Exam 220-1101 topic 1 question 273 discussion

Its D. Not A. The network is working ok. It states that they can reach other servers fine and the issue isnt local. Therefore its NOT the network, therefore by process of ellimination it has to the the actual File server. Thats D.

The technician has already checked bandwidth to other servers and found no issues, which eliminates general network connectivity problems

The most likely cause of the slow network file share access is A. Level of network utilization. If the network is heavily utilized, it can impact the performance of file transfers, especially large files. The technician should check for any unusual network traffic or bottlenecks that might be causing the slowdowns. Here's why the other options are less likely: B. Customer use of two-factor authentication: Two-factor authentication adds an extra layer of security but typically doesn't impact network performance. C. Amount of local drive space: Local drive space is primarily relevant for local applications and file storage. It wouldn't directly affect network file share access. D. RAID array drive health: While a failing RAID array can impact file server performance, it would likely cause more widespread issues, not just slowdowns for a specific user. By checking network utilization, the technician can identify any potential bottlenecks or congestion issues that might be causing the slowdowns. GG

A. Level of network utilization Explanation: 1.The customer is experiencing slowness specifically with the network fileshare, while local applications are functioning normally. This suggests the issue is network-related rather than a problem with the local machine. 2.The technician has already checked bandwidth to other servers and found no issues, which eliminates general network connectivity problems. 3.Given these factors, checking the level of network utilization is the most logical next step. High network utilization could explain the slowdown in fileshare access without affecting local applications or bandwidth to other servers. The other options are less relevant or appropriate at this stage: D. RAID array drive health, while important, is less likely to be the immediate cause given that the issue is specific to network fileshare access.

Do not get lost in the wording.

It's D.

bandwidth to other servers okay, so A

Other servers are have good bandwith. Seems like network utilization is ok, or else other servers would also be slower. Probably there is a RAID failure which is causing the particular server to become much slower. I vote for D.

Hey guys, how about this: "Level of network utilization," is also a valid point to consider. High network utilization could slow down access to network resources like fileshares. However, the question mentions that the technician already checked the bandwidth to other servers and found no issues, suggesting that overall network utilization might not be the problem. Why would it be: A

Both A & D should be done, but which one should be done first? I am leaning toward checking the drive health, its the easiest next step, it could be as simple as looking at the LED's on the NAS.

A. Level of network utilization

The next step would be to investigate the level of network utilization. The slow fileshare access could be caused by network congestion or heavy traffic, leading to delays in data transfer between the client and the fileshare server. Checking the network utilization will help the technician determine if there is an unusually high volume of data being transferred over the network, which could be causing the slowdown. The technician can use network monitoring tools to analyze network traffic and identify any bottlenecks or congestion points.