You work as a Server Administrator for company Inc. The company has a Windows Server 2008
domain-based network. The network contains twenty Windows Server 2008 R2 and 600 Windows 7
client computers. You want to manage the installation of Windows updates on the client computers
so that each client does not have to download updates for his computer. You also want only those
updates to be installed on the client computers that you have tested and approved. Which of the
following tools will you use to accomplish the task?
A.
EMS
B.
DISM
C.
SCCM
D.
SCOM
Explanation:
In order to accomplish the task, you should use SCCM (System Center Configuration Manager). It is
used to automatically install Windows updates on the computer. It allows an administrator to test
and approve the updates to be installed on the client computers.
System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM), formerly Systems Management Server (SMS), is a
systems management software product by Microsoft for managing large groups of Windows-based
computer systems. Configuration Manager provides remote control, patch management, software
distribution, operating system deployment, network access protection, and hardware and software
inventory.B is incorrect. DISM stands for Deployment Image Servicing and Management. DISM is a
command-line tool used to service Windows images offline before deployment. This tool is also used
to install, uninstall, configure, and update Windows features, packages, drivers, and international
settings. DISM is also distributed in the Windows OEM Pre installation Kit and the Windows
Automated Installation Kit (Windows AIK). It has replaced several Windows OPK tools, including
PEimg, Intlcfg, and Package Manager.A is incorrect. Emergency Management Services (EMS) is a Windows Server 2008 tool that
allows a server to be controlled when it is in minimally functional state. It allows administrators to
take control of the server by connecting through a serial port using an application such as Telnet.
EMS also enables administrators to perform all normal server management tasks through the
command line. EMS is a helpful tool in case of emergency when other methods of administration are
not available. Most organizations use EMS to manage a server that is not responding to normal
management technologies.D is incorrect. System Center Operations Manager (SCOM) is a tool that offers serviceoriented monitoring that enables administrators to monitor information technology services, scale
monitoring across large organizations, and use Microsoft application and operating system
knowledge to resolve operational problems. It provides an easy-to-use monitoring environment that
monitors a large number of servers, applications, and clients to provide a comprehensive view of the
health of an organization’s IT environments.