14-D Flashcards
What is one of the main uses of networks?
File- and printer-sharing
What are the two main network models mentioned?
- Workgroup
- Domain
What is a workgroup?
A peer-to-peer network model where management of shared resources is performed on individual computers
What is a domain in networking?
A client/server model that groups computers for security and centralized administration
What is the default workgroup name in Windows?
WORKGROUP
How can the hostname of a computer be changed?
Using the System Properties dialog (sysdm.cpl)
What network type must be set to Private for file sharing in a workgroup?
Network type must be set to Private
What are the two options that must be selected to share files on the network?
- Turn on network discovery
- Turn on file and printer sharing
What does disabling password-protected sharing do?
Allows anyone to access file shares without entering credentials
What is the purpose of the Guest user account in network sharing?
To allow network access without credentials when password-protected sharing is disabled
What is nearby sharing?
Sharing data between a PC and smartphone or other device over Bluetooth
What is the purpose of configuring a file share?
To make resources available for others to access
What is the Public folder in Windows?
A directory that all users can read and write to, which can be shared over the network
What is the Everyone group in Windows sharing?
A special system group that contains all user accounts
What is a mapped drive?
A share assigned to a drive letter on a client device
What command is used to display a list of servers on the local network?
net view
What is the command to map a folder to a drive letter?
net use [drive letter]: [server][folder] /persistent:yes
True or False: A printer can be shared on the network.
True
What are NTFS permissions?
Permissions applied for both network and local access to files and folders
What are the four basic NTFS permissions?
- Read/list/execute
- Write
- Modify
- Full control
What does explicit deny do in permission settings?
Overrides any other permissions in most cases
What is the inheritance behavior of NTFS permissions?
Assigned permissions are automatically inherited by files and subfolders created under the folder
What happens when both share and NTFS permissions are applied?
The most restrictive permission applies when accessing the resource over the network
What must a computer have to communicate on a domain?
Its own account in the domain
What Windows edition cannot join a domain?
Windows Home edition
What is a home folder in a domain?
A private drive mapped to a network share for storing personal files
What does folder redirection do?
Redirects user profile data to network storage
What is a roaming profile?
Copies the whole profile from a share at logon and updates it back at logoff
What is a roaming profile?
A roaming profile copies the whole profile from a share at logon and copies the updated profile back at logoff.
Roaming profiles can impact network bandwidth and sign-in/sign-out performance if large data files are involved.
How is a roaming profile configured?
By entering the path to a share in the Profile path box in the general form \SERVER\ROAMING$\%USERNAME%.
This allows user profiles to be stored on a network share.
What is folder redirection?
Folder redirection changes the target of a personal folder to a file share, making it available across the network.
Common folders for redirection include Documents, Pictures, and Start Menu.
Can folder redirection be used with roaming profiles?
Yes, folder redirection can be used independently or in conjunction with roaming profiles.
How is folder redirection configured?
Folder redirection is configured via a Group Policy Object (GPO).
What might cause an ‘Access Denied’ error when saving a file?
The cause could be insufficient permissions on the folder or file.
Assuming normal configuration without file corruption, encryption, or malware.
What does a $ symbol at the end of a share name signify?
It indicates a hidden share.
What happens to files and subfolders when NTFS permissions are set on a folder?
By default, the NTFS permissions apply to the files and subfolders within that folder.
If a user has Read permissions from a share and Deny Write from NTFS permissions, can they view files in the folder over the network?
Yes, the user can view files in the folder.
What are the effective NTFS permissions for a user assigned Read permissions via their account and Full Control via group membership?
The user has Full Control permissions for the resource.
What are the prerequisites for joining a computer to a domain?
The computer must have network connectivity to the domain and a valid account in the domain.
