System Management and Directory Services

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What is the primary purpose of Active Directory?

To serve as a repository for managing network printers

To provide DNS services to a network

To manage and organize resources within a networked environment (correct)

To provide authentication services to Linux-based systems

What is the primary role of system management?

To control and monitor every detail of a system

To provide directory services for network resources

To authenticate user identities for network access

To secure conditions necessary for a system's components to function (correct)

What is the hierarchical structure of Active Directory composed of?

Domains, trees, and forests (correct)

Domains, forests, and DNS

Trees, forests, and domains

Domains, trees, and servers

What is the purpose of a structured information model in an organization?

To bind together an organization through a centralized database Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a Directory Service?

To provide a single point of access and administration for network resources Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of Active Directory in terms of security?

To provide authentication services, allowing users to securely log in to the network Signup and view all the answers

What is a domain in the context of Active Directory?

A logical grouping of network objects Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between a tree and a domain in Active Directory?

A tree consists of one or more domains that share a contiguous namespace Signup and view all the answers

What is Novell Directory Service (NDS)?

A popular directory service developed by Novell, Inc. Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of authentication in Directory Services?

To verify user credentials against the directory database Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT a feature of Active Directory?

Support for Linux-based systems Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of using a Directory Service for network resources?

It enables efficient management of network resources and facilitates authentication and authorization processes Signup and view all the answers

What is a forest in the context of Active Directory?

A collection of one or more trees that share a common schema and global catalog Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of a domain controller in Active Directory?

Authenticating users and granting access to resources Signup and view all the answers

What type of information is stored in the Active Directory database?

User names, passwords, email addresses, and group memberships Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of Active Directory Group Policy?

Defining and enforcing security settings, configurations, and restrictions Signup and view all the answers

What is a common task of Active Directory?

Creating user accounts and managing permissions Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of using Active Directory for user authentication?

It allows users to log in to the network using their credentials Signup and view all the answers

What occurs when hosts do not hear policy?

They fall behind in the configuration schedule. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between Module 3 and Module 4?

Module 3 requires hosts to receive policy from a central authority, while Module 4 does not. Signup and view all the answers

In which module can local groups of hosts form policy coalitions?

Module 5 Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of downloading a summary of the policy to each host in Module 3?

It empowers the host to enforce policy locally. Signup and view all the answers

In which module do hosts have the most autonomy?

Module 6 Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the serialization of tasks in the previous models?

To force configuration requests to queue up on the central controller. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a DHCP server in a network?

Delivering IP addresses to clients along with other parameters Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a file server in a network?

To provide a central location for storing and sharing files Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a print server in a network?

To accept print jobs from clients and send them to printers Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in installing Windows Server 2008 R2?

Select a language and other options from the dropdown lists Signup and view all the answers

What are the parameters provided by a DHCP server in addition to the IP address?

Subnet mask, default gateway, domain suffix, DNS server addresses, and WINS server addresses Signup and view all the answers

What is the software used to create a Windows domain for the local network?

dcpromo Signup and view all the answers