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In its primary functionality, a network-attached storage (NAS) device is most closely associated with which of the following devices?

File server

Which of the following statements about the differences between network-attached storage (NAS) and storage area networks (SANs) are true? (Choose all that apply.)

NAS provides file-level storage access, whereas SAN provides block-level storage access.

Which of the following statements specify advantages of FCoE over the original Fibre Channel standard? (Choose all that apply.)

FCoE is routable over IP networks, whereas Fibre Channel is not

Which of the following are Application layer protocols that network-attached storage (NAS) devices can use to serve shared files to clients on the network? (Choose all that apply.)

<p>CIFS</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not one of the advantages of iSCSI over Fibre Channel?

<p>iSCSI includes its own internal flow control mechanism, whereas Fibre Channel does not</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the term for the client that accesses an iSCSI device on a storage area network?

<p>Initiator</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following protocols are included in an iSCSI packet on a storage area network (SAN)? (Choose all that apply.)

<p>IP</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following protocol standards defines a layered implementation that does not correspond to the layers of the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model?

<p>PPP</p> Signup and view all the answers

Ralph, the administrator of a 500-node private internetwork, is devising a plan to connect the network to the Internet. The primary objective of the project is to provide all of the network users with access to web and email services while keeping the client computers safe from unauthorized users on the Internet. The secondary objectives of the project are to avoid having to manually configure IP addresses on each one of the client computers individually and to provide a means of monitoring and regulating the users' access to the Internet. Ralph submits a proposal calling for the use of private IP addresses on the client computers and a series of proxy servers with public, registered IP addresses, connected to the Internet using multiple T-1 lines. Which of the following statements about Ralph's proposed Internet access solution is true?

<p>The proposal satisfies the primary objective and both of the secondary objectives</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a mechanism for distributing incoming network traffic among multiple servers?

<p>VPN headend</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a function that is typically provided by a unified threat management (UTM) appliance?

<p>Network-attached storage</p> Signup and view all the answers

A multilayer switch can operate at which layers of the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model? (Choose all that apply.)

<p>Data link</p> Signup and view all the answers

Control plane policing (CPP or CoPP) is a feature on some routers and switches that limits the rate of traffic on the device's processor to prevent denial-of-service (DoS) and reconnaissance attacks, using which of the following technologies?

<p>QoS</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a device that switches calls between endpoints on the local IP network and provides access to external Internet lines?

<p>VoIP gateway</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the true definition of the term modem?

<p>A device that converts analog signals to digital signals and back again</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following terms are used to describe the device used to place calls on a Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) installation? (Choose all that apply.)

<p>Endpoint</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following devices enables you to use a standard analog telephone to place calls using the Internet instead of the public switched telephone network (PSTN)?

<p>VoIP gateway</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following prevents packets on a TCP/IP internetwork from being transmitted endlessly from router to router?

<p>Time to live (TTL)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the abbreviation for a network of Internet datacenters supplying end users with localized access to their data?

<p>CDN</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the function of a firewall?

<p>A device located between two networks that enables administrators to restrict incoming and outgoing traffic</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following terms is used to describe the method by which a firewall examines the port numbers in Transport layer protocol headers?

<p>Service-dependent filtering</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following physical network devices can conceivably be implemented as software in a computer's operating system?

<p>Firewall</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following criteria does a firewall capable of service-dependent filtering use to block traffic?

<p>Port numbers</p> Signup and view all the answers

Ralph wants to protect a small business network from unauthorized Internet traffic and open port attacks. What solution would accomplish this with minimum cost?

<p>Install a hardware firewall between the multifunction device and the cable modem</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

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Networking Appliances, Applications, and Functions

  • Firewall: a device located between two networks that restricts incoming and outgoing traffic; capable of service-dependent filtering, stateful packet inspection, and deep packet inspection.
  • Router: a device that connects two networks together, forwarding traffic between them as needed.
  • Switch: a device that connects multiple devices within a network, forwarding packets to the intended recipient.
  • Hub: a simple network device that connects multiple devices, repeating incoming data signals to all connected devices.
  • Bridge: a device that connects two networks, forwarding packets between them based on MAC addresses.
  • Proxy Server: a device that acts as an intermediary between a client and a server, providing anonymity and security.
  • Load Balancer: a device that distributes incoming network traffic among multiple servers to improve responsiveness and availability.
  • IDS/IPS: a system that monitors network traffic for signs of unauthorized access or malicious activity.

Network Security

  • NAT: a technique that allows multiple devices to share a public IP address when accessing the Internet.
  • Stateful Packet Inspection: a firewall feature that tracks the state of network connections to ensure only authorized traffic is allowed.
  • Deep Packet Inspection: a firewall feature that examines the contents of packets to identify and block malicious traffic.
  • Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS): systems that monitor network traffic for signs of unauthorized access or malicious activity.

Network Protocols and Technologies

  • Fibre Channel: a high-speed storage networking technology used in SANs.
  • iSCSI: a protocol that allows SCSI commands to be sent over TCP/IP networks.
  • FCoE: a protocol that enables Fibre Channel packets to be transmitted over Ethernet networks.
  • SAN: a dedicated high-speed network for storage devices, providing block-level access.
  • NAS: a device that provides file-level access to shared files over a network.

Network Architecture and Design

  • Multilayer Switch: a device that operates at multiple OSI layers, providing routing, switching, and other functions.
  • Unified Threat Management (UTM) Appliance: a device that integrates multiple security functions, including firewalling, antivirus, and intrusion detection.
  • Virtual Private Networking (VPN): a technology that enables secure, encrypted connections over the Internet.
  • Quality of Service (QoS): a technique for ensuring network traffic is prioritized and managed to meet performance requirements.

Other Networking Concepts

  • Content Filtering: a feature that blocks access to specific websites or content based on administrator-defined rules.
  • Load Balancing: a technique for distributing incoming network traffic among multiple servers.
  • CGN: a technique for extending the availability of IPv4 addresses using NAT and other technologies.
  • DoS/DDoS: types of attacks that overwhelm a network or system with traffic in order to make it unavailable.

I hope these study notes are helpful!

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