What is the MOST likely problem if a newly created VM is not accessible from another network but responds to pings within the same subnet?

The most likely problem in this scenario is an incorrect subnet configuration. When a newly created virtual machine (VM) is able to respond to pings from within the same subnet, it indicates that the VM is properly connected to the local network and is assigned an IP address that is valid within that subnet.

However, if the VM is not accessible from another network, this suggests there may be issues with how the subnets are configured or routed. An incorrect subnet would mean that the VM's IP address is not correctly aligned with the expected network addresses for communication outside its local subnet. This can lead to routing issues, where packets destined for the VM from other networks cannot reach it due to the traffic not being routed correctly.

In contrast, while an incorrect host IP address could potentially cause accessibility issues, it would likely prevent the VM from responding to pings even within its own subnet. Similarly, an incorrect VLAN configuration might restrict access from other networks but would typically manifest in different ways, such as complete inaccessibility. An incorrect gateway setting could also hinder communication with external networks, but since the VM responds to local pings, it’s more indicative that the gateway is not the primary issue when examining connectivity within the same subnet. Thus, analyzing the network design