Windows Server Administration Fundamentals Flashcards

What is the function of a Windows Server Organizational Unit (OU)?

Answer: A container in Active Directory for organizing objects and applying Group Policy

OUs are Active Directory containers that organize users, computers, and groups, and are the smallest unit to which Group Policy Objects can be applied.

What Windows Server feature allows users to access their desktops and applications remotely over a network?

Answer: Remote Desktop Services (RDS)

Remote Desktop Services enables users to access Windows desktops, applications, and data hosted on a centralized server from any device over a network.

Which Windows Server component translates domain names (like www.example.com) into IP addresses?

Answer: DNS

DNS (Domain Name System) Server resolves fully qualified domain names to IP addresses, enabling users and applications to locate network resources by name.

What is a Windows Server failover cluster primarily used for?

Answer: Providing high availability for critical workloads

Failover clustering connects multiple servers so that if one node fails, another automatically takes over the workload, ensuring high availability of services.

What does the Sysvol folder on a Domain Controller store?

Answer: Group Policy templates and logon scripts

Sysvol is a shared directory on Domain Controllers that stores Group Policy templates, logon scripts, and other domain-wide files replicated to all DCs.

Which Windows Server role is responsible for issuing and managing digital certificates?

Answer: Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS)

AD CS provides a Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) by allowing organizations to issue, manage, and revoke digital certificates for users, computers, and services.