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SK0-003 · Question #431

Which of the following Microsoft technologies allows for file replication between servers?

The correct answer is C. DFS. Microsoft's Distributed File System (DFS), specifically DFS Replication (DFS-R), enables efficient and multi-master replication of files and folders between servers.

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Question

Which of the following Microsoft technologies allows for file replication between servers?

Options

  • ASMS
  • BSYSVOL
  • CDFS
  • DNTFS

How the community answered

(30 responses)
  • A
    3% (1)
  • B
    3% (1)
  • C
    87% (26)
  • D
    7% (2)

Why each option

Microsoft's Distributed File System (DFS), specifically DFS Replication (DFS-R), enables efficient and multi-master replication of files and folders between servers.

ASMS

SMS (System Management Server) was an earlier Microsoft product primarily for software deployment, inventory, and remote control, not file replication.

BSYSVOL

SYSVOL is a shared directory that stores the server copy of the domain's public files, primarily Group Policy objects and logon scripts, and it uses DFS Replication but is not the technology itself.

CDFSCorrect

DFS (Distributed File System) in Windows Server includes DFS Replication (DFS-R), a multi-master replication engine that copies updates to files and folders between servers. This allows for data redundancy and availability across different servers, making it ideal for distributed file shares and ensuring users can access the latest versions of files regardless of which server they connect to.

DNTFS

NTFS (New Technology File System) is a file system used for storing and organizing files on a hard drive, providing features like permissions and compression, but it does not inherently perform file replication between servers.

Concept tested: Microsoft DFS file replication

Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/storage/dfs-namespaces/dfs-overview

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#Microsoft technologies#DFS#File replication#Server administration

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