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NSSA221 Systems Administration I Lab 04 Report Name: ________________________________________ Grade ___/100 Requirements: Use this document to answer questions related to Lab 04. Submit this template to the LR04 drop box by the due date. Late submissions are subject to a 20% penalty. You must use this template and submit the document in Microsoft Word any other format will result in a zero grade for the report. When submitting your material, please use the following format; LRXX, followed by an underscore, and the first initial of your first name in uppercase, and your entire last name with the first letter in uppercase. Example: LR00_GArcoraci.doc. Answer ALL questions in your OWN words. Your answer should give some indication that you understand the topic in question and can relate it to your experience in the lab, and not a general textbook answer. DO NOT copy and paste or plagiarize. You may use an outside resource and cite it accordingly to support your answer, but it should NOT be your entire answer. Your answers must be complete sentences and use proper sentence structure. Phrases or one word responses will receive a zero. Each response is worth a maximum 20 points. 1. Discuss the various types of RAID configurations commonly used in server environments, focusing on RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10. For each RAID type, explain its configuration, primary use case, and the advantages and disadvantages in terms of performance, data redundancy, and fault tolerance. Include real-world scenarios where each RAID type would be the most appropriate choice. 2. Compare and contrast the Master Boot Record (MBR) and GUID Partition Table (GPT) partitioning schemes used in hard drives. Discuss their differences in terms of architecture, compatibility, and limitations. How do these differences influence the choice between MBR and GPT in different computing environments? Provide examples of scenarios where one might be preferred over the other. 3. Compare and contrast Windows dynamic disks and basic disks with Linux's primary, extended, and logical partitions. What are the key differences in terms of configuration, flexibility, and use cases? Provide examples of scenarios where each type of disk or partition would be most advantageous in both Windows and Linux environments. Discuss how these different disk types and partitions can affect system performance and storage management. 4. Explain the purpose and significance of the /etc/fstab file in Linux systems. Describe the structure of an /etc/fstab entry and what each field represents. How does the Linux system use the /etc/fstab file during the boot process and runtime? Provide an example of a scenario where you would need to manually edit this file and discuss the potential risks and necessary precautions associated with such an edit. 5. Discuss the advantages of using Logical Volume Management (LVM) in Linux systems compared to traditional partitioning methods. How does LVM provide greater flexibility and efficiency in managing disk storage? Describe specific scenarios where LVM offers clear benefits over traditional partitioning, including aspects such as resizing volumes, managing multiple disks, and data redundancy. Arcoraci Spring 2235
Make sure to include all screenshots for the report. For each missing screenshot, you will receive a 5% penalty for the grade. If your screenshots do not have the required information, are illegible, blurry, or unreadable, you will not receive credit. Any attempt to alter the information in the screenshots is dishonesty, and you may fail the course. All screenshots must be labeled using the following titles. Figure 1 – Drives Added Verification Figure 2 – Drive Mounted Verification Figure 3 – RAID 1 Mount Verification Figure 4 – RAID 5 Mount Verification Figure 5 – Persistent Mount Verification Figure 6 – RAID Redundancy Figure 7 – Rebuilt RAID Verification Figure 8 – LVM Mount Verification Figure 9 – LVM Resize Verification Arcoraci Spring 2235
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