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1. What does PNPUTIL.EXE do?
A file that is loaded when a DNS server starts up and populate the root hints.
It insert drivers into the Windows Driver Store so that users can add the associated PNP hardware without having to provide the driver or administrator credentials
Run: Cscript slmgr.vbs /dl
Increase the SOA refresh interval parameter.

2. Does Windows 7 does have an email client like Outlook Express or Windows Mail?
You can allow by adding the device vendor's GUID to the allow list in a GPO.
Modify/Create a GPO
No
All Programs - Windows Virtual PC - Windows XP Mode Applications. To run your application directly from the Windows 7 desktop - just go to your Start menu.

3. What needs to be enabled for smart card logon?
EAP authentication needs to be enabled for remote access authentication (dial up - VPN - wireless) -.
Issue a recovery agent certificate to a user and then import that certificate into a GPO that applies to the computer where that user will be allowed to recover any EFS encrypted files. EFS Data recovery agents are optional
It is a temporary wireless profile that doesn't validate the certificate of the remote authentication dial-in user service (RADIUS) server.
Specify this file with both the ScanState and LoadState commands to migrate application settings to computers running Windows Vista or Windows 7.

4. What do DFS nameservers need to do to obtain the most current namespace data?
All Programs - Windows Virtual PC - Windows XP Mode Applications. To run your application directly from the Windows 7 desktop - just go to your Start menu.
Pool Active Directory.
Anew vpn protocol that uses SSL (port 443) for encryption.
Turn off the Log Spooler event on a print server.

5. There is a RESET option in Internet Explorer to...
Set IE back to its default settings
DHCP server cannot assign an ip address
You can allow by adding the device vendor's GUID to the allow list in a GPO.
Windows XP and Server 2003.

6. How do you repartition your hard disk by using the Shrink feature in Disk Management?
Client needs Remote Desktop Connection 6.0 or above - Client must use an os that supports CredSSP (Credential Security Support Providoer) - The terminal server must user windoes 2008 and above.
It designates an authoritative DNS server - not the soa record.
If you are logged in as an administrator you can shrink an existing partition or volume to create unallocated disk space - from which you can create a new partition or volume. You can shrink a volume even on a Basic Disk.
A tool for controlling the types of content that your computer can access on the Internet. After you turn on Content Advisor - only rated content that meets or exceeds your criteria can be viewed. You can adjust the settings to suit your preferences.

7. How do you configure WSUS computer groups for defined updates?
On a core server
By either using WSUS management console (server side targeting) or GPO (client side targeting).
Run scripts
IPV6 transition technologies

8. What is the Powercfg.exe tool?
Clicking and dragging a window to the right or left side of the desktop causes the window to fill the respective half of the screen. Snapping a window to the top of the desktop maximizes it. Resizing a window to touch the top or bottom edge of the sc
Yes
Used to control power settings and configure computers to default to Hibernate or Standby modes. For example - running Powercfg.exe -energy will analyze the computer for energy efficiency.
A new feature for Offline Files & Folders. Prior to Windows 7 - to open a file across a slow network - client computers always retrieved the file from the server - even if the client computer had recently read the file. With Windows 7 transparent cac

9. What does running network monitor in PMode do?
Promiscuous mode allows you to monitor another machine without installing network monitor on the PC you are trying to monitor.
Encapsulating Security payload protocol used for encryption the packets created by the AH.
they are enforced and will not allow a user to exceed the space limit.
Enterprise Admins

10. How do you create a VPN connection?
Usually if the DHCP server is installed as the ad server - if it is a member server then it needs to be assigned manually.
To perform very fast searches of the most common files on your computer. The easiest way to add something to the index is to include a folder in a library. When you do that - the content in that folder is automatically indexed.
By using the DISM command with a /Set-Edition option: Example: DISM /IMAGE:C:SAMPLE.WIM /Set-Edition:Ultimate
Use the "Connect to a Workplace" option

11. Does the Advanced Firewall already has a predefined Homegroup inbound rule?
Verify that they are not within the scope of the dynamically assigned DHCP addresses.
Yes - it can be modified to apply to a network location.
A new feature for Offline Files & Folders. Prior to Windows 7 - to open a file across a slow network - client computers always retrieved the file from the server - even if the client computer had recently read the file. With Windows 7 transparent cac
Used to get a list of installed 3rd party drivers

12. What are network monitor aliases used for?
DHCP server cannot assign an ip address
Command to configure the TCP/IP settings.
All Programs - Windows Virtual PC - Windows XP Mode Applications. To run your application directly from the Windows 7 desktop - just go to your Start menu.
To display friendly labels to capture packet address headers.

13. What does IMAGEX /MountRW do?

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14. What does sysprep /generalize /oobe /shutdown /unattend:sysprep.xml?
You will need to run "Startup Repair" from within the Windows Recovery Environment (WRE)
Configure a GPO to modify the computers location to look for updates.
The system will shut down. The next time you start this system (after cloning it) - it will install with the settings in the XML file. The Computer Name will be automatically generated.
Used to get a list of installed 3rd party drivers

15. What firewall profile is configured for AD domain computers?
It is a temporary wireless profile that doesn't validate the certificate of the remote authentication dial-in user service (RADIUS) server.
Uncheck IPV6 from the network properties.
Only sites added to the local Intranet Zones
The domain profile not the public or private.

16. What does the Storage Manager Report mmc allow you to do?
Computer certificates be installed on client computers
Install NAP on the computer with the DHCP service.Configure NAP as a RADIUS proxy and forward connection requests to the RADIUS server.
Schedule reports - monitor attempt to save unauthorized files - and generate reports instantly.
You add it back to a DNS zone - clear the server DNS cache and clients DNS cache.

17. What has Windows 7 modified in searching?
Windows XP and Server 2003.
Enabled searching for content on remote locations right from the Explorer itself. Integrating federated search into Windows gives users the benefits of using familiar tools and workflows to search remote data. This enhanced integration provides the a
It is a security component that enables users to perform common tasks as non-administrators - called standard users in Windows 7 - and as administrators without having to switch users - log off - or use Run As.
Problem history but also application installation history.

18. What controlls file extensions?
DHCP server cannot assign an ip address
Turn off the Log Spooler event on a print server.
It improves performance
The Default Programs Control Panel applet

19. How do you connect to a wireless access point is not broadcasting its SSID?
A way of assigning a staic address based on the mac address. This ensures each time the client receives the same address.
A file that is loaded when a DNS server starts up and populate the root hints.
By creating or modifying a wireless connection in Network and Sharing Center.
On a core server

20. How can you communicate accross the IPV6 accross a IPV4 network?
Through Group Policy at Computer configuration | Administrative Templates | Network | Offline Files | Enable Transparent Caching.
ISATAP Routers within an orginization - 6TO4 routers to transverse the internet - and TEREDO to traverse a NAT devise.
The Application Identity Service
Writes changes to a mounted WIM file - DISM /UNMOUNT-WIM /DISCARD will roll the changes back

21. How do you troubleshoot DHCP client address assignment using the network monitor?
Se a capture filter based on the mac address of the problem PC.
Assign a ipsec policy to all computers - verify the computers can manually authenticate. Assign a client respond only IPSEC policy to the computers. Also either the request server or the security server need IPSEC polices assigned.
WPA-Enterprise (radius authentication)
It is the max size is expressed in megabytes.

22. What is Aero Peek?
By running the Update Status summary report.
Enterprise Admins
A stability index rating and specific event information. Data is propagated 24 hours after system installation.
Hovering over a taskbar icon shows thumbnail of that program. Hovering over the thumbnail shows a preview of that program in full view. Aero Peek also refers to the "Show desktop" button to the far right of the new taskbar.

23. What is the name of the folder that stores all the system backup images?

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24. How do you add the Windows 7 VHD to the boot choices menu?
It sees if your PC is ready for Windows 7. It scans your hardware - devices - and installed programs for known compatibility issues - gives you guidance on how to resolve potential issues found - and recommends what to do before you upgrade.
It governs remote access and a user must meet the conditions of at least one of the policies.
Use the BCDEDIT.EXE command
Anew vpn protocol that uses SSL (port 443) for encryption.

25. What should you do if you receive warnings that your virtual memory is low?
You need to specify the files on both command lines using the /i option. Unlike previous versions of USMT - the .xml files are not copied to the store. Because ScanState and LoadState need the .xml files to control the migration - you should specify
Creates a bootable CD that runs the Windows Recovery Environment (WRE)
It is where Internet access is direct and not routed through the VPN - configure advanced TCPIP network properties and uncheck the option "Use Default Gateway on Remote Network".
Increase the minimum size of your paging file. Windows sets the initial minimum size of the paging file equal to the amount of random access memory (RAM) installed on your computer plus 300 megabytes (MB) - and the maximum size equal to three times t

26. What is a DNS SRV record?
It enables you to surf the web without leaving a trail in Internet Explorer. This helps prevent anyone else who might be using your computer from seeing where you visited and what you looked at on the web. You can start InPrivate Browsing from the ne
It is a advertisement of a service. The record is configured with the service provided - a port number and weight?
Using wecutil -cs in an xml file.
Print services for unix can be configured to share out with the LPD (Line Printer Daemon) and clients send print jobs to LPD using LPR (Line printer remote) client software.

27. How do you upgrade windows vista to windows 7?
Yes
Use the Import Foreign Disk option on the target computer
Boot into Windows Vista to initiate a direct upgrade to Windows 7 - insert the Windows 7 setup DVD - run SETUP.EXE and choose the Upgrade option. Do not boot directly to the setup DVD.
Run Disk Cleanup and click Clean up system files. If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation - type the password or provide confirmation. Click the More Options tab - under System Restore and Shadow Copies - click Clean up. In

28. What does windows cardspace do?
Problem Steps Recorder in the Windows 7 operating system is a feature that enables users to record their interactions with an application and provide a detailed screen-by-screen view with accompanying information including mouse clicks and keyboard i
Use it to generate an EFS user certificate
It backs up digitally identities to a password protected file.
Enterprise Admins

29. What type of router can RRAS be configured as?
MSCHAP2 is user/password authentication while EAP-TLS is comuter authentication via certificate or smart card.
A LAN Router only or a LAN to WAN Router
Add an AD integrated zone
It designates an authoritative DNS server - not the soa record.

30. What is IPsec Encapsulating Security Payload (ESP) tunnel?
Print services for unix can be configured to share out with the LPD (Line Printer Daemon) and clients send print jobs to LPD using LPR (Line printer remote) client software.
At the volume level - not the drive level.
By either using WSUS management console (server side targeting) or GPO (client side targeting).
One of the tunnels if DirectAccess by using a computer certificate. This tunnel provides access to an intranet Domain Name System (DNS) server and domain controller - allowing the computer to download Group Policy objects and to request authenticatio

31. Can you choose which media libraries you want to share with your homegroup?
Yes
By an EFS Data Recovery Agent. If the computer is in a workgroup and the user has forgotten their password - the user should recover their own password with a Password Reset Disk in order to retain access to their encrypted files. If the administrato
Use IPV6 Unique Local Addresses.
vssadmin.exe. This can view previous version files as well.

32. What does Scanstate /EFS:COPYRAW do?
Restrict the share permissions of the DFS root share.
Migrates EFS encrypted files?
DHCP server cannot assign an ip address
vssadmin.exe. This can view previous version files as well.

33. How do you export the DNS zone to a text file?
SSL
RRAS-VPN/Dialup - Wireless Access Points - Terminal Server Gateway - DHCP - and IPSEC(HRA).
By using the dnscmd /zoneexport command.
Streamline and simplify user state migration during large deployments of Windows Vista and Windows 7 operating systems. USMT captures user accounts - user files - operating system settings - and application settings - and then migrates them to a new

34. What does Cipher /X do?
IPV4 and IPV6
Use it to can backup certificates to a .PFX file that is password protected.
Use it to generate an EFS user certificate
Extensive Authentication Protocol used in PPP authentication.

35. How can Transparent Caching is be enabled?
It is the max size is expressed in megabytes.
DHCP server cannot assign an ip address
Plug in the drive and then select properties of the drive. You can make changes through the ReadyBoost tab.
Through Group Policy at Computer configuration | Administrative Templates | Network | Offline Files | Enable Transparent Caching.

36. How do you setup multiple mx records?
The Application Identity Service
Sett up a priority for the preferred smtp server.
A file that is loaded when a DNS server starts up and populate the root hints.
An authentication method that completes user authentication before you establish a full Remote Desktop connection and the logon screen appears. This can help protect the remote computer from hackers and malicious software.

37. What event viewer log is the Radius server (NPS) logs stored?
Where you go to manage your documents - music - pictures - and other files. You can browse your files the same way you would in a folder - or you can view your files arranged by properties like date - type - and author. In some ways - a library is si
WINRM QUICKCONFIG.
The local security logs.
Tools adds out-of-box drivers to a booted Windows PE image. It takes one or more driver .inf files as inputs.

38. Direct Access requires...
Client needs Remote Desktop Connection 6.0 or above - Client must use an os that supports CredSSP (Credential Security Support Providoer) - The terminal server must user windoes 2008 and above.
Use AD integrated zones so the clients can update to more than one DNS server.
No
Computer certificates be installed on client computers

39. What does the max=32000 mean in 'create vdisk file = c: vhd windows 7 vhdfilename.vhd max = 32000'
It will display driver signing status
L2TP/IPSEC with EAP-TLS.
It is the max size is expressed in megabytes.
Streamline and simplify user state migration during large deployments of Windows Vista and Windows 7 operating systems. USMT captures user accounts - user files - operating system settings - and application settings - and then migrates them to a new

40. What does System Protection cover?
Internet printing protocol. Used for connecting to printers via web browser.
Use it to can backup certificates to a .PFX file that is password protected.
All you have to do is purchase an upgrade key from Microsoft or another authorized retailer to unlock those new features.
System Restore Points as well as Previous Versions of Files (configured through the System applet).

41. ________________ can be replicated through Ad replication.
Anew vpn protocol that uses SSL (port 443) for encryption.
Also known as root scalability mode. Allows organizations with more than 16 namespace servers use consistency mode. They poll the nearest dc every hour instead of the pdc emulator. This reduces network traffic to the pdc emulator but clients might ha
Conditional forward
wbadmin.exe. This can backup critical files.

42. How do you setup DNS single label (unqualified) name resolution?
A new feature in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 that replaces the Software Restriction Policies (SRP) feature. One of the advantages of Applocker rules over SRP is you can assign a rule to a security group or an individual user.
Use dnscmd /recorddelete
This happens because the zone records expire. This occurs because the secondary zone has not successfully zone transferred before the "Expires After" SOA.
Setup a GlobalNames zone.

43. Can DISM can apply an answer file to an offline image?
Yes
Take the ip address and use the AND command on the calculator to AND the ip address and the subnet. NOTE: AND each octet separately. Then AND the gateway and the subnet. If the AND results are the same you are on the same subnet.
Which processes currently consume a resource like processor utilization.
It will display driver signing status

44. How do you determine if your PC's ip and its default gateway are on the same network?
Take the ip address and use the AND command on the calculator to AND the ip address and the subnet. NOTE: AND each octet separately. Then AND the gateway and the subnet. If the AND results are the same you are on the same subnet.
A WDDM driver for the graphics card and a Windows Experience index of 3.0 or greater.
Who can shutdown a computer
Perform an offline migration

45. What sites support Integrated Windows Authentication?
On a core server
Yes - it can be modified to apply to a network location.
Only sites added to the local Intranet Zones
A new feature for Offline Files & Folders. Prior to Windows 7 - to open a file across a slow network - client computers always retrieved the file from the server - even if the client computer had recently read the file. With Windows 7 transparent cac

46. Use ocsetup instead of servermanagercmd.exe _________.
Generates a space-estimate file called Usmtsize.txt. This option does not collect the user state. You must also specify /nocompress.
On a core server
Disable AutoComplete in Internet Explorer
To deploy the policy and understand its impact before enforcing it.

47. What does a BranchCache client hosting content in distributed cache mode must have?
Certain firewall rules configured for the Peer Discovery and Content Retrieval.
Also known as root scalability mode. Allows organizations with more than 16 namespace servers use consistency mode. They poll the nearest dc every hour instead of the pdc emulator. This reduces network traffic to the pdc emulator but clients might ha
Command-line tool for creating an image file (.iso) of a customized 32-bit or 64-bit version of Windows PE. You can then burn that .iso file to a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM. Oscdimg supports ISO 9660 - Joliet - and Universal Disk Format (UDF) file systems.
Clear the content being cached

48. Windows firewall can be configured to ___________.
It is a network health policy defines the minumum level of client health required to connect to the network.
Drop both inbound and outbound traffic
It is the max size is expressed in megabytes.
For example - you can create a rule that allows all Windows processes to run except Registry Editor (Regedit.exe).

49. How do you configure DHCP to ignore clients on a particular subnet?
Problem history but also application installation history.
To display friendly labels to capture packet address headers.
Pool Active Directory.
By unbinding the DHCP protocol from the nic attached to the subnet.

50. What dows Windows Anytime Upgrade do?
IPsec to authenticate both the computer and user - allowing IT to manage the computer before the user logs on. Optionally - you can require a smart card for user authentication. It also leverages IPsec to provide encryption for communications across
A roecord to indicate the smtp server.
An authentication method that completes user authentication before you establish a full Remote Desktop connection and the logon screen appears. This can help protect the remote computer from hackers and malicious software.
You can upgrade to a more advanced edition of Windows 7—say from Home Premium to Ultimate and take advantage of extra features while keeping your current programs - files - and settings intact.