Which of the following tools comprehensively assesses, deploys, and updates servers, client
computers, and devices across the physical, virtual, distributed, and mobile environments?
A.
SCCM
B.
DISM
C.
SCOM
D.
EMS
Explanation:
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. SCCM comprehensively assesses, deploys, and updates servers, client computers, and
devices across the physical, virtual, distributed, and mobile environments.C 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.D 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.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 Preinstallation Kit and the Windows
Automated Installation Kit (Windows AIK). It has replaced several Windows OPK tools, including
PEimg, Intlcfg, and Package Manager.