Network Infrastructure & DNS Services Flashcards
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What does the 'ipconfig /registerdns' command do on a Windows Server 2012 client?
Answer: Forces re-registration of the client's DNS records with the DNS server
Running 'ipconfig /registerdns' triggers the DNS client to re-register its A (and PTR) records with the configured DNS server, useful after IP changes.
In Windows Server 2012, what is the primary purpose of the Network Policy Server (NPS) role?
Answer: Serve as a RADIUS server to authenticate and authorize network access requests
NPS acts as a RADIUS server, authenticating and authorizing connection requests from wireless, VPN, and dial-up clients against network policies.
Which Windows Server 2012 networking feature automatically assigns a link-local IPv6 address to a network interface?
Answer: Stateless Address Autoconfiguration (SLAAC)
SLAAC allows IPv6 hosts to automatically configure a link-local address using their interface identifier combined with the fe80::/10 prefix, without a DHCP server.
In a Windows Server 2012 environment, what is the default lease duration for a DHCP scope?
Answer: 8 days
The default DHCP lease duration in Windows Server 2012 is 8 days, after which clients must renew their IP address lease.
Which Windows Server 2012 feature allows administrators to implement Quality of Service (QoS) policies on network traffic?
Answer: Policy-based QoS via Group Policy
Policy-based QoS in Windows Server 2012 uses Group Policy to assign DSCP values and throttle bandwidth for specific applications or traffic flows.
What tool in Windows Server 2012 provides a graphical view of network bandwidth usage and active connections in real time?
Answer: Resource Monitor > Network tab
Resource Monitor's Network tab provides real-time data on per-process network activity, TCP connections, and listening ports on Windows Server 2012.
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