Multiple choice

While configuring a new switch, a network administrator configures the switch as an HTTP server. What benefits does this configuration provide?

  1. This allows the switch to host web pages for the network.

  2. This allows remote VPN connections to the switch over the Internet.

  3. This is required if a web server or web farm is attached to the switch.

  4. This allows web-based configuration tools to be used with the switch.
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Configuring a Cisco switch as an HTTP server enables the switch's embedded web-based management interface. This allows administrators to use a standard web browser (instead of a CLI) for configuration, monitoring, and management. The switch itself is not hosting web pages for network users (option A), nor is it related to VPN connectivity (B). This is a convenience feature for switch management, not a requirement for attaching web servers to the network (C).

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