Exam 8: Simple Network Operations

____ systems have the most secure NOS host drive configuration.

Briefly describe each of the three types of architectures for network applications.

The ____ is a server-based service that resolves NetBIOS names into IP addresses.

Can fax modems be shared across a network? If so, how?

Windows NT was the first Microsoft NOS to include Active Directory.

What are network bindings? Discuss their importance in achieving good network service performance.

Some fault-tolerant features of a file system include backup copies of the file allocation table (FAT)and ____, in which file transactions are kept in a log so that incomplete or corrupt transactions can be undone if needed.

A directory service manages and controls access to network resources.

E-mail clients use the ____ protocol to download incoming messages from an e-mail server to their local desktops.

NetBIOS names can be no longer than ____ characters.

In addition to protecting and delivering resources, what are other common responsibilities of server software?

Installation of a network service in Linux usually involves editing one or more configuration files and/or installing a new ____ containing the service.

What is the role of redirectors in client network software?

A ____ authenticates users and maintains directory services and the security database for a domain.

In general, installing at least ____ domain controllers in a domain is a good idea.

____ systems are good for testing and learning purposes, but they can compromise security in networks that are in actual business use.

Microsoft publishes the Windows ____________________ for Windows 2000 and later, which lists the hardware tested as compatible with Windows.

What makes a good naming convention?

A ____ is a logical organization of disk space, in which each portion appears as a separate logical drive.

Network ____________________, the basic resources on all networks, are the foundation of network applications.