An enterprise is configuring a server which will be the host for an online platform intended to be available to users worldwide. What type of addressing should be deployed for this server to guarantee it is directly reachable from external networks?
A globally routable address
A local network internal address range reserved for host devices
A self-assigned address used when DHCP is not available
The network exit interface address typically entered as a default on connected devices
Servers intended to communicate and be accessible from the external networks require a globally unique identifier allowing them to be located on the broader Internet. Public addresses serve this purpose, ensuring that the server is globally routing and uniquely addressable, enabling users everywhere to access the hosted services. Other types of identifiers, such as those used within a private network, addresses assigned automatically when DHCP fails, or the address that serves as the local network's point of exit, are not suitable for devices to be accessed directly from outside the local network.
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