Designing and Deploying Microsoft Exchange Server 2016 — Question 94

Your network contains an Active Directory forest. The forest contains domain controllers that run Windows Server 2012 R2.
The forest contains an Exchange Server 2016 organization.
You need to create a database availability group (DAG).
Which two actions should you perform before you create the DAG? Each correct answer presents part of the solution.
Each correct selection is worth one point.
NOTE:

Answer options

• A. From Failover Cluster Manager, create a failover cluster.
• B. From the DNS zone, create an alias (CNAME) record for the name of the DAG.
• C. Install at least one domain controller that runs Windows Server 2016.
• D. From Active Directory, create a clustered name object (CNO).
• E. On the witness server, add the Exchange Trusted Subsystem group to the local administrators group.

Correct answer: A, E

Explanation

Creating a failover cluster is essential as it is the foundation for the DAG, allowing for high availability and redundancy. Additionally, adding the Exchange Trusted Subsystem group to the local administrators group on the witness server is necessary for proper permissions and functionality. The other options either do not pertain to DAG creation or are not required steps in this process.