What actions will you take if the server in the network does not respond to a ping request?

If the server does not respond to a ping request, I would take the following steps:

1. Check my network connection — for example, ensure that my computer is connected to the network and has a correct IP address.
2. Try to perform a traceroute to understand at which point the connection is lost.
3. Check if the server blocks ICMP packets (ping) — often, administrators disable ping responses for security reasons.
4. Attempt to connect to the server using other protocols (e.g., SSH, HTTP) to verify if it is accessible at all.
5. Check the firewall and router settings between me and the server.
6. If I have access to the server via console or remote management, I would check the network interface status and network services on the server.

Thus, the diagnosis starts with network checks and ends with verifying server and security settings.