CIS 277 - R3

Replication is the term used for transferring Active Directory information among domain controllers. Replication ensures that all domain controllers have the same up-to-date information, allowing for consistent and synchronized data across the network. By replicating changes made on one domain controller to other domain controllers, replication helps to maintain the integrity and availability of Active Directory services.

Running Dcpromo.exe will promote the server to a domain controller, which will install the necessary Active Directory management tools. The Add Roles Wizard only adds the AD DS role, but it does not automatically install the management tools. Running Dcpromo.exe will ensure that the tools are installed and available in the Administrative Tools folder.

False. The Active Directory database and log files should not always be located on the same disk. It is recommended to store them on separate disks to improve performance and ensure fault tolerance. By separating the database and log files, it reduces the risk of data loss in case of disk failure or corruption. Additionally, it allows for better utilization of disk I/O resources and improves overall system performance.

Installing the first domain controller in a forest is associated with creating a global catalog. A global catalog is a distributed data repository that contains a searchable, partial representation of every object in every domain within a forest. It allows users to locate and access resources across the entire forest, rather than just within their own domain. By creating a global catalog, the first domain controller ensures that this information is replicated and available to other domain controllers in the forest, enabling efficient and effective resource discovery and access.

A directory service is similar to a database program because it allows for the management of objects within it. It is not just a simple list of information like a text file, but rather a more complex system that can handle various types of data and their relationships. It is not specifically focused on managing the user interface on a server, although it may be a part of its functionality. Instead, its main purpose is to manage folders, files, and permissions on a distributed server, making it more comprehensive than just a program for managing the user interface.

The correct answer is "A container object that can be linked to a GPO." In an Active Directory tree, a container object that can be linked to a GPO is actually associated with it. The other options, such as a group of domains, a common naming structure, and parent and child domains, are all elements that are associated with an Active Directory tree.

Active Directory's physical structure includes sites. Sites are a component of Active Directory that represent physical locations, such as offices or buildings, within a network. They are used to control the replication of directory information between domain controllers and manage network traffic. By grouping domain controllers and resources into sites, administrators can optimize network performance and ensure efficient communication within the network.

"John Doe" is an example of an attribute value because it represents a specific value assigned to an attribute. In this case, "John Doe" could be an attribute value for a person's name attribute. Attribute values are used to provide specific information or data for attributes within a schema or database.

Policies set in the User Configuration node are applied at user logon. This means that when a user logs into their account, the policies configured in the User Configuration node will be implemented. This allows the system to apply specific settings and restrictions based on the user's account, ensuring that the appropriate policies are in place for that particular user.

Users can override settings in the Preferences folder of a GPO. This means that even if a Group Policy Object (GPO) is applied to a user's computer, they can still modify and change the settings within the Preferences folder of that GPO. This allows users to customize certain aspects of their computer's settings, even if they are part of a larger network or organization that has implemented GPOs.

When a policy is defined in a Group Policy Object (GPO) linked to a domain, and the same policy is defined with a different setting in a GPO linked to an Organizational Unit (OU), the policy setting in the GPO linked to the OU takes precedence by default. This means that the policy setting in the GPO linked to the OU will be applied to the objects within that OU, overriding the policy setting in the GPO linked to the domain.

The correct answer is "Local user account" because Active Directory is a centralized database that stores information about network resources, including user accounts, but it does not manage or store local user accounts that are specific to individual computers. Local user accounts are created and managed on individual computers and are not part of the Active Directory domain.

A default Group Policy Object (GPO) is linked to the Domain container. This means that any settings defined in the default GPO will apply to all objects within the domain, including users, printers, and computers. The GPO allows administrators to manage and enforce various policies and settings for the entire domain, providing a centralized way to control and configure the behavior of objects within the domain.

Computers are a default folder object in Active Directory. In Active Directory, objects are organized into containers called folders. Computers folder is a default container that stores all computer objects within the domain. These objects represent physical or virtual computers that are members of the domain. The Computers folder allows for easy management and organization of computer objects within the Active Directory structure.

Active Directory is a directory service developed by Microsoft that provides a variety of features for managing and organizing network resources. One of the key features of Active Directory is the ability to implement fine-grained access controls, allowing administrators to define specific permissions and restrictions for individual users or groups. Additionally, Active Directory can be distributed among multiple servers, enabling scalability and fault tolerance. Therefore, the correct answers for this question are "Fine-grained access controls" and "Can be distributed among many servers."

False. Groups are not considered an organizing component of Active Directory. Instead, Organizational Units (OU) are the organizing component of Active Directory. Groups are used to manage and assign permissions to resources within Active Directory.

The types of information stored in an Active Directory object are defined by schema attributes. Schema attributes define the properties and characteristics of objects in the Active Directory, such as their names, data types, and allowed values. These attributes determine the structure and organization of the directory and provide a standardized way to store and retrieve information. GPOs (Group Policy Objects) are used to manage and apply settings to groups of computers or users, attribute values represent the actual data stored in the attributes, and schema classes define the types of objects that can be created in the directory.

Domain controllers are responsible for storing a copy of the domain data, providing data search and retrieval functions, and providing authentication services. Storing a copy of the domain data ensures that the domain controller has a local copy of the directory information for the domain it is responsible for. Providing data search and retrieval functions allows users to easily search for and retrieve information stored in the domain. Providing authentication services involves verifying the identity of users and granting them access to network resources. Servicing multiple domains is not a responsibility of domain controllers.

Schema classes define the types of objects that can be created in Active Directory. They define the attributes and properties that an object can have, as well as the rules and constraints that apply to those objects. GPOs (Group Policy Objects) are used to manage and configure settings for groups of computers or users. Attribute values are the specific values assigned to the attributes of an object. Schema attributes are the individual attributes that define the properties of an object.

A container object is a type of object that can hold other objects within it. In this context, both a Domain and an OU (Organizational Unit) are examples of container objects. A Domain is a collection of computers, users, and other objects that share a common security database, while an OU is a logical container used to organize and manage objects within a domain. Group and GPO (Group Policy Object) are not container objects, as they do not have the capability to hold other objects within them.

A Group Policy Object (GPO) can be linked to both domains and sites. A domain is a logical grouping of computers and users in a network, and linking a GPO to a domain allows the policies defined in the GPO to be applied to all objects within that domain. Similarly, a site represents a physical location in a network, and linking a GPO to a site allows the policies to be applied to all objects within that site. Therefore, both domains and sites are valid options for linking a GPO.

After the installation of Active Directory, two MMCs are added: Active Directory Domains and Trusts and ADSI Edit. Active Directory Domains and Trusts is used to manage domain and trust relationships, while ADSI Edit is a low-level editor for Active Directory that allows administrators to view and modify objects in the directory. Active Directory Groups and Sites and Active Directory Restoration Utility are not added after the installation of Active Directory.

The Computer Configuration node is a part of the Group Policy Management Console in Windows. It contains various settings that can be applied to computers in a domain. Administrative Templates and Windows Settings are both folders under the Computer Configuration node. Administrative Templates contains policy settings that can be applied to the computer, while Windows Settings contains additional settings related to Windows operating system. Users and Computers and Domain Controllers are not folders under the Computer Configuration node.

An Active Directory forest is a collection of one or more domain trees that share a common schema and global catalog. Each tree within the forest has a unique naming structure, allowing for the organization of domains in a hierarchical manner. This allows for independent domain administration, where each domain within the forest can have its own administrators and policies. The forest represents the broadest element in Active Directory, as it encompasses all the domains and trees within it.