CNIT 242 DFS

Active Directory is required to implement a DFS namespace.

Answer: -False Active Directory is required to create a domain namespace, but a server namespace can be created in a non-domain environment.

DFS can only refer a client to a single target.

Answer: -False Multiple targets can be used for a single namespace target in a DFS implementation.

The server containing the actual files being shared is called the namespace server.

Answer: -false The namespace server is the server containing the reference to the target.

If a DFS target is available at multiple sites in an Active Directory environment the servers must be explicitly configured to ensure clients access files on the local server.

Answer: -false There is no special configuration necessary; clients will automatically access files from the local server.

The two main services in DFS are namespaces and replication.

Answer: -true Namespaces and replication are the two main services in DFS.

The top level "share" in a DFS namespace is called the DFS Root.

Answer: -true The DFS Root is the virtual share the serves as the root location for all DFS folders.

Key reasons to implement DFS include reducing the need for future configuration changes and making it easier for users to find shares and files.

Answer: -true DFS benefits include both of these items.

DFS replication can be configured to use only limited bandwidth and to sync only during specific times.

Answer: -true DFS replication can be configured to meet both of these restrictions.