Discuss GIAC GSNA Exam Topic 3 Question 64

You have just installed a Windows 2003 server. What action should you take regarding the default shares?

ADisable them only if this is a domain server.

BDisable them.

CMake them hidden shares.

DLeave them, as they are needed for Windows Server operations.

Suggested Answer: D

The routing table displays various RIP and Connected routes. There is no routing entry for 10.10.100.0/24, but there is a default route in the

routing table using 172.18.1.1 as the next hop router. Given that 10.10.100.0/24 does not have a direct entry in the routing table, RouterA

will forward traffic to the default route next hop address of 172.18.1.1.

Answer A is incorrect. The address does not appear in the routing table as a next hop router, in addition to being an actual subnet

number for 192.168.10.0/24.

Answer C is incorrect. 172.18.50.1 is the next hop for reaching 192.168.11.0.

Answer B is incorrect. 172.18.60.1 is the next hop for reaching 192.168.12.0.

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32 comments · newest first

Isadora 10 months ago

Default shares are essential for some operations, though.

Keneth 11 months ago

Hidden shares are a good compromise.

Velda 11 months ago

Wait, are you sure leaving them is okay?

Jamal 11 months ago

Totally agree, better safe than sorry!

Felix 11 months ago

I think you should disable them for security.

Chauncey 11 months ago

I believe the best practice is to disable them, but I can't recall if that applies to domain servers specifically.

Sabine 12 months ago

I’m a bit confused; I thought leaving them enabled was okay since they’re needed for operations.

Rima 12 months ago

I practiced a similar question, and I feel like making them hidden shares is a safer option.

Vincent 12 months ago

I think I remember something about disabling default shares, but I'm not sure if it's necessary for all servers.

King 12 months ago

Disabling the default shares is the way to go. That's the standard security best practice, right? I'm confident that's the right answer.

Kelvin 12 months ago

I'm a bit unsure about this one. I'll need to review the information on domain servers versus standalone servers to determine the best approach.

Arlene 12 months ago

Disabling the default shares sounds like the safest option to me. I don't want to leave any unnecessary openings for potential security risks.

Jacob 12 months ago

Okay, let's see. I'm pretty sure I should disable the default shares, but I'll double-check the details to make sure I don't miss anything.

Cyndy 1 year ago

Hmm, this is a tricky one. I'll need to think carefully about the security implications of the default shares.

Fidelia 1 year ago

Disabling default shares? Next thing you know, they'll be asking us to disable the 'Start' button. Where's the fun in that?

Meghann 1 year ago

↳ replying to Fidelia

C) Make them hidden shares.

Veda 1 year ago

↳ replying to Fidelia

B) Disable them.

Jeannine 1 year ago

↳ replying to Fidelia

A) Disable them only if this is a domain server.

Mollie 1 year ago

D all the way! Those default shares are like the Windows Server's sidekicks - you can't just leave them behind.

Ruthann 1 year ago

↳ replying to Mollie

D) Leave them, as they are needed for Windows Server operations.

Catarina 1 year ago

↳ replying to Mollie

B) Disable them.

Quentin 1 year ago

↳ replying to Mollie

A) Disable them only if this is a domain server.

Mendy 1 year ago

Hidden shares, huh? Sounds like a sneaky way to keep the party going without anyone noticing. I like it!

Carlee 1 year ago

↳ replying to Mendy

D) Leave them, as they are needed for Windows Server operations.

Colene 1 year ago

↳ replying to Mendy

C) Make them hidden shares.

Bette 1 year ago

↳ replying to Mendy

B) Disable them.

Jeniffer 1 year ago

↳ replying to Mendy

A) Disable them only if this is a domain server.

Quentin 1 year ago

I'm going with B. Disable them. Why keep potential security vulnerabilities hanging around?

Tenesha 1 year ago

Disabling the default shares? That's like trying to disable the wheels on a car - it's not gonna get you very far.

Minna 1 year ago

I think we should leave them as they are needed for Windows Server operations.

Mohammad 1 year ago

I agree with Sheridan, disabling them only if it's a domain server makes sense.

Sheridan 2 years ago

I think we should disable them only if this is a domain server.

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