Active Directory & Identity Management Flashcards
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In Active Directory, what is a Global Catalog server used for?
Answer: Enabling cross-domain object searches and universal group membership resolution
A Global Catalog server stores a partial replica of all objects in the forest, enabling cross-domain searches and resolving universal group memberships during logon.
Which FSMO role is responsible for handling password changes and account lockout processing in Active Directory?
Answer: PDC Emulator
The PDC Emulator FSMO role handles password changes, account lockouts, and acts as the authoritative time source for the domain.
What does the command 'netdom query fsmo' do in Windows Server 2012?
Answer: Displays which DC holds each FSMO role
Running 'netdom query fsmo' displays the current holders of all five FSMO roles in the domain and forest.
In Windows Server 2012 AD DS, what is the purpose of a Site Link?
Answer: Control replication traffic between AD sites
Site links define the replication schedule, cost, and interval for AD replication between sites, helping optimize WAN bandwidth usage.
Which Windows Server 2012 feature enables you to deploy multiple password policies to different users or groups within the same domain?
Answer: Fine-Grained Password Policies (PSOs)
Fine-Grained Password Policies use Password Settings Objects (PSOs) to apply distinct password requirements to specific users or global security groups.
What is the role of the Schema Master FSMO in Windows Server 2012 Active Directory?
Answer: Control all writes to the AD schema
The Schema Master is the only DC that can process writes to the Active Directory schema, such as those performed when extending the schema for Exchange or Lync.
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