Globe1 is a Windows Server 2008 computer and a critical file server configured with a DHCP client reservation. The DHCP server fails, and users report that they cannot access resources on Globe1. Which should you do to configure Globe1 so that it is available even if it is unable to obtain or renew a lease from the DHCP server?
A)Configure the DHCP scope in the 169.254.0.1 - 169.254.255.254 range.
B)On the Alternate Configuration tab of the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) properties, configure IP setings.
C)Configure a static IP address.
D)On the DHCP server, configure the DHCP 001 Resource Location Servers reservation option for Globe1.

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You should configure a static IP address to configure Globe1 so that it is available, even if it is unable to obtain or renew a lease from the DHCP server.
Key Takeaway: The Windows Server 2008 OS includes the Alternate Configuration feature. Servers using Windows Server 2008 OS can be configured to use an alternate static IP configuration if a DHCP server is unavailable. When a DHCP client determines that the DHCP server is unavailable, it will automatically change over and also configure the TCP/IP stack with the static address information specified on the Alternate Configuration tab of the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) properties.

Globe1 Is a Windows Server 2008 Computer and a Critical