20+ practice questions focused on server-administration — one of the most tested topics on the CompTIA Server+ SK0-005 exam. Each question includes a detailed explanation so you learn why the right answer is correct.
Start server-administration PracticeA server administrator is tasked with ensuring that a critical database server remains available in the event of a hardware failure. The solution must provide automatic failover with minimal administrative overhead. Which of the following should be implemented?
Explanation: Server clustering provides automatic failover between nodes, ensuring high availability with minimal administrative overhead. RAID 1 offers disk redundancy but not server-level failover. Load balancing distributes traffic but does not automatically redirect if a server fails. Scheduled backups restore data after a failure but do not prevent downtime.
Which TWO of the following are considered best practices for securing a server's remote management access?
Explanation: Using SSH key-based authentication provides strong encryption and eliminates password theft risks. Disabling unused services reduces the attack surface. Enabling default administrative shares increases exposure. Allowing all inbound ICMP can facilitate reconnaissance. Telnet sends data in plaintext and is insecure.
Your organization is migrating a Windows Server 2019 file server with 2 TB of shared data to a new server running Windows Server 2022. The migration must minimize user downtime and ensure file permissions are preserved. Users access files during business hours (8 AM to 6 PM) and the migration must be completed within a four-hour window starting at 10 PM on Saturday. You plan to use DFS Replication (DFSR) for initial data copy and then perform a final synchronization during the cutover. After setting up DFSR between the old and new servers, you realize that the initial replication will take approximately 12 hours due to the large number of files. What should you do to complete the migration within the allowed window?
Explanation: Option C is correct because pre-staging data using robocopy with appropriate flags (copying security and attributes) and then enabling DFSR for the delta changes is a best practice for large migrations. Option A is wrong because simply increasing DFSR bandwidth does not reduce the time needed for initial replication of 2 TB. Option B is wrong because using robocopy alone during the cutover window may not complete within four hours if you need to copy all data; pre-staging is required. Option D is wrong because performing a full backup and restore during the window is too time-consuming for 2 TB.
A technician is installing a new server for a department. The server will run a single application that requires high reliability. The operating system should be protected against a single disk failure without sacrificing read performance. Which RAID configuration is MOST appropriate?
Explanation: Option D is correct because RAID 1 mirrors the OS drive, providing fault tolerance and good read performance. Option A (RAID 0) has no redundancy. Option B (RAID 5) requires at least three disks and has write penalty. Option C (RAID 6) requires at least four disks and is overkill for a simple OS mirror.
A SQL Server database administrator wants to backup a large database (500 GB) with minimal impact on transaction log growth and recovery time. Which TWO backup strategies should the administrator implement? (Choose two.)
Explanation: Options A and D are correct. A: A full backup copies the entire database, and is needed as a base. D: Transaction log backups control log growth and allow point-in-time recovery. Option B is wrong because differential backups depend on a recent full backup. Option C is wrong because copy-only backups do not affect the log sequence, but they don't control log growth. Option E is wrong because tail-log backups are taken just before disaster recovery, not regularly.
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