad-Port NIC for Proper Hardware Resource Provisioning

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In order to properly provision the hardware resources on a web server configured with one quad-port NIC, the network administrator should assign at least one IP address to each port.

Each port on a NIC (Network Interface Card) is designed to connect to a different network segment, and each segment requires its own IP address. By assigning at least one IP address to each port, the network administrator can ensure that the web server is properly connected to each segment and is able to communicate with devices on those segments.

Assigning multiple IP addresses to one port (answer B) is not recommended because it can cause confusion and may lead to IP address conflicts. It also limits the ability to isolate traffic to specific network segments.

Assigning one IP address to the quad-port NIC (answer C) is not recommended because it would only allow the server to communicate on one network segment, which would not take full advantage of the NIC's capabilities.

Assigning a single IP address to all four ports (answer D) would not be the best choice because it would not allow for proper segregation of network traffic, which is an important consideration for security and performance reasons.

Therefore, the best option is to assign at least one IP address to each port, which will allow the server to communicate on multiple network segments and take full advantage of the quad-port NIC's capabilities.