305-300 Full Virtualization Practice Question
You are configuring a virtual network with a static IP address for a VM. Where do you define the DHCP host entry in the libvirt network XML?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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<dhcp><host mac='...' name='...' ip='...'/></dhcp>
The <host> element inside the <dhcp> block of a <network> definition is used for static leases.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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<ip-assignment mac='...' ip='...'/>
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect syntax.
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<dhcp><host mac='...' name='...' ip='...'/></dhcp>
Why this is correct
Correct syntax for static DHCP lease.
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<dhcp-host mac='...' ip='...'/>
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect syntax.
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<static-ip mac='...' ip='...'/>
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect syntax.
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