Topic 1, Volume A
QUESTION: 1
Refer to the exhibit.
The exhibit shows an N-to-1 cluster configuration, in which nodes are connected to storage
devices via dual-hosted SCSI cables.
Why is this an inefficient configuration?
A. Storage should be shared by more than two nodes.
B. Clusters should have at most two nodes.
C. NAS is preferred over SAN for shared storage.
D. NFS is the preferred way to share storage within a cluster.
Answer(s): A
QUESTION: 2
What does Network Monitor use to identify network traffic going to a nonstandard port?
A. The originating domain
B. Total packet size
C. Either UDP or TCP
D. Protocol signature
Answer(s): D
QUESTION: 3
While Veritas Cluster Server supports nodes in a cluster using different hardware or operating
system versions, this is potentially undesirable for which two reasons? (Select two.)
A. User security
B. Inability to handle load on failover
C. Cluster upgrades
Overview of the Symantec Cluster Server 6.1 for UNIX Technical Assessment Exam
The ST0-247 assessment evaluates system administrators and storage architects on the deployment, configuration, and troubleshooting of Symantec Cluster Server 6.1 within UNIX environments. Candidates must demonstrate deep proficiency in managing VCS clusters, high-availability agents, and global cluster options for disaster recovery. The examination rigorously tests command-line operations, reconfiguration of service groups, and resource dependency modeling using the VCS engine. Successful examinees verify technical competence in managing Veritas Volume Manager, File System integration, and I/O fencing mechanisms. Proficiency in analyzing log files, configuring heartbeats, and executing failover testing procedures confirms the candidate's ability to maintain resilient, mission-critical application uptime across heterogeneous UNIX server architectures.