Which of the following server roles simplifies the process of deploying applications that respond to
requests sent over the network from remote applications?
A.
Windows Server Virtualization
B.
Network Policy and Access Services
C.
Active Directory Certificate Services
D.
Application Server
Explanation:
Application Server is an expanded server role of Windows Server 2008 that simplifies the process of
deploying applications that respond to requests sent over the network from remote applications.
Windows Server 2008 provides support for applications by enhancing application availability and
accessibility through the Application Server role. The Application Server role provides environment
for deploying and running line-of-business (LOB) applications that are built with the Microsoft .NET
Framework version 3.0. The features provided by Application Server role are provided in the table
below:
During the server role installation, administrators select services that support applications that are
designed to use COM+, Message Queuing, Web services, and distributed transactions. Microsoft
recommends installing the Application Server role when a custom business application is deployed
on the network and the developer has indicated that specific role services are required.
Windows Server 2008 R2. This server role offers various methods to provide users with local and
remote network connectivity, to connect network segments, and to permit network administrators
to centrally manage network access and client health policies. These methods use VPN servers, dialup servers, routers, and 802.11 protected WAP (wireless access point).Windows Server 2008 R2. This server role offers services to create and manage public key
certificates that are used in software security systems. These software security systems use public
key technologies to verify the identity of a person, device, or service, which can be used by secure
mail, secure wireless networks, VPNs, lPSec, EFS, smart card logon, and others.
Server 2008 R2. This server role offers services for creating and managing virtual machines and their
resources. A virtual machine is a computer system that allows a user to run more than one operating
system simultaneously.
D