Server Configuration & Management Flashcards

Which server role is responsible for assigning IP addresses automatically to clients on a network?

Answer: DHCP Server

A DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server automatically assigns IP addresses and other network settings to client devices.

What is the purpose of a reverse proxy server in a web infrastructure?

Answer: Forward client requests to backend servers and return responses

A reverse proxy sits in front of backend servers, forwarding client requests to them and returning the response, providing load balancing and security.

Which RAID level provides disk striping with parity, requiring a minimum of 3 drives?

Answer: RAID 5

RAID 5 uses block-level striping with distributed parity across at least 3 drives, balancing performance and fault tolerance.

What does the acronym 'IOPS' stand for in server storage performance metrics?

Answer: Input/Output Per Second

IOPS (Input/Output Operations Per Second) measures how many read/write operations a storage device can perform each second.

Which server management protocol uses port 161 for monitoring and managing network devices?

Answer: SNMP

SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) uses UDP port 161 to monitor and manage network devices and servers.

What is a 'hot spare' in the context of server storage?

Answer: A standby drive that automatically replaces a failed drive in a RAID array

A hot spare is an idle drive in a RAID array that automatically begins rebuilding data when an active drive fails.

Which type of server virtualization allows multiple operating systems to run simultaneously on a single physical host?

Answer: Hypervisor-based virtualization

A hypervisor (Type 1 or Type 2) enables multiple virtual machines, each running its own OS, to share a single physical server's hardware resources.