CompTIA A+ Certification Core 2 (220-1102) - Windows Sharing with macOS and Linux

The video tutorial explains the concept of Active Directory and the evolution of Server Message Blocks (SMB) from LAN Manager. It highlights the integration of Samba in Linux and Mac systems for file and printer sharing, demonstrating how to configure SMB on both platforms. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of setting up computer names and enabling sharing features to facilitate seamless file sharing across different operating systems.

What is one reason why Microsoft's file-sharing method is widely used across different operating systems?

• It is the only available method.

• It is the cheapest method.

• It is the most secure method.

• It is a dominant method that other systems follow.

What is the modern name for the file-sharing protocol that evolved from LAN Manager?

• HTTP

• FTP

• NFS

• SMB

What tool is used in Linux to emulate Windows file sharing?

• Nautilus

• Samba

• KDE

• Gnome

What is a necessary step when setting up SMB on a Linux system?

• Installing a new operating system

• Configuring a computer name

• Disabling network settings

• Using a different file manager

What is the default workgroup name assumed by SMB?

• Domain

• Workgroup

• Network

• Group

What is the equivalent of Samba on Mac systems?

• Linux File Sharing

• Windows File Sharing

• Apple File Protocol

• Mac File Sharing

What is a deprecated protocol mentioned in the Mac configuration section?

• SMB

• NFS

• HTTP

• AFP