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1. What does Removing Modify NTFS permission (not explicitly denying) do?
They are designed to provide concise and impartial information about the content in computer and video games so consumers - especially parents - can make an informed purchase decision. ESRB ratings have two equal parts: rating symbols suggest age app
It can enable a windows feature on an offline image with the /Enable-Feature option
Increase the SOA refresh interval parameter.
It will prevent a user from deleting files in a folder. Granting Modify permission to the Creator Owners Group will allow users to delete the files they create but not the files of other users.

2. Windows 9x ___________ an automatic update client.
Does not have
Create persistent connections to computers with POWERSHELL
By unbinding the DHCP protocol from the nic attached to the subnet.
System Restore Points as well as Previous Versions of Files (configured through the System applet).

3. What do you do if the firewall is running on the remote PC?
Use the net sh command to configure the proper ports for remote management.
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.
Use the Import Foreign Disk option on the target computer
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".

4. How do you enable additional Windows Components?
They are AAAA records.
Use the Programs and Features Control Panel applet to
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.
To another hard disk in the same computer - network or to removable media.

5. What does Parental Controls do?
A stability index rating and specific event information. Data is propagated 24 hours after system installation.
Restrict when a child can logon to a computer.
They must be configured with the ip addresses of the radius server.
For the drive that Windows is installed on. System protection can only be turned on for drives that are formatted using the NTFS file system.

6. What is a Subscription in event viewer?
By caching reads to remote files over a slow network in the Offline Files (CSC) cache. Subsequent reads to the same file are then satisfied from the client (cache) after verifying the integrity of the cached copy.
Add an AD integrated zone
The local security logs.
A collection of logs created by computers fowarding events. Viewed on the collecting computer.

7. What does the Storage Manager Report mmc allow you to do?
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.
Schedule reports - monitor attempt to save unauthorized files - and generate reports instantly.
Use it to generate an EFS user certificate
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.

8. What is "Transparent Caching"?
Install NAP on the computer with the DHCP service.Configure NAP as a RADIUS proxy and forward connection requests to the RADIUS server.
A network location.
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.
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. How do you setup DNS single label (unqualified) name resolution?
Setup a GlobalNames zone.
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.
Delete all the zone files or reinstall the DNS service.
When the OS loads using MSCONFIG.EXE which is also known as the System Configuration tool.

10. 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?
WSUS server configuration information - Metadata describing what each update is for - and general information about clients - updates and interaction.
Scan through the %WinDir%WindowsUpdate.log (ie. C:WindowsWindowsUpdate.log) file.
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 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.

11. What is the command line version of windows server backup?
wbadmin.exe. This can backup critical files.
The Application Identity Service
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.
You setup one the DHCP server with the same option settings and non-overlapping scopes. Make sure to duplicate any reservations.

12. What is the difference between MSCHAP2 and EAP-TLS?
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Promiscuous mode allows you to monitor another machine without installing network monitor on the PC you are trying to monitor.
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.
MSCHAP2 is user/password authentication while EAP-TLS is comuter authentication via certificate or smart card.

13. How can you restrict users to create sub-folders in a dfs root share?
Yes
Restrict the share permissions of the DFS root share.
Who can shutdown a computer
WPA2 and 802.1x but require EAP-TLS to be enable.

14. What does PNPUTIL.EXE do?
Extensive Authentication Protocol used in PPP authentication.
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).
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
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

15. 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
Specified the version identifer of the back to recover in MM?DD/YYYY-HH:MM format. If the version is unknown wdadmin will get the version.
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).
To will ensure the clients download the appropriate printer driver.

16. ________________ can be replicated through Ad replication.
Boot the computer with a WINDOWS PE disk that contains a copy of IMAGEX.
Promiscuous mode allows you to monitor another machine without installing network monitor on the PC you are trying to monitor.
Conditional forward
Use your computer's zone ID at the end of the destination address. The zone ID of an IPV6 address is locally significant.

17. Does Windows 7 does have an email client like Outlook Express or Windows Mail?
No
Writes changes to a mounted WIM file - DISM /UNMOUNT-WIM /DISCARD will roll the changes back
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.
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).

18. What is a HOSTS file?
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
A file that can be used to perform FQDN name resolution in the absence of a DNS server.
Distributed Cache mode. In this mode - local Windows 7 clients keep a copy of the content and make it available to other authorized clients that request the same data. This eliminates the need to have a server in the branch office. However - unlike H
Using wecutil -cs in an xml file.

19. What is Aero Snap?
A roecord to indicate the smtp server.
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
Generates a space-estimate file called Usmtsize.txt. This option does not collect the user state. You must also specify /nocompress.
Cannot be in different domains

20. What does Credential Manager allows you to store?
Use the DHCPv6 to obtain both IPV6 addresses and additional configuration settings.
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.
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
Enterprise and Ultimate versions. The limitation refers only to the ability to enable protection on a removable storage device. Once BitLocker To Go is added to a storage device - that device can be used normally with any version of Windows 7. It can

21. What does Cipher /K do?
Use SYNC Center
Command to configure the TCP/IP settings.
Forward to another DNS server
Use it to generate an EFS user certificate

22. How do you create a custom Windows PE image that supports windows scripting host?
Modify the PE image using DISM by adding the WINPE-Scripting package to BOOT.WIM
Install NAP on the computer with the DHCP service.Configure NAP as a RADIUS proxy and forward connection requests to the RADIUS server.
Only a local administrator
Specify this file with both the ScanState and LoadState tools to migrate all user folders and files that resides on the root of any drive and in the Users directory. However - it does not find and migrate any application data - program files - or any

23. What is Optimize for scalability polling mode do?
They are written in XML and be created using the Windows System Image Manager or a text editor like notepad.
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
Only Windows Vista can be directly upgraded to Windows 7 and only if you upgrade within the same processor architecture (X86 or X84).
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).

24. Is the DHCP automatically authorized in active directory?
Usually if the DHCP server is installed as the ad server - if it is a member server then it needs to be assigned manually.
DHCP server cannot assign an ip address
Modify the service startup to automatic and also enable the proper NAP enforcement client (DHCP - EAP - RDGATEWAY - IPSEC).Configured for manual start by default.
Use the net sh command to configure the proper ports for remote management.

25. How do you review files in the Offline Files Cache?
Use the Cipher.exe command line tool.
A roecord to indicate the smtp server.
Promiscuous mode allows you to monitor another machine without installing network monitor on the PC you are trying to monitor.
Use SYNC Center

26. What must you do if DHCP is not installed on the same computer as the RADIUS server?
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.
The ICMP protocol.
ISATAP Routers within an orginization - 6TO4 routers to transverse the internet - and TEREDO to traverse a NAT devise.
Install NAP on the computer with the DHCP service.Configure NAP as a RADIUS proxy and forward connection requests to the RADIUS server.

27. What is Drvload?
It governs remote access and a user must meet the conditions of at least one of the policies.
Promiscuous mode allows you to monitor another machine without installing network monitor on the PC you are trying to monitor.
Tools adds out-of-box drivers to a booted Windows PE image. It takes one or more driver .inf files as inputs.
The first time a user opens a file in a shared folder - Windows 7 reads the file from the server and then stores it in a cache on the computer's hard disk drive. The second and subsequent times a user reads the same file - Windows 7 retrieves the cac

28. What does Microsoft Transform files (MST) do?
Contains a list of dynamically updated list of authorities for the zone.
Turn off the Log Spooler event on a print server.
Modifies the installation of a Windows Installer Package (.MSI) and can be invoked with MSIEXEC.EXE
IPV6 transition technologies

29. How do you install applications in Windows XP Mode?
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
Conditional forward
Attach to the VHD file created by Windows Backup. You can attach to a VHD file using Disk Management or DISKPART
Through a GPO under Application Control Policies in the Computer Security Settings Node.

30. How do you remove a resource record from a zone file?
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A network policy server. It is microsofts implementation of RADIUS server and replaces the IAS (internet authentication service) from windows 2003.
Either by placing data on a web server and enforcing ssl to be used to download or by using IPSEC on a file share.
Use dnscmd /recorddelete

31. What is the RACAgent?
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.
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.
Clear the content being cached
Add an AD integrated zone

32. What does Reliability Monitor display?
Use the Programs and Features Control Panel applet to
Use the Advanced Firewall to define Connection Security Rules.
Problem history but also application installation history.
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

33. What does importing and exporting rules affect?
The import and export affects the entire policy. For example - if you export a policy - all of the rules from all of the rule collections are exported - including the enforcement settings for the rule collections. If you import a policy - the existin
Does not
Enable remote management on a computer and create the proper inbound rules on the advanced firewall.
Windows 7 Professional.

34. What is the cache.DNS file?
Use the "Connect to a Workplace" option
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.
A file that is loaded when a DNS server starts up and populate the root hints.
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.

35. What does WINRM QUICKCONFIG do?
Enable remote management on a computer and create the proper inbound rules on the advanced firewall.
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.
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.
Does not have

36. What requirements needs to be met to use network level authentication?
IPV4 and IPV6
At the volume level - not the drive level.
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.
Specified the version identifer of the back to recover in MM?DD/YYYY-HH:MM format. If the version is unknown wdadmin will get the version.

37. What does System Protection cover?
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.
They are AAAA records.
System Restore Points as well as Previous Versions of Files (configured through the System applet).
Does not have

38. How do you export the DNS zone to a text file?
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.
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By using the dnscmd /zoneexport command.
Windows 7 Enterprise and Ultimate Editions

39. What is the command to add a DNS server?
Netsh add dnsserver. Example netsh interface ipv4 add dnsserver name="Local Area Connection" 192.168.0.1 index=3
Export and import it from another computer.
It is the max size is expressed in megabytes.
The import and export affects the entire policy. For example - if you export a policy - all of the rules from all of the rule collections are exported - including the enforcement settings for the rule collections. If you import a policy - the existin

40. What is the command to configure the preferred DNS server?
When you plug a ReadyBoost-compatible storage device into your computer - the AutoPlay dialog box offers you the option to speed up your PC using ReadyBoost. If you select this option - you can choose how much memory on the device to use for this pur
Configure aging and scavenging.
Netsh set dnsserver. Example: netsh interface ipv4 set dnsserver name="Local Area Connection" source=static address=192.168.0.100
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

41. Where is scavaging configured?
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.
Run: Cscript slmgr.vbs /dl
Use AD integrated zones so the clients can update to more than one DNS server.
On the properties of the DNS server in the DNS manager.

42. Why is PKi needed to encypt vpn traffic?
Increase the SOA refresh interval parameter.
L2TP uses IPSEC to encrypt VPN traffic - PKI is needed to issue certificates that are required by IPSEC.
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.
It which enables content from file and Web servers on a wide area network (WAN) to be cached on computers at a local branch office. BranchCache can improve application response time and reduce WAN traffic. Cached content can either be distributed acr

43. How do you view failed WSUS updates on the WSUS server?
Install Windows Installer Packages (.MSI) files. You can script the installation.
By running the Update Status summary report.
RRAS-VPN/Dialup - Wireless Access Points - Terminal Server Gateway - DHCP - and IPSEC(HRA).
Command line equilivant of Server Manager. You can install/remove roles and features on server 2008?

44. What is Internet Explorer Content Advisor?
WPA-Enterprise (radius authentication)
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.
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.
Netsh set dnsserver. Example: netsh interface ipv4 set dnsserver name="Local Area Connection" source=static address=192.168.0.100

45. What will a (.root) zone do in a DNS server?
wbadmin.exe. This can backup critical files.
Prevents the server from performing Internet name resolution.
Internet printing protocol. Used for connecting to printers via web browser.
Extensive Authentication Protocol used in PPP authentication.

46. What is a HomeGroup?

47. How do you verify that an Auto Update Client is connecting to its WSUS Server?
Scan through the %WinDir%WindowsUpdate.log (ie. C:WindowsWindowsUpdate.log) file.
Windows 7 Professional.
Attach to the VHD file created by Windows Backup. You can attach to a VHD file using Disk Management or DISKPART
Run scripts

48. How do you upgrade windows 7?
The first time a user opens a file in a shared folder - Windows 7 reads the file from the server and then stores it in a cache on the computer's hard disk drive. The second and subsequent times a user reads the same file - Windows 7 retrieves the cac
Uncheck IPV6 from the network properties.
Take the number of networks and take the square root of it. Subtract that number from the subnet mask. The result is the original mask.
All you have to do is purchase an upgrade key from Microsoft or another authorized retailer to unlock those new features.

49. What do DFS nameservers need to do to obtain the most current namespace data?
It can add a driver to an offline WIM image with the /Add-Driver option
Take the number of networks and take the square root of it. Subtract that number from the subnet mask. The result is the original mask.
You will be prompted to reconnect online. To disable offline mode - select it from the Tools menu.
Pool Active Directory.

50. How do you set a DNS server to a cache only DNS server?
Create a Custom Rule. By default Predefined Firewall Rules apply to all computers sending network traffic.
Delete all the zone files or reinstall the DNS service.
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
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