LX0-104 · Question #323
Which of the following are true when considering SMB/CIFS browsing? (Choose THREE correct answers)
The correct answer is A. Servers and workstations register their presence to the network. B. One or more machines on the network collate the local announcements. D. Elections are held to determine the roles of certain servers.. SMB/CIFS browsing involves network machines registering their presence, designated servers collating these announcements, and elections to determine which server manages the browse list.
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- AServers and workstations register their presence to the network.
- BOne or more machines on the network collate the local announcements.
- CIt is not possible to share NetBIOS name information across subnets.
- DElections are held to determine the roles of certain servers.
- ECurrently, only Microsoft Windows servers can initiate an election.
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(31 responses)- A94% (29)
- C3% (1)
- E3% (1)
Why each option
SMB/CIFS browsing involves network machines registering their presence, designated servers collating these announcements, and elections to determine which server manages the browse list.
Servers and workstations announce their presence on the network, registering themselves with the local master browser to be included in the network's browse list.
One or more machines, acting as browse masters, collect these announcements from other machines on the network segment and compile them into a browsable list of available resources.
NetBIOS name information *can* be shared across subnets through the use of WINS (Windows Internet Name Service) servers or by configuring LMHOSTS files, allowing cross-subnet browsing.
Elections are a mechanism used by SMB/CIFS networks to dynamically determine which server will assume the role of the local master browser and potentially other browse master roles.
Samba servers, when configured appropriately (e.g., as a local master or domain master browser), are fully capable of participating in and initiating browse elections, not just Microsoft Windows servers.
Concept tested: SMB/CIFS network browsing and elections
Source: https://wiki.samba.org/index.php/Samba_Server_and_Domain_Member_Walkthrough#Browse_Master
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