                                OS/2 LAN Server Administration I
                                Test 103


TEST INFORMATION:

- Required for Certified LAN Server Administrator and Certified LAN 
  Server Engineer
- Number of questions:  60
- Passing % Score:      65
- Length (in minutes):  75


PREPARATION:

- Self Study

LAN Server Certification Handbook

-  IBM Courses

G4360              OS/2 LAN Server 3.0 Administration I
G3890              OS/2 LAN Server 4.0 Administration I







































                                OS/2 LAN Server Administration I
                                Test 103 Objectives
                                Version 2

SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION

-  Define the functions and advantages of the domain concept and single
   system image.
-  Identify the machine types and roles in an 0S/2 LAN Server environment.
-  Describe the DCDB and its contents.

SECTION 2 - PRODUCT OVERVIEW

-  Explain the difference between OS/2 LAN Server Entry and Advanced.
-  Identify the software requirements for OS/2 LAN Server versions.

SECTION 3 - NETWORK SERVICES

-  Recognize each network service.
-  Describe generally what each service does.
-  List the ways to start, stop, pause, or continue services.
-  Understand the ramifications of stopping or pausing certain critical services.
-  Configure the alerter service.
-  Describe the Remote IPL and its pros and cons.

SECTION 4 - DEFINING USERS AND GROUPS

-  Identify user ID restrictions and uniqueness requirements.
-  Define the different types of users in an OS/2 LAN Server domain.
-  Change the default security settings for users.
-  Use user profile management, the command line interface, and
   the LAN Server administration graphical user interface(GUI) to create
   users and groups.
-  Identify which file on the server contains the user and group information.
-  Discuss the types of user operators and their capabilities.
-  Create user operators.

SECTION 5 - SHARING AND USING NETWORK RESOURCES

-  Define the terms 'Alias' and 'Netname' and how they are used to share
   resources.
-  List the four types of network resources.
-  Create aliases via the full screen interface (FSI), the LAN Server
   Administration  (GUI) and the command line for network resources.
-  Create netnames via the FSI, the GUI and the command line for
   network resources.
-  Define the term 'UNC'.
-  Create temporary connections to resources via the FSI, the GUI
   and the command line.

SECTION 6 - HOME DIRECTORIES

-  Define the term 'home directory' and how it can be used.
-  Create a home directory using the FSI, the GUI and the command
   line.
-  Identify the difference in definitions between using the FSI and
   command line.
-  Monitor home directory usage.
-  Generate alerts when home directory size exceeds imposed ranges.

SECTION 7 - CONTROLLING ACCESS TO RESOURCES

-  List and describe the types of permissions available by resource.
-  Create access control profiles for resources on the server via the
   FSI, the GUI and the command line.
-  Explain the sequence of access control checking when a user attempts
   to access a resource.
-  Determine the effective access control rights for a user.
-  Describe the implications of the Apply functions.
-  Identify where access control profiles are stored for LAN Server Entry
   and Advanced.

SECTION 8 - DEFINING APPLICATIONS

-  List the types of applications in an OS/2 LAN Server environment.
-  Create the following definitions on an OS/2 LAN Server:
    -    application (OS/2 and DOS)
    -    working directory
    -    network assignments
    -    program starter
-  Enable an application to access its DLLs.

SECTION 9 - PRINTING IN THE LAN ENVIRONMENT

-  Use concepts such as printer objects, printer queues, printer pooling,
   aliases, Logon assignments, etc., to define a shared printer.
-  Create a network printer object on a requester machine.
-  Print a job remotely from a requester.

SECTION 10 - DEFINING EXTERNAL AND CROSS-DOMAIN RESOURCES

-  Explain the term 'external' and 'cross-domain' resources
   with reference to an OS/2 LAN Server environment.
-  Define an 'external' and  'cross-domain' resource.
-  List the types of 'external' and 'cross-domain' resources.
-  Identify how users access 'external' and 'cross-domain'
   resources.

SECTION 11 - STATISTICS AND LOGS

-  Modify three types of log files available for review.
-  View and clear the audit trail, error log, and statistics.
-  Identify what types of information are available in log files.
-  List ways that the log files can be used by a network administrator.
-  Use the AT scheduler to automate tasks.

SECTION 12 - BACKUP AND RECOVERY TASKS

-  Define why regular backup is necessary.
-  List three types of backup procedures.
-  Identify the critical files of an OS/2 LAN Server.
-  Configure a server to act as a backup domain controller.
-  Recover domain operations after a domain controller failure.



                                LAN Server Administration I
                                Sample Test 103
                                Version 1

SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION

1. When does the LAN Requester workstation become part of a domain?

a.  When a user has logged on to a domain at the workstation.
b.  When the LAN Requester software is started on the workstation.
c.  When the LAN Requester software is installed on the workstation.
d.  When the domain name parameter is completed on the logon panel.

2. If a domain has only one server, that server must also be the

a.  requester
b.  additional server
c.  domain controller
d.  backup domain controller

SECTION 2 - PRODUCT OVERVIEW

3. Which directories must reside on a server machine BEFORE LAN Server 4.0 may be installed?

a. \OS2
b. \IBMLAN
c. \IBMCOM
d. \CMLIB

SECTION 3 - NETWORK SERVICES

4. Which network services send notification of low disk space on the server?

a.  Netrun
b.  Alerter
c.  Generic Alerter
d.  Requester

5. From the LAN Server 4.0 GUI, how does the administrator determine the
status of services for a server in the domain?

a.  Select the server in the Defined Servers folder; display the pop-up
     menu for the server and select Services to display the status of server services.
b.  Select the server in the Defined Servers folder; open the server
     object, and the Services folder to view the status of services for this server.
c.  At the server system, display the pop-up menu for the OS/2 desktop;
     select Services to display the status of server service
d.  At the server system in the IBM LAN Services folder, double-click
     on Server Services to display the status of server services.

6. What happens if the Netlogon service on a domain controller is stopped
and it is the only server in the domain?

a.  The Server service stops.
b.  The Requester service stops.
c.  All users are logged off the domain.
d.  Users logged on can continue to work, but no additional uers can logon.

SECTION 4 - DEFINING USERS AND GROUPS

7. Which must an OS/2 requester user do first to create an alias?

a.  Use the command line.
b.  Define the netname first.
c.  Obtain the resource name.
d.  Use the full-screen interface.
e.  Obtain administrator privileges.

8. Which statement about the contents of a User Account object in LAN Server
4.0 is correct:

a.  A User Account object includes information about the user, and
     includes a home directory and logon assignments. Application information
     is not included.
b.  A User Account object includes information about the user, and
     includes logon assignments  and application information only. Home
     directories can only be assigned from the command line.
c.  A User Account object includes information about the user, and
     includes logon assignments, applications and home directory information.
d.  A User Account object includes information about the user only.
     Information about a user's logon assignments, home directories and
     applications are included in Resource Definitions.

9. A user ID is created with the ________ command.

a.  NET USER
b.  NET ACCOUNTS
c.  NET PASSWORD
d.  NET USER CREATE

SECTION 5 - SHARING AND USING NETWORK RESOURCES

10. An administrator can restrict the number of  users connected to a resource
at one time by which two of the following methods:

a.  Specifying a maximum number in the "Maximum concurrent connections" section
     of the alias definition, or when sharing a resource using a from the GUI
b.  Including the "/USERS:number" parameter in the NET ALIAS command
     for aliases, or NET SHARE command for netnames
c.  Specifying a maximum number in the "Maximum concurrent connections"
     section of the application definition
d.  Specifying a maximum number in the "Maximum concurrent connections"
     section of the access control profile for both aliases and netnames

11. In LAN Server 4.0, alias objects are located in the _______________ folder.

a.  Resource Definitions
b.  Alias Definitions
c.  Shared Resources
d.  Network Resources

12. Through which resources can temporary connections be established?

a.  OS/2 2.X Network icon
b.  DLR Windows File Manager
c.  full-screen interface - Actions option
d.  full-screen interface - Definitions option
e.  User Profile Management - User Profile panel

13. How do users determine if all their logon file and printer assignments
were successfully completed?

a.  Examine the audit trail.
b.  Issue the NET USE command.
c.  Issue the NET VIEW command.
d.  Examine the domain definition.

SECTION 6 - HOME DIRECTORIES

14. Using LAN Server 4.0, a home directory can specified using which two of the
following methods:

a.  By opening the user object in the User Accounts folder, and
     specifying a server and path on the Home Directory page.
b.  From the command line using the NET USER command, including the /HOMEDIR
     parameter.
c.  By opening the user object in the User Accounts folder, and checking
     the Home Directory box on the Account Info page.
d.  From the command line using the NET ASSIGN command, including the
     /HOMEDIR parameter.

15. How do you impose a target limit on the size of a home directory?

a.  Run CHKSTOR with the /LIMIT option.
b.  Run MAXSTORAGE with the /SIZE option.
c.  Use NET USER with the /MAXSTORAGE parameter.
d.  Use UPM to limit the size of a home directory when the user is defined.

SECTION 7 - CONTROLLING ACCESS TO RESOURCES

16. When the administrator chooses to propagate an access control profile for a
directory resource, what happens?  Choose the two best answers.

a.  The ACP is copied to all lower level subdirectories.
b.  If an ACP exists for a lower level subdirectory, the new access
     permissions are added to the existing permissions.
c.  If an ACP exists for a lower level subdirectory, the new access
     permissions replace the existing permissions.
d.  The ACP is copied to all subdirectories, giving user access to the server's drive.

SECTION 8 - DEFINING APPLICATIONS

17. To configure DOS and Windows applications to run on an OS/2 4.0 Requester
using LAN Server 4.0, the administrator must

a.  copy the application .EXE files to the user's home directory.
b.  be sure rundosapps=yes is in the requester's IBMLAN.INI file.
c.  create a special .CMD file to launch each DOS or Windows application
     that will run on an OS/2 Requester.
d.  create a DOS application definition in the Public Application Definitions folder.

18. Which two methods can an administrator use to ensure that a shared OS/2
application will find the necessary DLL files on the server when the
application is executed by a user?

a.  A network assignment is defined for the application.
b.  The application is added to the user's program starter.
c.  A working directory is specified in the application definition
     which points to the DLL directory on the server.
d.  The LIBPATH statement in the requester's CONFIG.SYS is
     updated to point to a DLL directory on the server.

SECTION 9 - PRINTING IN THE LAN ENVIRONMENT

19. What does the print object on the OS/2 desktop represent?

a.  the print job
b.  the print queue
c.  the number of print queues
d.  the physical printer device

20. Which methods do DOS LAN Requester users have available to print to a
shared printer?

a.  DOS commands
b.  the NET PRINT command
c.  the network printer object
d.  the Print a File option in the LAN Services group

SECTION 10 - DEFINING EXTERNAL RESOURCES

21. To create a cross-domain directory alias in LAN Server 4.0 using the
GUI the administrator must

a.  Drag and drop an external resource template in the Resource
     Definitions folder, and specify the server name and alias name of
     of the resource in the other domain. Then edit the NET USE statements
     in the .BAT or .CMD files so users can connect to the resource.
b.  Drag a drop directory template in the Resource Definitions folder,
     and specify the server name and alias name of the resource in the
     other domain. Then edit the NET USE statements in the .BAT or
     .CMD  files so users can connect to the resource.
c.  Drag and drop an external resource template in the Resource
     Definitions folder, and specify the server name and alias name of
     the resource in the other domain. There are no .BAT or .CMD files to edit.
d.  Drag a drop directory template in the Resource Definitions folder
     and specify the server name and alias name of the resource in the
     other domain. There are no .BAT or .CMD files to edit.

22. A user in DOMAIN2 must access a printer in DOMAIN1. The administrator in
DOMAIN1 must

a.  Create a logon assignment for the user.
b.  Create an external resource alias for the resource.
c.  Users can never access resources outside their domain.
d.  Create an access control profile for the resource and include access for the guest.

SECTION 11 - STATISTICS AND LOGS

23. Which statements about network statistics are true?

a.  Network statistics are stored in a log file.
b.  Network Statistics are updated dynamically.
c.  Network statistics are retained in the server's memory.
d.  Network Statistics are displayed with the NET STATS SRV command.

24. The administrator uses the ________ command to schedule a command file
to automatically run on a server.

a.  AT
b.  NET RUN
c.  NET TIME
d.  NET PROG

SECTION 12 - BACKUP AND RECOVERY TASKS

25. Which command changes a backup domain controller to a temporary domain
controller?

a.  NET SERVER /ROLE:PRIMARY
b.  NET ACCOUNTS /ROLE:D
c.  NET ACCOUNTS /ROLE:MEMBER
d.  NET ACCOUNTS /ROLE:PRIMARY



ANSWER KEY

1.  a                                                          23. bcd

2.  c                                                          24. a

3.  a                                                          25. d

4.  bc

5.  b

6.  d

7.  e

8.  c

9.  a

10. ab

11. a

12. abc

13. b

14. ab

15. c

16. ac

17. d

18. dc

19. bd

20. abd

21. d

22. d






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