If a server does not show up in Server Manager after a name search, what is a likely reason?

The answer indicates that one of the likely reasons a server does not appear in Server Manager after performing a name search is that the system you want to add is not a member of the domain. When attempting to manage servers in Server Manager, it's essential that the servers are part of the same Active Directory domain or workgroup as the management machine. If the server is not a domain member, it has limited ability to be recognized by network management tools, including Server Manager, because proper authentication and communication channels may not be established.

Being part of the domain allows for easier management and discovery of servers in tools like Server Manager. If a server is not joined to the domain, it would not respond to searches conducted from domain-joined systems, thereby leading to it not appearing in Server Manager when searched by name.

The other options point to potential issues that could also affect visibility, but they do not directly address the fundamental requirement of domain membership for servers to be managed through Server Manager. For instance, a server being temporarily offline is a valid concern; however, if it isn't part of the domain, it wouldn't show up regardless of its online status. Similarly, if Server Manager were configured incorrectly, it might lead to some display problems, but this doesn't negate the need