9b Network Services Flashcards
What does DNS stand for?
Domain Name Server
What is the function of DNS?
Translates IPs into domains.
What are Directory Services used for?
Organise Information on network objects such as users & computers. (uac, login information, software versions)
What are some common Directory Services?
AD - Active Directory (Windows)
OD - Open Directory (Mac OS)
OpenLDAP - Linux
What is the server called that runs the directory service?
Domain Controller
What do domain services provide?
information about the network is available from a single repository making it easily accessible to users to allow for centralised administration, authorisation and authentication.
What do Authentication Services provide?
username/password login authentication based on the details in your directory services on your domain controller
Remote login services
What is the main function of DHCP?
assigns IPs to devices
What is the process involved in routing?
directing data packets between multiple networks to reach its destination.
OSPF open shortest path first
How is routing performed?
through the use of routing tables.
What information do routing tables hold?
information on the destination and gateway IPs.
What is the name of the service that provides remote access?
Remote Access Services such as RDP and SSH
What do group credentials allow?
Different levels of access to files
What are essential services on a server?
File, Web and Email
