CNIT 242 DFS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Both the server and share names must be specified to access the share. True or False?
True
What are two basic parts of DFS?
Namespace and Replication
What are Namespaces?
A unified view of DFSs
Appear as if they are on the same server
What is Replication?
Two or more servers that can host the same share and auto replicate data between
each other
What is a Namespace Server?
A server that contains the namespace root
What is the target?
A network share located on a server that is part of the namespace
What is Referral?
The process of pointing a client to a target
What is a DFS Folder?
A folder within the namespace
Can be virtual or a referral to an actual target
How are DFS shares presented on the server?
They are logically presented as shares on a single server
Can shares be represented as directories in the namespace?
Both the server and share names must be specified to access the share. True or False?
True
What are two basic parts of DFS?
Namespace and Replication
What are Namespaces?
A unified view of DFSs
Appear as if they are on the same server
What is Replication?
Two or more servers that can host the same share and auto replicate data between
each other
What is a Namespace Server?
A server that contains the namespace root
What is the target?
A network share located on a server that is part of the namespace
What is Referral?
The process of pointing a client to a target
What is a DFS Folder?
A folder within the namespace
Can be virtual or a referral to an actual target
How are DFS shares presented on the server?
They are logically presented as shares on a single server
Can shares be represented as directories in the namespace?
