Case Study Questions | MCSE: Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure Design Study Guide (70-297)

1.	What is the primary reason for Insane Systems directory service upgrade? Application support Domain restructuring Planned obsolescence Reduced TCO
2.	What other reason was identified for the upgrade? Application support Domain restructuring Planned obsolescence Reduced TCO
3.	When baselining the current network infrastructure, which of the following tools should be used to give Insane Systems the total network usage? Performance Monitor Performance Logs And Alerts System Monitor Network Monitor
4.	Using the following address ranges and allocation types, create a Subnet Allocation form that details the current address assignment.
5.	Using the following choice, create a Connection Type form that details the current WAN connection.

Answers

1.	C. After interviewing the stakeholders, one item stands out: they fear that the operating system will no longer be supported and want to have the support that a new operating system will receive.
2.	D. They wish to take advantage of a primarily centralized administrative staff so that they can keep their costs at a minimum, while having support personnel at the remote sites to take care of hands-on support needs.
3.	D. While the other tools will allow the monitoring of the network to determine the current utilization patterns, Network Monitor also captures packets that are sent on the network so that the traffic patterns and the types of traffic can be documented.
4.	Looking at the information that was gathered from the existing network, the corporate network is comprised of 5 subnets, one for the servers, 192.168.1.0/24, and four for making up the client segments, 192.168.10.0/24, 192.168.11.0/24, 192.168.12.0/24, and 192.168.13.0/24. The manufacturing facility has a single subnet on which all of the systems reside, 192.168.20.0/24. All of the subnets use DHCP for IP configuration with the exception of the server segment where all of the systems are statically configured.
5.	Currently, the only connection that is in place is the dial-up connection between the corporate office and the manufacturing plant. As soon as the other offices go online, they will have connections also.