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D-PST-DY-23 · Question #70

SIMULATION You create an SMB NAS server in the PowerStore simulator using the provided information. Here's the information that is given: NAS and SMB computer name: payrollserver Network Interface…

The correct answer is A. 1. Navigate to NAS Servers Go to Compute > NAS Servers. Click Add NAS Server. 2. Option A is correct because it accurately describes the required navigation path and configuration sequence for creating an SMB NAS server in Dell PowerStore: starting at Compute > NAS Servers, clicking Add NAS Server, and entering all provided parameters (name, network…

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SIMULATION You create an SMB NAS server in the PowerStore simulator using the provided information. Here's the information that is given: NAS and SMB computer name: payrollserver Network Interface: BaseEnclosure-bond1 IP address: 192.168.2.20 Subnet: /24 Gateway: 192.168.2.254 VLAN: 1504 AD/DNS: 192.168.2.50 Windows domain name: company.com Domain administrator credentials: (presumably Administrator/password) Answer: 1. Navigate to NAS Servers Go to Compute > NAS Servers. Click Add NAS Server. 2. Configure NAS Server Settings NAS Server Name: Enter payrollserver. Network Interface: Select BaseEnclosure-bond1. IP Address: Enter 192.168.2.20. Subnet: Enter /24. Gateway: Enter 192.168.2.254. VLAN: Enter 1504. AD/DNS: Enter 192.168.2.50. Windows domain name: Enter company.com. Domain administrator credentials: Enter Administrator for the username and password for the password. 3. Add the NAS Server Click Add. Verification After the NAS server is created, you can verify its configuration on the NAS Servers page. Check that all the settings are correct. Key Considerations Network Connectivity: Ensure that the network interface (BaseEnclosure-bond1) is properly configured and connected to the network with the specified VLAN. Active Directory Integration: The provided domain administrator credentials will be used to join the NAS server to the Active Directory domain. Make sure these credentials are valid. DNS Resolution: The AD/DNS server IP address (192.168.2.50) should be reachable from the PowerStore appliance for proper name resolution. By following these steps, you'll successfully create an SMB NAS server with the specified configuration in the PowerStore simulator.

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  • A
    1. Navigate to NAS Servers Go to Compute > NAS Servers. Click Add NAS Server. 2

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Explanation

Option A is correct because it accurately describes the required navigation path and configuration sequence for creating an SMB NAS server in Dell PowerStore: starting at Compute > NAS Servers, clicking Add NAS Server, and entering all provided parameters (name, network interface, IP, subnet, gateway, VLAN, AD/DNS, and domain credentials) before clicking Add.

Since this is a simulation question with only one valid procedural path, there are no meaningful distractors - the question tests whether you can execute the correct steps in the correct order, not choose between competing options.

The critical detail examiners look for is joining the NAS server to Active Directory using the domain administrator credentials, which enables SMB (Windows file sharing) functionality; skipping or misordering any step would cause the server creation to fail.

Memory tip: Think "C-NAS-IP-AD" - Compute menu → NAS Server name/interface → IP/subnet/gateway/VLAN → AD/DNS + domain join. This covers the four logical stages of the workflow in order.

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#NAS server#SMB#Active Directory#network interface

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