Objective 4.3

Implement a Cluster Server

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B. Incorrect: An arbitrated loop is a type of Fibre Channel connection used to cre-

ate a shared storage solution for a server cluster; it has nothing to do with detect-

ing offline cluster servers.

C. Incorrect: Multicast is an operational mode for Network Load Balancing clusters

and a type of Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) message

that uses a single address to represent a group of hosts. Neither of these defini-

tions is related to the process of detecting offline cluster servers.

D. Correct: All the servers in a cluster transmit a heartbeat message once a second

to the other cluster servers. If the heartbeats from a particular server stop, the

other servers assume it is offline and begin the convergence process, to compen-

sate for losing a server.

4.

Correct Answers: B and D

A. Incorrect: A Windows Server 2003 server cluster that uses a shared SCSI storage

solution can have no more than 2 nodes.

B. Correct: A 4-node Windows Server 2003 server cluster can only use Fibre Chan-

nel for its shared storage solution.

C. Incorrect: Although the cluster servers would benefit from the installation of a

second network interface adapter for cluster-related traffic, it is not a requirement.

D. Correct: A 4-node Windows Server 2003 server cluster must use a Fibre Channel

switched fabric network as its shared storage solution, which requires the installa-

tion of a Fibre Channel switch.

5.

Correct Answers: B, C, and E

A. Incorrect: To back up cluster disk signatures, you must use the Automated Sys-

tem Recovery (ASR) feature in the Backup program.

B. Correct: The System State object includes the Active Directory database as well

as boot files and other important system elements.

C. Correct: Backing up the System State element protects the cluster quorum on any

server on which the Cluster service is running.

D. Incorrect: The System State element does not include the data stored on cluster

disks. To back up this data, you must use a standard backup job, such as a full

backup.

E. Correct: The System State element includes the registry, as well as boot files and

other important system elements.