Your company is expanding its internal data center setup, which includes multiple servers that handle sensitive information. These servers require configuration to ensure they are isolated from direct internet access. What type of network address should be assigned to maintain their inaccessibility from the global web?
Assigning private network addresses ensures that the servers remain isolated within the company's local infrastructure and are not directly accessible from the wider internet. This type of address is not routable across the internet, thus external systems cannot establish a direct connection, safeguarding the internal servers from unauthorized access. Conversely, public addresses, APIPA, or improperly configured RFC 1918 types meant for public routing, would expose these resources to potential security threats.
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