DNS Servers and Caching

Which of the following best describes DNS?

What is the purpose of a DNS server?

What does URL stand for?

What does the scheme in a URL indicate?

What is the fundamental need behind DNS?

What is the role of the domain name in a URL?

What does the path in a URL represent?

Which protocol is commonly used for websites?

What character pattern separates the authority from the scheme in a URL?

What does the domain indicate in a URL?

What does the path to a resource represent in a URL?

What is the purpose of parameters in a URL?

What does an anchor represent in a URL?

What is the purpose of the Root Hint in DNS?

Which type of record is required for all DNS zones?

What is the purpose of caching in DNS servers?

Which component is considered the single most important in Active Directory?

What is the role of DNS in Active Directory?

Which type of DNS record is used to provide the IP address of the closest resource based on geographical location?

What is the purpose of split-brain DNS?

What is the responsibility of DHCP?

Which role is not included by default when setting up a Windows Server Active Directory Domain?

What is the purpose of a subnet mask?

What is the function of a DNS server?

What is a default gateway?

What does the Windows DHCP Server Role provide?

What is the process called between the client and server to negotiate a DHCP address?

What is the purpose of DHCP reservations?

What does the acronym DORA stand for in the DHCP process?

What are the built-in resilience options for a Windows DHCP Server?

DNS stands for the Dynamic Name System.

URL stands for Uniform Resource Locator.

DNS is responsible for translating IP addresses to domain names.

The scheme in a URL represents the protocol that the browser must use to request the resource.

The path in a URL represents the building where your mail should be delivered.

The anchor in a URL represents the actual person to whom you've addressed your mail.

Caching in DNS servers is used to store IP addresses for faster retrieval.

True or false: The protocol used for websites is usually HTTPS or HTTP.

True or false: The authority in a URL includes both the domain and the port.

True or false: The path to a resource in a URL represents a physical file location on the web server.

True or false: Parameters in a URL are a list of key/value pairs separated by commas.

True or false: An anchor in a URL represents a sort of 'bookmark' inside the resource.

True or false: The root hint is the start of the DNS lookup process.

True or false: The TLD server is responsible for a specific subset of domains.

True or false: DNS servers serve the purpose of caching to speed up the DNS resolution process?

True or false: All Active Directory Domains must have a DNS server?

True or false: Active Directory will not function without a DNS server?

True or false: DNS Policies are an advanced topic that is only necessary for managing large enterprise environments?

True or false: Load balancing can be achieved using DNS policy to dynamically allocate traffic load for an application?

True or false: Split-brain DNS allows DNS records to be split into different Zone Scopes on different DNS servers?

True or false: DHCP is responsible for assigning IP addresses to computers and providing DNS server address information?

The DHCP server is included by default when setting up a Windows Server Active Directory Domain.

The DHCP server role can be installed as an additional role in Windows Server.

The subnet mask 255.255.255.0 (or /24) is the most commonly used subnet mask.

DNS Servers are sent out to clients via DHCP in an organization.

The default gateway is the IP address of the router that allows your host to navigate the network.

DHCP minimizes configuration errors caused by manual IP address configuration.

DHCP allows for centralized and automated TCP/IP configuration.

The DHCP process is known as DORA.

DHCP reservations ensure that the same reserved IP address is issued to the client based on their MAC address.

DNS is a fundamental component of the ______.

DNS stands for the Domain ______ ______.

A DNS Server helps translate the ______ of the website (i.e. www.google.ca) to an IP Address.

A URL stands for Uniform Resource ______.

The scheme represents the ______ service you want to use (FedEx, UPS).

The domain name is the ______ or town.

The path represents the ______ where your mail should be delivered.

DNS is based on a distributed system of ______, and sending requests to each.

The period at the end of the URL is a ______ hint.

The Root Hint is the ______ of the DNS lookup process.

A '______ DNS lookup' is the most basic DNS lookup, where DNS servers will talk between each other to point you to where you can find the resource.

The second step in the DNS Recursive Lookup/resolution process is to consult with the ______ Server.

TLD Stands for ______.

The ______ Nameserver is the last and final step in the recursive name resolution process.

DNS Servers contain records. Records are stored in _______

The DNS Server for (on-premises) Active Directory is an internal DNS server that enables all the components to find each other. The role of DNS in Active Directory – Cont’d Active Directory will NOT function without a DNS ________

Clients must use the Internal DNS server to be able to join the Active Directory and to access internal resources. The Internal DNS server also doubles as a caching _______ server

The DNS Server role is automatically installed as part of the domain creation process – if you don’t have one Another DNS server may also be used, however your Domain Controller must be able to write _______ to it

DNS Policies are an advanced topic that you should familiarize yourselves with. You will absolutely need to use it if you are managing a large enterprise environment. Most of the administration is done via _______

When you have deployed multiple instances of an application at different locations, you can use DNS policy to balance the traffic load between the different application instances, dynamically allocating the traffic load for the _______

You can use DNS Policy to allow primary and secondary DNS servers to respond to DNS client queries based on the geographical location of both the client and the resource to which the client is attempting to connect, providing the client with the IP address of the closest _______

The DHCP server is not included by default when setting up a Windows Server Active Directory Domain, however can be installed as an additional ______.

You will be exploring this setup in the ______ course.

IP Address: The computers 'Internet Protocol' address, this is how other devices talk with your ______.

Subnet Mask: Is a subdivision of the ______.

DNS Server: As you are aware, DNS Servers are also sent out to via DHCP to the clients in your ______.

Default Gateway: is the IP Address of the 'next hop' router that allows your host to navigate the ______.

The Windows DHCP Server Role allows for some ______.

Reliable IP address configuration. DHCP minimizes configuration errors caused by manual IP address configuration, such as typographical errors, or address conflicts caused by the assignment of an IP address to more than one computer at the same ______.

Reduced network administration. DHCP includes the following features to reduce network administration: Centralized and automated TCP/IP configuration. The ability to define TCP/IP configurations from a central location. The ability to assign a full range of additional TCP/IP configuration values by means of DHCP ______. The efficient handling of IP address changes for clients that must be updated frequently, such as those for portable devices that move to different locations on a wireless ______.

What is the purpose of DNS?

What is a URL?

What is the role of DNS in Active Directory?

What does the scheme in a URL indicate?

What is the purpose of caching in DNS servers?

What is the purpose of DHCP reservations?

True or false: All Active Directory Domains must have a DNS server?

What are the three parts of a URL and what does each part represent?

What is the purpose of DNS in the recursive name resolution process?

What is the role of the TLD nameserver in the DNS recursive lookup process?

What is the root hint in DNS and what is its significance?

What is the difference between an iterative query and a recursive query in DNS?

How does the DNS server determine the IP address of a requested domain in the recursive name resolution process?

What is the purpose of an anchor in a URL?

What is the purpose of DNS caching and how does it speed up the DNS resolution process?

What are the benefits and drawbacks of using DNS servers for caching?

What are the different types of DNS records and what information do they store?

What is the role of DNS in Active Directory and why is it crucial?

What are some DNS policies included in Windows Server and how do they enhance DNS resilience?

What is DHCP and what is its role in assigning IP addresses?

Why is DNS considered a fundamental component of Windows Server Active Directory?

What role must be installed as an additional role when setting up a Windows Server Active Directory Domain?

What is the purpose of a subnet mask in IP addressing?

What are the benefits of using a Windows DHCP Server?

What is the purpose of the DHCP DORA process?

What are DHCP reservations?

What is the purpose of a default gateway?

What resilience options are built-in to the DHCP Server role?

What is the purpose of DNS servers in relation to DHCP?

What is the purpose of parameters in a URL?