Preventing Power Outages

Users in an office lost access to a file server following a short power outage.

The server administrator noticed the server was powered off.

Which of the following should the administrator do to prevent this situation in the future?

A.

Connect the server to a KVM

B.

Use cable management

C.

Connect the server to a redundant network

D.

Connect the server to a UPS.

D.

The correct answer is D. Connect the server to a UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply).

Explanation:

A power outage can cause a server to shut down abruptly, leading to data loss, file corruption, and other issues. To prevent this situation from happening in the future, the server administrator should connect the server to an uninterruptible power supply (UPS).

A UPS is a device that provides backup power to a computer or server in case of a power outage or brownout. It works by constantly monitoring the power supply and switching to battery power when it detects a loss of power. This allows the server to continue running for a short period of time, giving the administrator time to save data and shut down the server properly.

A KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse) is a device that allows a user to control multiple computers using a single keyboard, monitor, and mouse. While a KVM can be useful for managing multiple servers, it does not prevent power outages.

Cable management refers to the organization and routing of cables in a data center or server room. While good cable management can improve airflow and reduce the risk of accidents, it does not prevent power outages.

Connecting the server to a redundant network involves setting up a secondary network connection that can be used if the primary connection fails. While redundant networking can improve network availability, it does not prevent power outages.

In conclusion, the best solution to prevent the situation of losing access to a file server after a power outage is to connect the server to a UPS.