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SK0-003 · Question #97

A company is deploying a new file server to consolidate shares from several legacy servers. Which of the following is the BEST method to ensure that the new file shares are being used?

The correct answer is C. Create a logon script to remap the old file shares to the new file shares. When migrating file shares from legacy servers, the most efficient method to ensure users access the new shares is through automated drive mapping.

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Question

A company is deploying a new file server to consolidate shares from several legacy servers. Which of the following is the BEST method to ensure that the new file shares are being used?

Options

  • ASetup the new file server and shut down the legacy servers.
  • BRemove all the DNS entries for the legacy servers.
  • CCreate a logon script to remap the old file shares to the new file shares.
  • DGo to each users computer, remove all shares and setup the new shares.

How the community answered

(36 responses)
  • A
    3% (1)
  • B
    8% (3)
  • C
    69% (25)
  • D
    19% (7)

Why each option

When migrating file shares from legacy servers, the most efficient method to ensure users access the new shares is through automated drive mapping.

ASetup the new file server and shut down the legacy servers.

Shutting down legacy servers without remapping shares would lead to users losing access to critical files and cause significant disruption to operations.

BRemove all the DNS entries for the legacy servers.

Removing DNS entries for legacy servers would prevent name resolution but would not automatically remap existing drive letters or ensure users connect to the new shares.

CCreate a logon script to remap the old file shares to the new file shares.Correct

A logon script can be deployed through Group Policy or other centralized management tools to automatically disconnect old network drives and remap them to the new file server's shares upon user login. This method ensures a consistent transition for all users, minimizes manual intervention, and significantly reduces downtime or confusion by automating the update of drive mappings.

DGo to each users computer, remove all shares and setup the new shares.

Manually visiting each user's computer to modify drive mappings is an extremely time-consuming and inefficient method for a company-wide migration and is not scalable.

Concept tested: File share migration automation; User drive mapping via script

Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/identity/ad-ds/manage/group-policy-preferences-overview

Topics

#file share migration#logon scripts#user adoption#server consolidation

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