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?
Private network addresses, as defined by RFC 1918, are used for internal networks and are not routable on the public internet. Assigning these addresses ensures the servers are isolated from direct external connections, enhancing security. Public network addresses are globally routable and would expose the servers to the internet. APIPA addresses are used as a fallback when a DHCP server is unavailable and are not suitable for a planned data center configuration. The term "Externally routable RFC 1918 addresses" is a contradiction, as these address ranges are specifically designated as non-routable on the global internet.
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