70-297: Network Infrastructure Design Flashcards

What is the purpose of a conditional forwarder in Windows Server 2003 DNS?

Answer: Forwards queries for specific domains to designated DNS servers

Conditional forwarders direct DNS queries for specific domain namespaces to specified DNS servers, useful for resolving partner or subsidiary company domains.

When sizing a domain controller for a branch office, which factor is MOST important to consider?

Answer: Number of users and logon frequency

The number of concurrent users and how frequently they authenticate directly determines the CPU, memory, and network load a branch office DC must handle.

What does placing a Global Catalog server in each site accomplish?

Answer: Eliminates the need to cross WAN links for universal group membership queries during logon

A local GC server ensures that universal group membership lookups during user logon do not require traversing slow WAN links to a remote site.

Which protocol does Windows Server 2003 RRAS use to advertise routing information to other routers on the network?

Answer: RIP v2

Windows Server 2003 RRAS supports RIP version 2 as a dynamic routing protocol to exchange routing information with other routers.

What is the primary benefit of using Active Directory-integrated DNS zones?

Answer: Zone data is replicated via AD replication, providing secure dynamic updates and multi-master writes

AD-integrated zones store DNS data in Active Directory, enabling secure dynamic updates, multi-master replication, and eliminating separate zone transfer configuration.

When designing an Active Directory namespace, what is a disjointed namespace?

Answer: When computer DNS suffix does not match the AD domain name

A disjointed namespace occurs when a computer's primary DNS suffix differs from the Active Directory domain name to which it belongs.