What is the minimum software operating system required to install an extra BlackBerry Administration Service at the Vancouver site? (Choose one)

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Options

• AWindows XP SP2 and above
• BWindows 2000 SP4 and above
• CWindows 2000 Standard Server SP4 and above
• DWindows 2003 SP1 and above
• EWindows 2003 R2 and above

• A
  2% (1)
• B
  2% (1)
• C
  15% (7)
• D
  74% (34)
• E
  7% (3)

Explanation

Option D is correct because BlackBerry Administration Service (BAS) requires a server-grade OS with sufficient security and service infrastructure - specifically Windows Server 2003 SP1 or later as the documented minimum supported platform for BAS installation.

Why the distractors are wrong:

• A (Windows XP SP2) - XP is a desktop OS, not a server OS; BAS requires server-class Windows to support the necessary services and multi-user environment.
• B (Windows 2000 SP4) - Too old and lacks the security model and IIS features that BAS depends on; Windows 2000 support was dropped.
• C (Windows 2000 Standard Server SP4) - Same problem as B; even the server edition of Windows 2000 is below the minimum threshold.
• E (Windows 2003 R2) - R2 is a later release than SP1, so while it works, it's not the minimum - it excludes valid installations on base 2003 SP1 systems, making it too restrictive.

Memory tip: Think "2003 SP1 = BAS baseline." The pattern is: must be a server OS (eliminates XP and W2000), and the earliest valid server version is 2003 with at least SP1 - R2 came after SP1, so D (SP1) is the true minimum floor.

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