CompTIA Server+ Exam: Required Software Installation

Install Server Management Software

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In order to utilize most server management software, an administrator will have to install which of the following?

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The correct answer is A. SNMP.

SNMP stands for Simple Network Management Protocol, which is a protocol used for managing and monitoring network devices, including servers. SNMP allows administrators to remotely monitor and manage servers from a central location using SNMP-enabled management software.

Server management software typically requires SNMP to be installed on the server being managed. Once installed, the server can then be monitored and managed using SNMP-enabled management software, such as HP Systems Insight Manager, Dell OpenManage, or IBM Director.

SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) is a protocol used for sending and receiving email messages. SMTP is not required for server management software and is typically used by email servers, not management software.

IPv6 (Internet Protocol version 6) is the latest version of the Internet Protocol, which is used for communicating data over the internet. While IPv6 is important for network communication, it is not required for server management software.

UDP (User Datagram Protocol) is a protocol used for sending and receiving data over a network. While UDP is used in some server management software, it is not required for most management software.

In summary, SNMP is the protocol required for most server management software, as it allows administrators to remotely monitor and manage servers from a central location.