Reference no: EM13872236

1. "Most Beneficial New Features of Active Directory from a Security Standpoint" Please respond to the following:
e-Activity: https://redmondmag.com/articles/2012/07/01/whats-new-in-windows-server-2012-active-directory.aspx

A) From the e-Activity, recommend two (2) new features of Windows Server 2012 Active Directory that you believe to be most beneficial to users from a network security standpoint. Provide one (1) example for each feature that demonstrates a security problem that could occur if a user does not implement that feature.

B) From the e-Activity, compare and contrast two (2) improved features of Windows Server 2012 Active Directory to the previous version of each feature. Examine your chosen features with a focus on the ability of each improved version to increase network efficiency and / or cost effectiveness compared to their previous versions. Provide support for your response.

2. Security is a major concern among all vendors in and out of the networking world. Despite this being a global issue, the network is still to blame. Discuss the various different VPN solutions and the protocols they use to secure data end-to-end.

3. "Resource Allocation and Failures" Please respond to the following:

A) Imagine that you have been contracted as a network consultant for a mid-sized company. You have observed a router that is slow to respond to commands issued on the console; in addition, it is not sending routing protocol packets to other routers. Analyze the potential causes of these symptoms and suggest one (1) way in which you would troubleshoot the router in order to restore baseline operations.

B) Discuss the most common causes for router memory failure and recommend both preventative strategies and early actions that your organization can take in order to prevent router memory failure from occurring. Provide a rationale to support your response.