DIT 078 SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION

 DIT 078 SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION

QUESTION ONE (24 MARKS)

    a)    Discuss the duties of a Systems Administrator                              (8 marks)

    b)    Discuss the difference between Server computer and client computer. (4 marks)

    c)     DHCP has THREE main components. Briefly define DHCP and describe each of its components.                                                                                  (8 marks)

    d)    Explain TWO ways of assigning IP address to a node in a network. (4 marks)

QUESTION TWO (18 MARKS)

    a)    Explain why it is important to perform backups on a regular basis.  (2 marks)

    b)    Outline the challenges of System Administration.                       (6 marks)

    c)     Discuss the TWO major functions of active directory.                (4 marks)

    d)    Using dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP). Explain THREE methods of allocating IP addresses.                                                  (6 marks)

 

QUESTION THREE (18 MARKS)

    a)    As a Systems Administrator you are charged with the responsibilities of installing server operating system. However, before you make these installations, you have to consider hardware components. Discuss the following hardware components while outlining their importance before installation.                                                                                                            (8 marks)

                               i.            Memory

                             ii.            Processor/ CPU

                          iii.            Network

                           iv.            Storage

    b)    What is proxy server? State FOUR types.                                        (6 marks)

    c)     As a System Administrator, describe Two backup/ restore policy you may use.                                                                                                   (4 marks)

 

 

QUESTION FOUR (18 MARKS)

    a)    Explain at least FOUR messages defined by DHCP                    (4 marks)

    b)    User management is a System Administrator’s task. Discuss what it involves.                                                                                                    (8 marks)

    c)     Explain the following server services.                                               (6 marks)

                               i.            DNS

                             ii.            HTTP

                          iii.            Proxy

QUESTION FIVE (18 MARKS)

    a)    Discuss the following server Administrative Domains.              (8 marks)

                               i.            Network Domain

                             ii.            Database Domain

                          iii.            Web Domain

                           iv.            Operating System Domain

    b)    List any four server Operating Systems                                            (4 marks)

    c)     What is a protocol? Give ONE example.                                          (2 marks)

    d)    Differentiate the terms service packs and patches as used in server maintenance.                                                                                             (4 marks)