A new server NIC is being installed to connect to a 1000Base-SX gigabit switch. Which cable
should be used to connect the NIC to the switch?

A company is evaluating a new server and network management package.
They require a package that supports the SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) V3
protocol that addresses concerns about _____ that plagued previous versions of the protocol.

A RAID monitoring system indicates that two hot-pluggable drives are experiencing periodic
read/write failures. What should be done?

A technician is preparing to install a flash BIOS upgrade on a server. Which two actions should the
technician take to ensure a successful upgrade? (Select TWO)

Users report that the intranet database is slow to respond during peak use times. The database
server is on a small 150-user network and is configured with dual processors, 512 MB RAM, and a
hardware-controlled RAID 5 array with three drives. The server also provides DNS and DHCP
services for the intranet. Which three are ways to improve server performance? (Select THREE)

An Ultra 160 or Ultra 320 device falls under which SCSI standard?

Two new servers are purchased and need to be installed to allow sharing of a single external hard
drive enclosure. One server is configured as a local file server, and the other as a database server
for a different network.
The onsite technician notices that when both servers are running at the same time, they each
receive SCSI errors. When they are running individually, no errors are reported.
Which of the following is the BEST source of information to use for troubleshooting this problem?

Users report that the company’s email server operates slowly at approximately 3:00 p.m. each
work day. Which action could be taken to determine the cause of the slowdown?

A small company is backing up mission-critical data and wants to implement a disaster recovery
plan. The network administrator is tasked with developing the disaster recovery plan. Which step
should be taken FIRST when developing the plan?

The latest SCSI adaptor card is purchased from a vendor. Drivers for the operating system cannot
be obtained. The SCSI adapter card is added to an existing server. Upon booting, the operating
system does not detect the card. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause of the problem?