Lesson 25 Flashcards
What’s the relationship between clients and servers as it relates to network service access?
Client software is used to access network services provided by server software. The connection is established using a common network protocol known by both the client and server software. Thus, the client and server software can be from different sources.
What’s the relationship between a network service and a network port?
Network services are established using a common network protocol. The protocol specifies which TCP or UDP port number is used for communications.
What’s the primary interface for configuring network service applications?
Internet Accounts preference is the primary interface in OS X for configuring built-in network applications.
Which five network file services can you connect to from the Finder’s Connect to Server dialog?
From the “Connect to Server” dialog in the Finder, you can connect to:
• Apple File Protocol (AFP)
• Server Message Blocks/Common Internet File System (SMB/
CIFS)
• SMB2
• Network File System (NFS)
From the “Connect to Server” dialog in the Finder, you can connect to:
• Apple File Protocol (AFP)
• Server Message Blocks/Common Internet File System (SMB/
CIFS)
• SMB2
• Network File System (NFS)
How are items inside the Finder’s Network folder populated?
The Finder populates the Network folder using information provided by the dynamic network services discovery protocols. Computers providing services appear as resources inside the Network folder, and service discovery zones or workgroups appear as folders. Any currently connected servers also appear in the Network folder.
Which two methods can be used to automatically connect a network share?
To automatically connect a file share when the user logs in to the system, drag the share from the Finder to the user’s login items in Users & Groups preferences. Or you can drag the share to the right side of the user’s Dock, and it will automatically connect when the user clicks the share’s icon in the Dock.
What are three common troubleshooting techniques for issues involving failure to connect to network services?
Review Network preferences, review the Network Utility statistics, and attempt to connect to different network services.
How can you verify that a specific network service is available from a service provider?
To verify a specific service is available from a service provider, first use the Network Utility Ping tab to verify basic connectivity. Then use the Network Utility Port Scan tab to verify the specific service port(s) are open. You should always limit the port scan to the specific ports required for the network service you’re testing.
What are some known issues that arise when connecting to network file services?
Files with metadata may cause problems for NFS or WebDAV network file systems. Also, avoid AFP 2 services provided by Windows file servers.
