Multiple choice mcse

Joe is the administrator for a multi-site network. He would like to configure one of his servers running Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition, with Routing and Remote Access to dial a modem connection if the T1 connection goes down. How should Joe configure Routing and Remote Access to dial the modem connection only after the T1 goes down?

  1. Configure the T1 Demand-dial with a metric of 1, and the modem Demand-dial with a metric of 1

  2. Configure the T1 Demand-dial with a metric of 1, and the modem Demand-dial with a metric of 2

  3. Configure the T1 Demand-dial with a metric of 2, and the modem Demand-dial with a metric of 1

  4. Configure the T1 Demand-dial with a metric of 2, and the modem Demand-dial with a metric of 2
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B Correct answer
Explanation

In routing, the 'metric' determines the preference of a route. A lower metric is preferred. By setting the T1 metric to 1 and the modem metric to 2, the system will always use the T1 while it is available and only fail over to the modem when the T1 route is lost.

AI explanation

To configure Routing and Remote Access to dial a modem connection only after the T1 connection goes down, Joe should configure the T1 Demand-dial with a metric of 1, and the modem Demand-dial with a metric of 2.

In routing, a metric is used to determine the best path for network traffic. A lower metric value indicates a better path. In this scenario, Joe wants the T1 connection to be the primary choice, and the modem connection to be the backup choice.

By configuring the T1 Demand-dial with a metric of 1, Joe ensures that the T1 connection has a lower metric and is the preferred choice when it is available.

By configuring the modem Demand-dial with a metric of 2, Joe sets a higher metric for the modem connection, indicating that it should be used only if the T1 connection goes down.

Therefore, option B is the correct answer.

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