When you have an instability issue that involves associated hardware or peripheral

devices, which of the following is the first action you should perform to address the issue?

A.
Update the associated hardware or peripheral devices.

B.
Replace the associated hardware or peripheral devices.

C.
Perform a server NOS update.

D.
None of the above.

Explanation:
Your very first action should be to check the vendor’s site for available updates that might address your hardware issue. Only after this, should you consider replacing the associated hardware or peripheral devices. Performing a server NOS update should be last on your list.
Incorrect Answers:
B: Consider replacing the associated hardware or peripheral devices when an upgrade is not available, or does not resolve the instability issue.
C: A server NOS update should be considered after all other possible solutions have been attempted.
D: Option A is the correct answer.
References:
Charles J. Brooks, Server+ Certification Exam Cram 2 (Exam SK0-002), QUE Publishing, Indianapolis, 2006, pp. 430-431.