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1. What does Scanstate /GENMIGXML do?
It is a network health policy defines the minumum level of client health required to connect to the network.
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).
Pool Active Directory.
It create a report of which files will be migrated
2. What are Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) ratings for?
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
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 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
Backups of the full system including all critical volumes (volumes that contain operating system state).
3. What does WinRS do?
WPA-Enterprise (radius authentication)
It lets you launch process on a remote machine via command line. Example: winrs -r:(remotehost) ipconfig /all
Windows 7 Professional.
They are monitored but not enforced. Users can exced there quota limit.
4. What is the command line version of windows server backup?
Either from wbadmin or windows server backup.
Plug in the drive and then select properties of the drive. You can make changes through the ReadyBoost tab.
wbadmin.exe. This can backup critical files.
Devices and Printers Control Panel applet has a
5. What will a (.root) zone do in a DNS server?
Prevents the server from performing Internet name resolution.
Yes
On the properties of the DNS server in the DNS manager.
You setup one the DHCP server with the same option settings and non-overlapping scopes. Make sure to duplicate any reservations.
6. What do you do if the firewall is running on the remote PC?
IN the WindowsUpdateClient log in the system log portion of event viewer.
Windows 7 Enterprise and Ultimate Editions
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
Use the net sh command to configure the proper ports for remote management.
7. What does User Rights policy governs?
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.
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".
Contains a list of dynamically updated list of authorities for the zone.
Who can shutdown a computer
8. EFS encrypt files will not be __________.
L2TP uses IPSEC to encrypt VPN traffic - PKI is needed to issue certificates that are required by IPSEC.
WECUTIL QC
Default Programs Control Panel applet
Sent across the network
9. How do you view failed WSUS updates on the client PC?
No they are disabled
IN the WindowsUpdateClient log in the system log portion of event viewer.
A type of port forwarding that allows public network computers on a Private network through nat devises.
WPA-Personal (uses a preshared key)
10. What is BCDEdit?
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
Prevents the server from performing Internet name resolution.
A .WFW file
Is a command-line tool for managing BCD stores. It can be used for a variety of purposes - including creating new stores - modifying existing stores - adding boot menu options - and so on. BCDEdit serves essentially the same purpose as Bootcfg.exe on
11. Can DISM can apply an answer file to an offline image?
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
Only Windows Vista can be directly upgraded to Windows 7 and only if you upgrade within the same processor architecture (X86 or X84).
Yes
WSUS server configuration information - Metadata describing what each update is for - and general information about clients - updates and interaction.
12. What is Aero Snap?
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
It is the authentication header protocol and digitally sign packets but not encrypt them.
Use the Programs and Features Control Panel applet to
By unbinding the DHCP protocol from the nic attached to the subnet.
13. What is the default Install image from a Windows 7 Setup DVD?
dynamic drives
Which processes currently consume a resource like processor utilization.
A OOBE ready and will be booted into Windows Welcome
They need to be configured us use 802.1x RADIUS authentication
14. What requirements must your system must meet to use BranchCache?
Client computers must be running Windows 7 - with the BranchCache feature enabled. Web servers file servers must be running Windows Server 2008 R2 - with the BranchCache feature enabled.
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
Boot the computer with a WINDOWS PE disk that contains a copy of IMAGEX.
Create a Custom Rule. By default Predefined Firewall Rules apply to all computers sending network traffic.
15. How can Transparent Caching is be enabled?
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.
Use IPCONFIG or Status Details for the Network Connection.
Through Group Policy at Computer configuration | Administrative Templates | Network | Offline Files | Enable Transparent Caching.
You can add more space to existing primary partitions and logical drives by extending them into adjacent unallocated space on the same disk. To extend a basic volume - it must be raw or formatted with the NTFS file system.
16. What is the benifit of create a fixed size VHD instead of a dynamically expanding VHD file?
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.
Yes
It improves performance
They are monitored but not enforced. Users can exced there quota limit.
17. What is a NPS server?
The command used to preform an offline defrag. Example: jetpack DHCP.mdb temp.mdb
A network policy server. It is microsofts implementation of RADIUS server and replaces the IAS (internet authentication service) from windows 2003.
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.
It designates an authoritative DNS server - not the soa record.
18. Why would you nest WSUS servers?
Is a command-line tool for managing BCD stores. It can be used for a variety of purposes - including creating new stores - modifying existing stores - adding boot menu options - and so on. BCDEdit serves essentially the same purpose as Bootcfg.exe on
So the downstream servers can recieve its approved updates via parent server. This allows multiple points of deployment. Downstream servers also can be delegated the permission to approve their own updates
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
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.
19. What does servermanagercmd.exe do?
A network policy server. It is microsofts implementation of RADIUS server and replaces the IAS (internet authentication service) from windows 2003.
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.
You will be prompted to reconnect online. To disable offline mode - select it from the Tools menu.
Command line equilivant of Server Manager. You can install/remove roles and features on server 2008?
20. How do you restrict which DNS servers get a zone transfer?
A suite of tools that allow administrators to understand - control - and manage the quantity and types of data stored on the servers.
Configure the primary zone to transfer to only DNS servers listed on the names server tab or by ip address.
wbadmin.exe. This can backup critical files.
Enterprise Admins
21. What is InPrivate Browsing?
It is a advertisement of a service. The record is configured with the service provided - a port number and weight?
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 LAN Router only or a LAN to WAN Router
Only Windows Vista can be directly upgraded to Windows 7 and only if you upgrade within the same processor architecture (X86 or X84).
22. What is DISM.EXE?
The Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM) tool replaces the pkgmgr - PEImg - and IntlConfg tools that are being retired in Windows 7. DISM provides a single centralized tool for performing all of the functions of these three tools in a mor
Run scripts
Us edit dnscmd /zoneupdatefromdns command.
IPV6 transition technologies
23. What protocol does NAP enforce when used in 802.1x authentication?
EAP protocol.
Use IPV6 Unique Local Addresses.
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
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.
24. What does DRIVERQUERY /SI do?
It will display driver signing status
Modify the service startup to automatic and also enable the proper NAP enforcement client (DHCP - EAP - RDGATEWAY - IPSEC).Configured for manual start by default.
Shaking (quickly dragging back and forth) a window minimizes all other windows. Shaking it again brings them back.
Verify that they are not within the scope of the dynamically assigned DHCP addresses.
25. What OS can Applocker policies not be enforced?
Windows 7 Professional.
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
Yes
All you have to do is purchase an upgrade key from Microsoft or another authorized retailer to unlock those new features.
26. What is a DHCP relay agent?
IPV6 transition technologies
Yes - This involves picking the user certificate of the user you are sharing the file with. If that user does not already have a preinstalled certificate - then have them logon and encrypt a file for the first time and EFS will autogenerate a new cer
It can can forward requests from DHCP clients for ip addresses to a remote DHCP server.
WINRM QUICKCONFIG.
27. What is DirectAccess?
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
In Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 it enhances the productivity of mobile workers by connecting them seamlessly and more securely to their corporate network any time they have Internet access—without the need to VPN. When your IT department enab
It is the max size is expressed in megabytes.
Run: Cscript slmgr.vbs /dl
28. What preforms authentication at a computer level for vpn?
Add an AD integrated zone
Promiscuous mode allows you to monitor another machine without installing network monitor on the PC you are trying to monitor.
Install Windows Installer Packages (.MSI) files. You can script the installation.
L2TP/IPSEC with EAP-TLS.
29. 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.
8 (bits 57 - 64) /64 Allows for 256 subnets in each site.
By either using WSUS management console (server side targeting) or GPO (client side targeting).
Computer certificates be installed on client computers
30. Where is Reliability Monitor data kept?
Schedule reports - monitor attempt to save unauthorized files - and generate reports instantly.
Use IPCONFIG or Status Details for the Network Connection.
They are AAAA records.
In the registry. To bind to another computer remotly the remote registry service needs to run on the target PC.
31. What is Optimize for Consistency polling mode do?
The DFS service attempts to keep the domain based namespace highly consistent by polling the pcd emulator after the namespace changes. This bypasses the needing to wait for the ad replication to update the namespace object. This can increase load on
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
Problem history but also application installation history.
Send email notifications
32. What is an example of a rule based on file attributes derived from the digital signature?
It can speed up your computer by using storage space on most USB flash drives and flash memory cards. ReadyBoost is designed to help when your PC's memory is running low. Low memory can make your computer sluggish because Windows - which needs a plac
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 rules based on the publisher attribute that is persistent through updates - or you can create rules for a specific version of a file.
WPA-Enterprise (radius authentication)
33. What account must be used to activate a DHCP server in active directory?
Enterprise Admins
Pool Active Directory.
You setup one the DHCP server with the same option settings and non-overlapping scopes. Make sure to duplicate any reservations.
It contains the necessary tools and documentation to evaluate and mitigate application compatibility issues before deploying Windows 7 - Windows Vista - a Windows Update - or a new version of Windows Internet Explorer in your environment.
34. What extensions is Firewall rules can be exported and imported?
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.
A .WFW file
IPV6 transition technologies
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.
35. What should you do if you receive warnings that your virtual memory is low?
Writes changes to a mounted WIM file - DISM /UNMOUNT-WIM /DISCARD will roll the changes back
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
Delete all the zone files or reinstall the DNS service.
Schedule reports - monitor attempt to save unauthorized files - and generate reports instantly.
36. What is Bcdboot?
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.
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).
L2TP/IPSEC with EAP-TLS.
When the OS loads using MSCONFIG.EXE which is also known as the System Configuration tool.
37. What is required to upgrade Vista to Windows 7?
Use the "Connect to a Workplace" option
A OOBE ready and will be booted into Windows Welcome
The latest Vista Service Pack
Boot Configuration Database - Boot Configuration Data (BCD) files provide a store that is used to describe boot applications and boot application settings. The objects and elements in the store effectively replace Boot.ini.
38. What is WinRS?
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
Uncheck IPV6 from the network properties.
Promiscuous mode allows you to monitor another machine without installing network monitor on the PC you are trying to monitor.
Is a command-line tool for managing BCD stores. It can be used for a variety of purposes - including creating new stores - modifying existing stores - adding boot menu options - and so on. BCDEdit serves essentially the same purpose as Bootcfg.exe on
39. What does DISM /Get-Drivers do?
Use IPV6 Unique Local Addresses.
Used to get a list of installed 3rd party drivers
It is the Microsoft SMB client for accessing shared network resources
Export and import it from another computer.
40. Why is PKi needed to encypt vpn traffic?
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
Modify the PE image using DISM by adding the WINPE-Scripting package to BOOT.WIM
L2TP uses IPSEC to encrypt VPN traffic - PKI is needed to issue certificates that are required by IPSEC.
Use it to generate an EFS user certificate
41. What does the Hosted Cache mode do?
wbadmin.exe. This can backup critical files.
It contains the necessary tools and documentation to evaluate and mitigate application compatibility issues before deploying Windows 7 - Windows Vista - a Windows Update - or a new version of Windows Internet Explorer in your environment.
Adds a file based zone
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
42. What is the command needed In order for ScanState and LoadState to use any of the migration .xml files?
It is a network health policy defines the minumum level of client health required to connect to the network.
Usually if the DHCP server is installed as the ad server - if it is a member server then it needs to be assigned manually.
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
It can speed up your computer by using storage space on most USB flash drives and flash memory cards. ReadyBoost is designed to help when your PC's memory is running low. Low memory can make your computer sluggish because Windows - which needs a plac
43. What controlls file extensions?
When the OS loads using MSCONFIG.EXE which is also known as the System Configuration tool.
Can be configured through a GPO
In Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 it enhances the productivity of mobile workers by connecting them seamlessly and more securely to their corporate network any time they have Internet access—without the need to VPN. When your IT department enab
The Default Programs Control Panel applet
44. How do you change the ReadyBoost configuration of a flash drive?
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
Send email notifications
Creates a bootable CD that runs the Windows Recovery Environment (WRE)
Plug in the drive and then select properties of the drive. You can make changes through the ReadyBoost tab.
45. What is the command to configure the preferred DNS server?
Netsh set dnsserver. Example: netsh interface ipv4 set dnsserver name="Local Area Connection" source=static address=192.168.0.100
Adds a file based zone
The requesting of user authentication prior to connecting to the terminal server. This completes the user aoth before reaching the logon screen making the server more secure. This helps fight Denial of Service attacks - malicious users/software.
On the properties of the DNS server in the DNS manager.
46. What does a BranchCache client hosting content in distributed cache mode must have?
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.
Windows PE and Windows.old.
The DFS service attempts to keep the domain based namespace highly consistent by polling the pcd emulator after the namespace changes. This bypasses the needing to wait for the ad replication to update the namespace object. This can increase load on
Certain firewall rules configured for the Peer Discovery and Content Retrieval.
47. Can users can share encrypted files with another user by giving them permission?
It can enable a windows feature on an offline image with the /Enable-Feature option
Vista SP1 and Server 2008 and above.
The domain profile not the public or private.
Yes - This involves picking the user certificate of the user you are sharing the file with. If that user does not already have a preinstalled certificate - then have them logon and encrypt a file for the first time and EFS will autogenerate a new cer
48. How do you display detailed Windows Activation and License status?
WECUTIL QC
Run: Cscript slmgr.vbs /dl
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.
You will need to run "Startup Repair" from within the Windows Recovery Environment (WRE)
49. How do you move a Dynamic Disk from one computer to another?
Client computers must be running Windows 7 - with the BranchCache feature enabled. Web servers file servers must be running Windows Server 2008 R2 - with the BranchCache feature enabled.
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
Use the Import Foreign Disk option on the target computer
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).
50. What is NAP's security health validator?
Vista SP1 and Server 2008 and above.
Configure a GPO to modify the computers location to look for updates.
Certain firewall rules configured for the Peer Discovery and Content Retrieval.
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.