An active directory structure has two aspects of components. Briefly describe the two aspects.

Automation plots an essential role in service configuration management as the mechanism makes the server reach a desirable state previously defined by provisioning scripts using a tool's specific language and feature. Discuss three benefits of configuration management for server.

There are many configuration tools available in the market, each one with a different set of features and different complexity levels. Describe factors to be considered before choosing a configuration management tools.

Dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP) automatically provides an internet protocol (IP) host with the IP address and other related configuration information such as subnet mask and default hence reducing network administration. Discuss five features that necessitate DHEP to reduce network administration

Microsoft active directory offers some features that make it a highly flexible directory service. Discus the five major features.

Define network troubleshooting and discuss three major troubleshooting techniques as applied in networking.

Describe four software tools that can help in solving network connecting problem.

Network addresses are designed to be unique across the network although some networks allow for local, private addresses or locally administered addresses that may not be unique. Briefly discuss the difference between class A, class B and class C addresses.

Explain the role of the following objects as applied in network security (i) Groups (ii) Computer accounts (iii) User accounts