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LX0-104 · Question #331

Which of the following are valid name resolution options for the name resolve order parameter in smb.conf? (Choose THREE correct answers)

The correct answer is A. host D. wins E. bcast. Valid options for the name resolve order parameter in smb.conf include host (for system hostname resolution), wins (for WINS server lookups), and bcast (for NetBIOS broadcasts).

Networking Fundamentals

Question

Which of the following are valid name resolution options for the name resolve order parameter in smb.conf? (Choose THREE correct answers)

Options

  • Ahost
  • Bfiles
  • Cldap
  • Dwins
  • Ebcast

How the community answered

(43 responses)
  • A
    95% (41)
  • B
    2% (1)
  • C
    2% (1)

Why each option

Valid options for the `name resolve order` parameter in `smb.conf` include `host` (for system hostname resolution), `wins` (for WINS server lookups), and `bcast` (for NetBIOS broadcasts).

AhostCorrect

The `host` option in `name resolve order` instructs Samba to use the standard system hostname resolution mechanisms, such as DNS and `/etc/hosts`, for NetBIOS name resolution.

Bfiles

The `files` option is used in other contexts like `nsswitch.conf` for user/group resolution from local files, but it is not a valid method for NetBIOS name-to-IP resolution in `name resolve order`.

Cldap

`ldap` is used for directory services and authentication, primarily for user and group information, and is not a valid option for the NetBIOS `name resolve order` parameter, which focuses on IP address resolution.

DwinsCorrect

The `wins` option directs Samba to query the WINS server specified in the `smb.conf` file for NetBIOS name resolution.

EbcastCorrect

The `bcast` option enables Samba to attempt NetBIOS name resolution using local network broadcasts.

Concept tested: Samba NetBIOS name resolution order (name resolve order)

Source: https://www.samba.org/samba/docs/current/manpages/smb.conf.5.html

Topics

#Samba#smb.conf#name resolution#WINS#broadcast

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