If a server powers up but attempts to boot from the network instead of the OS DVD, what is the most likely problem?

The most likely problem when a server powers up and attempts to boot from the network instead of the OS DVD is related to the incorrect media type. This scenario typically suggests that the server is set to prioritize a network boot (PXE boot) over local media sources, like the DVD drive. When the boot order in the BIOS or UEFI settings is configured, the server checks the network first before checking the local devices, which indicates that either the media itself is not recognized or there is a misconfiguration in the boot priority.

If the OS DVD is properly inserted but the server doesn't boot from it, it may not be recognizing it as a valid bootable media. This could be because the media is damaged, not created correctly, or simply not recognized due to a format issue. As a result, the system defaults to the next available option, which typically is a network boot.

Other options like driver failure, incorrect mount point, or memory failure do not directly correlate with the phenomenon of the system attempting to boot from the network instead of the DVD. Driver issues would manifest during the boot process if the operating system could not load due to missing or corrupted drivers, while mount point issues relate to file system access once an operating system is already running. Memory