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Which protocol/mechanism is a mandatory support on most LANs?
Which protocol/mechanism is a mandatory support on most LANs?
What is the native file sharing technology of Microsoft Windows?
What is the native file sharing technology of Microsoft Windows?
How can UNIX systems like Linux support SMB services?
How can UNIX systems like Linux support SMB services?
In which scenario would a network not need file servers supporting SMB?
In which scenario would a network not need file servers supporting SMB?
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What technology is enhanced with every release of Microsoft server and desktop OSes?
What technology is enhanced with every release of Microsoft server and desktop OSes?
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What is the main function of directory services like Active Directory?
What is the main function of directory services like Active Directory?
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Which technology is suitable for hosting VM virtual disks when using Hyper-V hypervisor?
Which technology is suitable for hosting VM virtual disks when using Hyper-V hypervisor?
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Which protocol is commonly used with Active Directory?
Which protocol is commonly used with Active Directory?
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How are access control limitations defined in directory services?
How are access control limitations defined in directory services?
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Which of the following is NOT an implementation of LDAP mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT an implementation of LDAP mentioned in the text?
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What distinguishes Active Directory from other directory services implementations?
What distinguishes Active Directory from other directory services implementations?
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What is the estimated amount of data moving through inter-site links daily for password changes in a company with 10,000 employees?
What is the estimated amount of data moving through inter-site links daily for password changes in a company with 10,000 employees?
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In the scenario described, what does LDAP stand for?
In the scenario described, what does LDAP stand for?
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What service allows users to use the same credentials for logging into their computer and online applications in many businesses and institutions?
What service allows users to use the same credentials for logging into their computer and online applications in many businesses and institutions?
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Apart from password changes, what other AD objects could contribute to traffic overhead in a company's network?
Apart from password changes, what other AD objects could contribute to traffic overhead in a company's network?
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Assuming each site has 500 employees, how many employees on average would be changing their password daily in each office with 20 Domain Controllers (DCs)?
Assuming each site has 500 employees, how many employees on average would be changing their password daily in each office with 20 Domain Controllers (DCs)?
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What type of path is used to access files on Windows networks?
What type of path is used to access files on Windows networks?
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Why is it important to accommodate the potential extended latency of storing or accessing remote files?
Why is it important to accommodate the potential extended latency of storing or accessing remote files?
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What issue should you be prepared for when using Wi-Fi for network connectivity in a busy environment?
What issue should you be prepared for when using Wi-Fi for network connectivity in a busy environment?
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Where are printers in business settings usually connected to?
Where are printers in business settings usually connected to?
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Why do printers in business settings typically have many additional features compared to home printers?
Why do printers in business settings typically have many additional features compared to home printers?
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What can be a consequence of having business printers connected to the network for shared access?
What can be a consequence of having business printers connected to the network for shared access?
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What is one of the advantages of network printing mentioned in the text?
What is one of the advantages of network printing mentioned in the text?
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How are help desk staff empowered in dealing with print jobs in a network print queue?
How are help desk staff empowered in dealing with print jobs in a network print queue?
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What type of devices can be made accessible to a variety of users through networked printers?
What type of devices can be made accessible to a variety of users through networked printers?
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Why is directly attaching a printer to someone's computer considered wasteful in today's business environment?
Why is directly attaching a printer to someone's computer considered wasteful in today's business environment?
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In what way can print queues for high-end printers be configured according to the text?
In what way can print queues for high-end printers be configured according to the text?
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What additional advantage do networked printers offer based on the text?
What additional advantage do networked printers offer based on the text?
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Study Notes
Network Printing
- A network print queue allows help desk staff to stop and remove print jobs, which is handy in cases of runaway print jobs or print jobs sent to the wrong printer.
- Network printing saves money by:
- Sharing printers, reducing the number of printers needed to buy and maintain.
- Allowing access to high-end printers with large paper formats, high speed, and high-quality color devices.
- Networked printers can report errors or alerts, and print queues can be configured to allow print jobs from specific users and/or departments, or only at certain times of the day or month.
File Services: SMB / CIFS
- SMB (Server Message Block) is the native file sharing technology of Microsoft Windows.
- SMB services must be enabled on a Windows system to make it a file server.
- Enterprise storage arrays, NAS devices, and Windows-based file servers support SMB out-of-the-box.
- UNIX systems, like Linux, can also support SMB services through a software suite called Samba.
- Microsoft is continually improving and enhancing SMB with every release of their server and desktop OSes.
- SMB version supports encrypted data transfers and is suitable for hosting VM virtual disks when using the Hyper-V hypervisor.
Directory Services
- Directory services define access control limitations in a hierarchical fashion.
- The most well-known directory services implementation is Microsoft’s Active Directory (AD).
- Active Directory is only one implementation of LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol).
- Other implementations of LDAP include Apple Open Directory, IBM’s Lotus Domino, and OpenLDAP.
- Active Directory (and LDAP in combination with native systems) is used to store information about network objects such as system users, network devices, and more.
Directory Services: LDAP
- A large company with multiple sites and DCs would have a significant amount of data moving through inter-site links, especially for tasks like password changes.
- Many businesses and institutions use “single sign-on” where credentials are used for logging into computers and online applications.
- Windows SMB UNC paths look like: \server\path\to\file.txt.
- When using network storage, consider the potential extended latency and ensure applications do not crash or become unresponsive if the network share becomes unavailable.
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Test your knowledge on SMB and CIFS file sharing technologies in this quiz. Learn about the differences between SMB and CIFS, their importance in Windows systems, and how to enable SMB services on a Windows system.
