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Relate how Windows Server 2008 Active Directory and the configuration of access

ID: 3558685 • Letter: R

Question

  1. Relate how Windows Server 2008 Active Directory and the configuration of access controls achieve C-I-A for departmental LANs, departmental folders, and data.
  2. Is it a good practice to include the account or user name in the password? Why or why not?
  3. In order to enhance the strength of user passwords, what are some of the best practices to implement for user password definitions in order to maximize confidentiality?
  4. Can a user defined in Active Directory access a shared drive if that user is not part of the domain?
  5. Does Windows Server 2008 R2 require a user

Explanation / Answer

1) The security details are created in the directory domain

2) No. Most password cracking programs will insert the account as part of the attempt to crack the password.

3) Make the password at least eight characters long. Include punctuations, symbols, and numbers in the password. Also, change passwords frequently(at leats once in every 6 months).

4) No. Clients cannot access shared folders.

5) Yes. Windows Server 2008 R2 require a user