The question asks about the configuration that can fulfill the requirement of logging and archiving all communication destined to a secure server.
Logging and archiving are methods of capturing and storing network traffic for analysis, monitoring, auditing, or compliance purposes.
One way to log and archive network traffic is by using port mirroring, which is a feature that allows a switch to copy the traffic from one or more source ports to a destination port, where a device such as a network analyzer, a firewall, or a storage device can capture and process the traffic.
Port mirroring can be configured to mirror traffic based on various criteria, such as VLANs, MAC addresses, IP addresses, or protocols. Port mirroring can also be done on a remote switch, using protocols such as RSPAN (Remote Switched Port Analyzer) or ERSPAN (Encapsulated Remote Switched Port Analyzer).
Therefore, the answer is B, port mirroring, as it can log and archive all communication destined to a secure server by mirroring the traffic from the source ports to a storage device.
Reference:
CompTIA Network+ N10-008 Study Guide, Chapter 2: Network Devices and Technologies, Section 2.2: Switching Technologies, Pages 86-87 Professor Messer's CompTIA N10-008 Network+ Course, Video 2.2: Switching Technologies, Part 2 Network + N10-008 practice exam, Question 961, Answer B, Explanation