On which of the following operating systems can a remote BlackBerry Monitoring Service be installed? (Choose one)

Question

Options

• AWindows 2000 SP4
• BWindows XP SP2
• CWindows Vista SP2
• DWindows Server 2008
• EWindows NT 4.0 SP5

• A
  3% (1)
• B
  8% (3)
• C
  3% (1)
• D
  76% (29)
• E
  11% (4)

Explanation

Windows Server 2008 (D) is correct because the BlackBerry Monitoring Service is an enterprise-grade server component designed to run on server-class operating systems. Microsoft Windows Server 2008 provides the required server infrastructure, services architecture, and stability needed for enterprise BlackBerry deployments.

Why the distractors are wrong:

• A (Windows 2000 SP4) and E (Windows NT 4.0 SP5) are obsolete legacy OS versions that predate the software requirements and lack modern security and service management features needed.
• B (Windows XP SP2) is a client/desktop OS, not a server OS - enterprise monitoring services require server editions for production deployment.
• C (Windows Vista SP2) is also a consumer desktop OS and lacks the server role infrastructure required for hosting monitoring services.

Memory tip: Think "Monitoring = Server." Any time you see a BlackBerry service (especially one that's remote and enterprise-facing), it belongs on a Server OS, not a desktop or legacy OS. Eliminate all non-Server options and legacy versions immediately, leaving only Server 2008 standing.

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