CompTIA Server+ SK0-005 Practice Question
A systems administrator is preparing to decommission a server in accordance with a change management request. The asset management system indicates the server is no longer in production. However, while performing due diligence, the administrator observes persistent, low-volume network connections to the server from an unknown source. What is the MOST appropriate initial step to verify non-utilization?
Update the asset management database to reflect the observed network activity and postpone the decommissioning indefinitely.
Use network analysis tools and server logs to identify the source and purpose of the traffic.
Disconnect the server from the network to determine if it triggers any service outage alerts.
Add a rule to the firewall to block the inbound traffic and proceed with the decommissioning.