Which of the following uses a client/server model to provide a system management function that enables administrators to monitor server characteristics and network activities, without locking up the NOS?

A.
Monitoring Analysis Reporting Technology (SMART).

B.
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP).

C.
Desktop Management Interface (DMI).

D.
None of the above.

Explanation:
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) uses a client/server model to provide a system management function that enables administrators to monitor server characteristics and network activities, without actually locking up the NOS. SNMP is one of the widely used network management protocols. SNMP generates notifications to warn administrators on situations such component failures and overheating.

Incorrect Answers:
A: Self-Monitoring Analysis Reporting Technology (SMART) alerts administrators when hard disk drive problems occur.
C: DMI collects information on computers connected to the network and on the software and expansion boards which are installed on various client machines within a server network environment. It can be used to configure computers connected to the network.
DMI does not implement a client/server model.
D: SNMP is the correct answer.
References:
Charles J. Brooks, Server+ Certification Exam Cram 2 (Exam SK0-002), QUE Publishing, Indianapolis, 2006, pp. 424-427.