Network Infrastructure & IP Configuration Flashcards
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What process must occur before a Windows Server 2012 DHCP server can lease IP addresses in an Active Directory environment?
Answer: DHCP Authorization
DHCP Authorization in AD DS prevents rogue DHCP servers from distributing incorrect IP configuration; a server must be authorized before it serves leases.
Which DHCP option code specifies the default gateway for DHCP clients?
Answer: Option 003
DHCP Option 003 (Router) specifies the default gateway address that clients should use for off-subnet communication.
Which Windows Server 2012 DHCP feature allows two servers to share a scope's address pool for high availability?
Answer: DHCP Failover
DHCP Failover, new in Windows Server 2012, allows two DHCP servers to share a scope for load balancing and redundancy without requiring shared storage.
Which command displays DHCP lease details including the server address and lease expiry on a Windows client?
Answer: ipconfig /all
The ipconfig /all command displays detailed network configuration including DHCP lease information, server IP, and expiry time.
What is a DHCP reservation used for in Windows Server 2012?
Answer: To assign a specific IP address to a specific MAC address
A DHCP reservation ties a specific IP address to a client's MAC address, ensuring that client always receives the same IP from DHCP.
What DHCP object groups multiple scopes together to serve clients on a multineted physical network segment?
Answer: Superscope
A superscope groups multiple DHCP scopes, allowing a single server to manage addresses for multiple IP subnets on one physical segment.