Question
A network administrator needs to set up a file server to allow user access. The organization uses DHCP to assign IP addresses. Which of the following is the best solution for the administrator to set up?
- A. A separate scope for the file server using a /32 subnet
- B. A reservation for the server based on the MAC address Correct
- C. A static IP address within the DHCP IP range
- D. A SLAAC for the server
Explanation
A DHCP reservation binds a specific IP address to the server's MAC address, so the file server always receives the same address while still being managed centrally by DHCP. A separate /32 scope is not a practical way to serve a single host and adds needless complexity. Configuring a static address inside the DHCP pool risks an address conflict when DHCP hands the same address to another client. SLAAC is an IPv6 self-addressing method and does not guarantee a predictable address managed by the organization's DHCP service.
