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1. Can configure a GPO to prevent all removable storage devices?

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2. What does the Hosted Cache mode do?
On a core server
It operates by deploying a computer that is running Windows Server 2008 R2 as a host in the branch office. Clients are configured with the fully qualified domain name of the host computer so that they can retrieve content from the Hosted Cache - when
They restrict disk space usage for users. If you modify the quota template it applies changes to all folders that the template is assigned.
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3. Use ocsetup instead of servermanagercmd.exe _________.
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.
On a core server
A network policy server. It is microsofts implementation of RADIUS server and replaces the IAS (internet authentication service) from windows 2003.
Run: Cscript slmgr.vbs /dl

4. What must you do if you have a static ip address assigned?
Expose a WIM file contents through Windows Explorer. You can run BCDEDIT.EXE against the mounted image to create or modify the image's boot configuration database.
It can be configured to to state the minimum level of system health. Example: To require or not require anitvirus - antipiracy - or firewall to connect to the network.
Verify that they are not within the scope of the dynamically assigned DHCP addresses.
Use Safe Mode and then roll back the driver if it was recently updated.

5. What is Sysprep?
The command used to preform an offline defrag. Example: jetpack DHCP.mdb temp.mdb
NMCAP. You can initiate a packet capture and make a .cap file to replay later. It allows you to accept a .cap files as input useful in parsing traffic by different ports or ip address. Example: NMCap /inputcapture test.cap /capture IPV4.Address ==10.
BCD boot file creation and repair tool. The bcdboot.exe command-line tool is used to copy critical boot files to the system partition and to create a new system BCD store.
It can be used to configure an unattended install of Windows 7. The answer file is now an XML file instead of an INF file. You should to use Windows System Image Manager to create the XML file. To use this XML file - copy it to c:windowssystem32syspr

6. What are soft disk quotas?
A new Microsoft proprietary file system supported in Windows 7 which is intended for flash drives but often called FAT64 - limit of 264 bytes (16 Exabytes).
They are monitored but not enforced. Users can exced there quota limit.
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.
Clients establish an IPsec tunnel for the IPv6 traffic to the DirectAccess server - which acts as a gateway to the intranet. The DirectAccess client establishes two IPsec tunnels: Psec Encapsulating Security Payload (ESP) tunnel and IPsec ESP tunnel.

7. How do you setup DNS single label (unqualified) name resolution?
Problem history but also application installation history.
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.
It is a command-line tool which relies on Windows Remote Management (WinRM) to execute remote commands. The basic syntax for WinRS commands is as follows: winrs -r:target command - where target is the name (NetBIOS or FQDN) of the remote computer tha
Setup a GlobalNames zone.

8. What do you provide to Scanstate to prevent certain system settings from being migrated?
A CONFIG.XML file
Generates a space-estimate file called Usmtsize.txt. This option does not collect the user state. You must also specify /nocompress.
Used to get a list of installed 3rd party drivers
At the volume level - not the drive level.

9. Why would you deploy an application compatibility database across multiple computers?
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You start by selecting Windows XP Mode from the Windows 7 Start Menu. You can install applications in Windows XP Mode just as you normally would on a physical PC. For example - you can install applications via web - from storage devices - or from phy
Promiscuous mode allows you to monitor another machine without installing network monitor on the PC you are trying to monitor.
So you can use a system management solution - such as Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007 - to deliver the database to multiple computers and then use the SDBInst.exe command-line tool to install the database. The SDBInst command-line

10. What OSs disallow the uninstalliatin of IPV6?
ImageX utility can extract the required operating system edition directly to the attached VHD file in Windows 7.
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.
Only Business Track Windows 7 editions (Professional - Enterprise - Ultimate).
Windows Vista - Window 7 and Server 2008.

11. What does NETSH BRANCHCACHE FLUSH do?
Each of the rule types. For example - the default rules for Executables are: Allow members of the local Administrators group to run all applications - Allow members of the Everyone group to run applications that are located in the Windows folder - Al
On the properties of the DNS server in the DNS manager.
Modify the PE image using DISM by adding the WINPE-Scripting package to BOOT.WIM
Clear the content being cached

12. What does sysprep /generalize /oobe /shutdown /unattend:sysprep.xml?
IPSEC
IPV4 and IPV6
Turn off the Log Spooler event on a print server.
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.

13. What happens when 3rd party vendors create a new driver?
It is submitted to Microsoft for "device signing" to ensure the driver was adequately tested and will not affect the integrity of the operating system. Critical files are digitally signed so that any changes to these may be easily detected. However n
8 (bits 57 - 64) /64 Allows for 256 subnets in each site.
Windows 7 Enterprise and Ultimate Editions
Updates the master boot code for hard disk partitions to switch between BOOTMGR and NTLDR. You can use this tool to restore the boot sector on your computer. This tool replaces FixFAT and FixNTFS.

14. What has Windows 7 modified in searching?
Usually if the DHCP server is installed as the ad server - if it is a member server then it needs to be assigned manually.
It is the Microsoft SMB client for accessing shared network resources
Yes
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

15. How do you test the ip connectivity on IPV6?
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
Use it to can backup certificates to a .PFX file that is password protected.
Verify that they are not within the scope of the dynamically assigned DHCP addresses.
Ping the Link Local Address (FE80 Address)

16. What does Scanstate /p do?
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
It backs up digitally identities to a password protected file.
Only sites added to the local Intranet Zones
Generates a space-estimate file called Usmtsize.txt. This option does not collect the user state. You must also specify /nocompress.

17. What does a BranchCache client hosting content in distributed cache mode must have?
Some information—such as cookies and temporary Internet files—so that the webpages you visit will work correctly. However - at the end of your InPrivate Browsing session - this information is discarded.
Certain firewall rules configured for the Peer Discovery and Content Retrieval.
Clients establish an IPsec tunnel for the IPv6 traffic to the DirectAccess server - which acts as a gateway to the intranet. The DirectAccess client establishes two IPsec tunnels: Psec Encapsulating Security Payload (ESP) tunnel and IPsec ESP tunnel.
By using the DISM command with a /Set-Edition option: Example: DISM /IMAGE:C:SAMPLE.WIM /Set-Edition:Ultimate

18. What is InPrivate Browsing?
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
Only Windows Vista can be directly upgraded to Windows 7 and only if you upgrade within the same processor architecture (X86 or X84).
For example - you can create a rule that allows all Windows processes to run except Registry Editor (Regedit.exe).
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

19. What does running network monitor in PMode do?
Used to get a list of installed 3rd party drivers
Use the route delete command.
Promiscuous mode allows you to monitor another machine without installing network monitor on the PC you are trying to monitor.
Use Safe Mode and then roll back the driver if it was recently updated.

20. What OSs can IPV6 be uninstalled?
Only Business Track Windows 7 editions (Professional - Enterprise - Ultimate).
Windows XP and Server 2003.
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
Specify this file with both the ScanState and LoadState commands to migrate user folders - files - and file types to computers running Windows Vista or Windows 7.

21. How do you remove a resource record from a zone file?
The ICMP protocol.
By the RRAS manager or from the command line. For the subnet you can either use the / command or the octet subnet. Example: Route -p add 192.168.1.0/24 192.168.1.1
Use dnscmd /recorddelete
You create an answer file and place it on removable media. By default - Windows Setup will search the root directory of all removable media for an answer file called Autounattend.xml.

22. What does Windows uses the index for?
The command used to preform an offline defrag. Example: jetpack DHCP.mdb temp.mdb
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.
Windows 7 Enterprise and Ultimate Editions
By either using WSUS management console (server side targeting) or GPO (client side targeting).

23. How are RRAS/NPS policies evaluated?
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
Specify this file with both the ScanState and LoadState commands to migrate user folders - files - and file types to computers running Windows Vista or Windows 7.
A type of port forwarding that allows public network computers on a Private network through nat devises.
Ina periority orderd based on the permission in the priority list. The first policy that is marked True from the conditions is selected. This order of policies can affect weather or not a user can remote access (dialup - vpn - wireless).

24. What should you use for enhanced wireless security?
Use WPA with AES encryption. WPA-Personal requires a preshared key and WPA-Enterprise uses Radius Authentication.
Expose a WIM file contents through Windows Explorer. You can run BCDEDIT.EXE against the mounted image to create or modify the image's boot configuration database.
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
Perform an offline migration

25. What is a WSUS server?
WIndows Update Server
Migrates EFS encrypted files?
BCD boot file creation and repair tool. The bcdboot.exe command-line tool is used to copy critical boot files to the system partition and to create a new system BCD store.
It can be configured to to state the minimum level of system health. Example: To require or not require anitvirus - antipiracy - or firewall to connect to the network.

26. How do you export the DNS zone to a text file?
They are in the first 48 bits /48
By using the dnscmd /zoneexport command.
A network location.
Can be configured through a GPO

27. What does Windows XP Mode requires?
Delegate permission by configuring the dacl of the zone file.
Offline migration is a new scenario in which enables the ScanState tool to run inside a different Windows operating system than the Windows operating system from which ScanState is gathering files and settings.
Delete all the zone files or reinstall the DNS service.
A processor that supports the hardware virtualization using either the AMD-V or Intel VT options. 256MB of RAM is dedicated to the XP client so the Windows 7 computer should have at least 2GB of overall RAM. Windows XP Mode is only available in Windo

28. What is Internet Explorer Content Advisor?
It is the Microsoft SMB client for accessing shared network resources
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.
The command used to preform an offline defrag. Example: jetpack DHCP.mdb temp.mdb
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.

29. What dows Windows Anytime Upgrade do?
The Application Identity Service
Only sites added to the local Intranet Zones
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.
Use IPCONFIG or Status Details for the Network Connection.

30. How do you restore individual files?
Either from wbadmin or windows server backup.
Deploy a secondary zone.
Increase the SOA refresh interval parameter.
A collection of logs created by computers fowarding events. Viewed on the collecting computer.

31. What is IPsec ESP tunnel?
One of the tunnels if DirectAccess by using both a computer certificate and user credentials. This tunnel authenticates the user and provides access to intranet resources and application servers.
Use IPV6 Unique Local Addresses.
Clients establish an IPsec tunnel for the IPv6 traffic to the DirectAccess server - which acts as a gateway to the intranet. The DirectAccess client establishes two IPsec tunnels: Psec Encapsulating Security Payload (ESP) tunnel and IPsec ESP tunnel.
If your computer is running slowly or isn't working properly - you can use System Restore to return your computer's system files and settings to an earlier point in time using a restore point. For more information about System Restore - see System Re

32. What does DISM do?
It can enable a windows feature on an offline image with the /Enable-Feature option
Offline migration is a new scenario in which enables the ScanState tool to run inside a different Windows operating system than the Windows operating system from which ScanState is gathering files and settings.
Boot the computer with a WINDOWS PE disk that contains a copy of IMAGEX.
Windows Aero was revised to be more touch-friendly.

33. What does Parental Controls do?
It governs remote access and a user must meet the conditions of at least one of the policies.
Restrict when a child can logon to a computer.
Boot to a Windows 7 setup DVD and run System Restore or boot to a System Repair Disk.
Use the BCDEDIT.EXE command

34. When you install an application in Windows Virtual PC - Windows XP Mode - where does it automatically creates a Windows 7 Start Menu Shortcut under?
ISATAP Routers within an orginization - 6TO4 routers to transverse the internet - and TEREDO to traverse a NAT devise.
IPV4 and IPV6
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.
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.

35. Are Migrated user accounts are enabled by default?
Does not have
Generates a space-estimate file called Usmtsize.txt. This option does not collect the user state. You must also specify /nocompress.
No they are disabled
You start by selecting Windows XP Mode from the Windows 7 Start Menu. You can install applications in Windows XP Mode just as you normally would on a physical PC. For example - you can install applications via web - from storage devices - or from phy

36. What event viewer log is the Radius server (NPS) logs stored?
The local security logs.
System Restore Points as well as Previous Versions of Files (configured through the System applet).
Problem history but also application installation history.
Devices and Printers Control Panel applet has a

37. How does a autoconfiguration router or DHCP assign a IPV6 address (after the Local Link Address)?
First the local link address sends a router discovery packet (Router Solicitation message). If the router request is received then a Public address corrosponding to the global or unique local address prefix in the message.
Credentials - such as user names and passwords that you use to log on to websites or other computers on a network. By storing your credentials - Windows can automatically log you on to websites or other computers. Credentials are saved in special fol
Windows Aero was revised to be more touch-friendly.
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.

38. What does servermanagercmd.exe do?
Use the BCDEDIT.EXE command
Command line equilivant of Server Manager. You can install/remove roles and features on server 2008?
Conditional forward
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.

39. What are IPV6 host records in DNS?
Netsh add dnsserver. Example netsh interface ipv4 add dnsserver name="Local Area Connection" 192.168.0.1 index=3
L2TP uses IPSEC to encrypt VPN traffic - PKI is needed to issue certificates that are required by IPSEC.
They are AAAA records.
System Restore Points as well as Previous Versions of Files (configured through the System applet).

40. What is the RACAgent?
DHCP server cannot assign an ip address
A scheduled task that runs by default collecting information for the Reliability monitor. If disabled it must reenabled manually from the task scheduler mmc snapin.
Command line equilivant of Server Manager. You can install/remove roles and features on server 2008?
By using the dnscmd /zoneexport command.

41. What do you do if a computer is missing the data recovery agent certificate for the EFS recovery agent?
Export and import it from another computer.
DHCPv6 obtains additional configuration settigns.
It governs remote access and a user must meet the conditions of at least one of the policies.
Internet printing protocol. Used for connecting to printers via web browser.

42. What extensions is Firewall rules can be exported and imported?
IPV4 and IPV6
A .WFW file
A network policy server. It is microsofts implementation of RADIUS server and replaces the IAS (internet authentication service) from windows 2003.
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.

43. How does AppLocker reduce administrative overhead and help administrators control how users can access and use files - such as executable files - scripts - Windows Installer files - and DLLs?
It contains new capabilities and extensions that you can: Define rules based on file attributes - Create exceptions to rules - Import and export rules - and use audit-only mode.
Use it to generate an EFS user certificate
When the OS loads using MSCONFIG.EXE which is also known as the System Configuration tool.
Use the Import Foreign Disk option on the target computer

44. What is a mx record?
All you have to do is purchase an upgrade key from Microsoft or another authorized retailer to unlock those new features.
A roecord to indicate the smtp server.
Through a GPO.
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.

45. How do you display detailed Windows Activation and License status?
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.
To display friendly labels to capture packet address headers.
Windows 7 Professional.
Run: Cscript slmgr.vbs /dl

46. Does Windows 7 does have an email client like Outlook Express or Windows Mail?
They need to be configured us use 802.1x RADIUS authentication
Specify this file with both the ScanState and LoadState commands to migrate application settings to computers running Windows Vista or Windows 7.
No
Disable AutoComplete in Internet Explorer

47. What is the command to set a forwarding computer for event log forwarding?
Use the Import Foreign Disk option on the target computer
WINRM QUICKCONFIG.
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.
Contains a list of dynamically updated list of authorities for the zone.

48. What is Aero Peek?
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.
This happens because the zone records expire. This occurs because the secondary zone has not successfully zone transferred before the "Expires After" SOA.
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
Clients establish an IPsec tunnel for the IPv6 traffic to the DirectAccess server - which acts as a gateway to the intranet. The DirectAccess client establishes two IPsec tunnels: Psec Encapsulating Security Payload (ESP) tunnel and IPsec ESP tunnel.

49. What is the default Install image from a Windows 7 Setup DVD?
Enterprise Admins
Ping the Link Local Address (FE80 Address)
A OOBE ready and will be booted into Windows Welcome
Windows 7 Enterprise and Ultimate Editions

50. How can you secure file transfers across a network?
Subtract the number of bits in the mask from 32 bits (255.255.255.255). Take the result (x) and have 2 to the power of the result (2^x). Subtract that final result by 2 and that is the amount of host addresses available.
Either by placing data on a web server and enforcing ssl to be used to download or by using IPSEC on a file share.
Yes - Removable Storage Access policies within a GPO can be used to restrict user's access to devices like USB drives - CDDVD drives - Floppy Disks - Tape Drives - etc.
It operates by deploying a computer that is running Windows Server 2008 R2 as a host in the branch office. Clients are configured with the fully qualified domain name of the host computer so that they can retrieve content from the Hosted Cache - when