SK0-003 · Question #788
Which of the following services can automatically provide client PCs with both their domain name and network time server upon boot?
The correct answer is A. DHCP. Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) automatically assigns IP addresses and provides other essential network configuration parameters, including domain name and network time server information, to client PCs upon boot.
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Which of the following services can automatically provide client PCs with both their domain name and network time server upon boot?
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- ADHCP
- BDNS
- CWINS
- DNTP
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Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) automatically assigns IP addresses and provides other essential network configuration parameters, including domain name and network time server information, to client PCs upon boot.
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) servers are configured to provide various network parameters to clients, including an IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, DNS server addresses, and often additional options like the domain name and network time protocol (NTP) server address. This happens automatically when a client boots and requests an IP lease.
DNS (Domain Name System) resolves domain names to IP addresses but does not assign network configuration parameters to client PCs.
WINS (Windows Internet Name Service) maps NetBIOS names to IP addresses but does not provide domain names or network time server information to clients.
NTP (Network Time Protocol) is used to synchronize computer clocks over a network but does not assign network configuration parameters to client PCs; rather, it receives the time server address from another service like DHCP.
Concept tested: DHCP server configuration options
Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/networking/technologies/dhcp/dhcp-top
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