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E20-390 · Question #8

Before creating a CIFS server that will participate in a Windows Domain, what EMC best practice should you follow?

The correct answer is B. Configuring NTP synchronization with a KDC. There are some preparation steps needed for CIFS. Windows Active Directory uses Kerberos authentication and it is time-sensitive. It is a best practice to configure the Data Mover to acquire its time from a server on the network using the Network Time Protocol (NTP) to ensure…

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Question

Before creating a CIFS server that will participate in a Windows Domain, what EMC best practice should you follow?

Options

  • APopulating DNS with the new host entries
  • BConfiguring NTP synchronization with a KDC
  • CPerforming a health check on the VNX system
  • DCreating placeholder entries in the Active Directory

How the community answered

(34 responses)
  • A
    3% (1)
  • B
    82% (28)
  • C
    6% (2)
  • D
    9% (3)

Explanation

There are some preparation steps needed for CIFS. Windows Active Directory uses Kerberos authentication and it is time-sensitive. It is a best practice to configure the Data Mover to acquire its time from a server on the network using the Network Time Protocol (NTP) to ensure it is in time synchronization with the Key Distribution Center (KDC).

Topics

#CIFS server#Windows Domain#NTP synchronization#KDC Kerberos

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