Assume an Apache Web Server Identifier Entry is configured as shown:

If the Apache Web Server Discovery Pattern has a step configured to collect the Configuration file data but NOT configured with a step to collect the Version information, what will happen when executing a Service Mapping discovery?
Suggested Answer: A
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30 comments · newest first
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Willard
11 months ago
An identification error seems likely if version isn't collected.
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Ronnie
11 months ago
Wait, how can it update without version info? Sounds off.
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Rusty
11 months ago
Definitely going with option C!
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Ludivina
12 months ago
I think it’ll still discover the config item successfully.
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Ahmed
12 months ago
The version info is crucial for proper identification.
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Sharee
1 year ago
I think I read that missing version info could lead to a duplication error, but I’m not completely confident about that.
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Aron
1 year ago
I feel like if the configuration file is collected, it should still work fine, but I’m uncertain if it would update the CI correctly without the version info.
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Nada
1 year ago
This reminds me of a practice question where the version was important for classification. I think it might lead to a reclassification, but I can't recall the exact details.
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Lenny
1 year ago
I remember something about how the configuration file is crucial for discovery, but I'm not sure if missing the version info would cause an error.
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Ammie
1 year ago
This is a good test of our understanding of how the Service Mapping discovery process works. I'm feeling pretty confident I can figure this out.
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Leoma
1 year ago
Based on the options, it seems like the Apache Web Server CI will still be discovered successfully, but maybe without the full set of details. I'll go with option C and see if that's the right answer.
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Deane
1 year ago
I'm a bit confused by the wording of the question. Does the lack of Version information mean the server won't be identified correctly? Or will it still be discovered but with some kind of error?
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Shawnda
1 year ago
Okay, let's see. The key here is that the Apache Web Server Discovery Pattern is not configured to collect the Version information. I think that's going to be the important clue to answer this.
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Jenelle
1 year ago
Hmm, this looks tricky. I'll need to carefully read through the question and the configuration details to understand what's happening.
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Tarra
1 year ago
I bet the Apache server is just sitting there, waiting to be discovered, like 'Hey, what about me?'
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Linette
1 year ago
C: The Apache Web Server configuration item will be discovered successfully and either inserted or updated in the CMDB.
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Evangelina
1 year ago
B: The Apache Web Server CI will be reclassified as a Web Server CI.
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Kallie
1 year ago
A: An identification error will occur.
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Julio
1 year ago
Hah, can you imagine if it tried to reclassify the Apache server as a generic web server? That would be a pretty funny mixup!
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Cruz
1 year ago
I'm a little worried about a potential duplication error, but I think C is the best answer here. The server should still get identified, just without the version details.
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Lore
1 year ago
I'm not too worried about a duplication error. As long as the configuration data is collected, it should be fine.
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Maile
1 year ago
Yeah, I think so too. It makes sense that the configuration data will still be collected even without the version information.
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Julie
1 year ago
I agree, C seems like the most logical choice. The server should still be discovered successfully.
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Lon
2 years ago
Hmm, I'm gonna go with C on this one. The configuration file data should still be enough to discover the Apache server, even without the version info.
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Nieves
1 year ago
User 2: Yeah, the configuration file data should be sufficient for the discovery process.
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Lynelle
1 year ago
User 1: I think C is the correct option too.
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Truman
2 years ago
I'm not sure, but I think I would go with C as well. It makes sense that the configuration data can still be inserted or updated in the CMDB.
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Jettie
2 years ago
The lack of a version information step seems like a problem. I wonder if that means we can't get the full details on the Apache server.
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Tennie
2 years ago
I agree with Lelia, because if the version information is not collected, the configuration item can still be discovered successfully.
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Lelia
2 years ago
I think the correct answer is C.