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1. What does Reliability Monitor display?
Configure the primary zone to transfer to only DNS servers listed on the names server tab or by ip address.
Configure the enforcement points as RADIUS clients.
Problem history but also application installation history.
Internet printing protocol. Used for connecting to printers via web browser.

2. What is IPP?
At the volume level - not the drive level.
By unbinding the DHCP protocol from the nic attached to the subnet.
Internet printing protocol. Used for connecting to printers via web browser.
Yes

3. Where is Software RAID is configured?
The command used to preform an offline defrag. Example: jetpack DHCP.mdb temp.mdb
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
SP3
At the volume level - not the drive level.

4. How can you can upgrade an offline image's Windows 7 edition?
By using the DISM command with a /Set-Edition option: Example: DISM /IMAGE:C:SAMPLE.WIM /Set-Edition:Ultimate
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 the "Connect to a Workplace" option
Use dnscmd /zonerefresh.

5. What service has to be started for Applocker to work?
A text-mode command interpreter that enables you to manage objects (disks - partitions - or volumes) by using scripts or direct input at a command prompt.
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).
The Application Identity Service
Create a customized shell

6. What do quota templates do?
Use the Advanced Firewall to define Connection Security Rules.
They restrict disk space usage for users. If you modify the quota template it applies changes to all folders that the template is assigned.
Either from wbadmin or windows server backup.
A WDDM driver for the graphics card and a Windows Experience index of 3.0 or greater.

7. How does Transparent Caching lead to improved end-user response times and decreased bandwidth consumption over the WAN links to the server?
Internet Protocol security (IPsec) and Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6).
It is the Microsoft SMB client for accessing shared network resources
Only Windows Vista can be directly upgraded to Windows 7 and only if you upgrade within the same processor architecture (X86 or X84).
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.

8. Where is the Troubleshoot option for fixing common problems located?
It is a advertisement of a service. The record is configured with the service provided - a port number and weight?
On a core server
Either from wbadmin or windows server backup.
Devices and Printers Control Panel applet has a

9. How do client computers get configured to use a WSUS server?
Configure the primary zone to transfer to only DNS servers listed on the names server tab or by ip address.
Only a local administrator
Configure a GPO to modify the computers location to look for updates.
IN the WindowsUpdateClient log in the system log portion of event viewer.

10. In case the _______________ - DHCP clients can be configured with an alternative static ip address?
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.
DHCP server cannot assign an ip address
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
It lets you launch process on a remote machine via command line. Example: winrs -r:(remotehost) ipconfig /all

11. How do you setup Windows 7 setup to run unattended?
In the registry. To bind to another computer remotly the remote registry service needs to run on the target PC.
Windows PE and Windows.old.
They are AAAA records.
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.

12. What does it mean to Extend a Basic Disk Volume?
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.
Delete all the zone files or reinstall the DNS service.
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.
Netsh set dnsserver. Example: netsh interface ipv4 set dnsserver name="Local Area Connection" source=static address=192.168.0.100

13. 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
By creating or modifying a wireless connection in Network and Sharing Center.
Use the Programs and Features Control Panel applet to
The latest Vista Service Pack

14. What do DFS nameservers need to do to obtain the most current namespace data?
Pool Active Directory.
A type of port forwarding that allows public network computers on a Private network through nat devises.
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
Computer certificates be installed on client computers

15. What does NETSH BRANCHCACHE FLUSH do?
Windows XP and Server 2003.
Clear the content being cached
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
Generates a space-estimate file called Usmtsize.txt. This option does not collect the user state. You must also specify /nocompress.

16. What is DirectAccess?
It lets you launch process on a remote machine via command line. Example: winrs -r:(remotehost) ipconfig /all
Se a capture filter based on the mac address of the problem PC.
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
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17. How do you can disable programs from autostarting?
It can can forward requests from DHCP clients for ip addresses to a remote DHCP server.
They need to be configured us use 802.1x RADIUS authentication
When the OS loads using MSCONFIG.EXE which is also known as the System Configuration tool.
Installing and imaging on hardware agnostic systems as long as the processor architecture is the same (32 or 64 bit)

18. What does AppLocker allows you to generate default rules for?
DNS suffix search lists
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
Use the BCDEDIT.EXE command
A network policy server. It is microsofts implementation of RADIUS server and replaces the IAS (internet authentication service) from windows 2003.

19. Direct Access requires...
RRAS-VPN/Dialup - Wireless Access Points - Terminal Server Gateway - DHCP - and IPSEC(HRA).
The domain profile not the public or private.
A feature that regularly creates and saves information about your computer's system files and settings. System protection also saves previous versions of files that you've modified. It saves these files in restore points - which are created just befo
Computer certificates be installed on client computers

20. What protocol does NAP enforce when used in 802.1x authentication?
Through a GPO under Application Control Policies in the Computer Security Settings Node.
EAP protocol.
Certain firewall rules configured for the Peer Discovery and Content Retrieval.
It pings with IPV6

21. What does Diskpart.exe do?
Can be used to create virtual hard disks
ISATAP Routers within an orginization - 6TO4 routers to transverse the internet - and TEREDO to traverse a NAT devise.
Yes
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

22. What is the benifit of create a fixed size VHD instead of a dynamically expanding VHD file?
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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
It improves performance
Through a GPO.

23. EFS encrypt files will not be __________.
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.
Sent across the network
Conditional forward
SP3

24. What is the command line version of windows server backup?
Adds a file based zone
wbadmin.exe. This can backup critical files.
EAP protocol.
vssadmin.exe. This can view previous version files as well.

25. How can you delete route table entries?
Use the Import Foreign Disk option on the target computer
A CONFIG.XML file
Shaking (quickly dragging back and forth) a window minimizes all other windows. Shaking it again brings them back.
Use the route delete command.

26. The print management console can be configured to _____________.
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
To display friendly labels to capture packet address headers.
Use Safe Mode and then roll back the driver if it was recently updated.
Send email notifications

27. What dows Windows Anytime Upgrade do?
It improves performance
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 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.
DHCPv6 obtains additional configuration settigns.

28. What can you use the User State Migration Tools (USMT) for?
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
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
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
Create persistent connections to computers with POWERSHELL

29. What is Internet Explorer Content Advisor?
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.
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
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
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30. What is BCDEdit?
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
On the properties of the DNS server in the DNS manager.
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.
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

31. What is InPrivate Browsing?
Conditional forward
Perform an offline migration
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
4 (bits 49 - 52) /52 Allows for 16 regions.

32. How do you create a custom Windows PE image that supports windows scripting host?
Use the DHCPv6 to obtain both IPV6 addresses and additional configuration settings.
Modify the PE image using DISM by adding the WINPE-Scripting package to BOOT.WIM
Does not
Windows PE and Windows.old.

33. What does the MigUser.xml file do?
WPA2 and 802.1x but require EAP-TLS to be enable.
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.
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".
Enterprise Admins

34. How do you change the ReadyBoost configuration of a flash drive?
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
Plug in the drive and then select properties of the drive. You can make changes through the ReadyBoost tab.
A CONFIG.XML file
Extensive Authentication Protocol used in PPP authentication.

35. What is Client for Microsoft Networks?
It pings with IPV6
It is the Microsoft SMB client for accessing shared network resources
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
A roecord to indicate the smtp server.

36. How many bits are in the regional prefix?
ImageX utility can extract the required operating system edition directly to the attached VHD file in Windows 7.
Does not have
vssadmin.exe. This can view previous version files as well.
4 (bits 49 - 52) /52 Allows for 16 regions.

37. How do you allow specific vendors for being excluded from a GPO to prevent all removable storage devices?

38. Can users can share encrypted files with another user by giving them permission?
By running the Update Status summary report.
Clear the content being cached
Adds a file based zone
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

39. What drive is System protection is automatically setup on?
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.
4 (bits 49 - 52) /52 Allows for 16 regions.
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.
Either from wbadmin or windows server backup.

40. What do RRAS/NPS policys govern?
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Use dnscmd /zonerefresh.
It governs remote access and a user must meet the conditions of at least one of the policies.
Specify this file with both the ScanState and LoadState commands to migrate application settings to computers running Windows Vista or Windows 7.

41. What are the minimum hardware requirements for Windows 7?
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
1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor - 1 gigabyte (GB) RAM (32-bit) or 2 GB RAM (64-bit) - 16 GB available hard disk space (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit) - DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver
Contains a list of dynamically updated list of authorities for the zone.
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.

42. How do you configure client computers to use a WSUS server as the source for Windows Update?
When the OS loads using MSCONFIG.EXE which is also known as the System Configuration tool.
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).
Modify/Create a GPO
SSL

43. What version does Windows XP must have to be able to connect with Remote Desktop to a computer requiring network level authentication?
Modify the service startup to automatic and also enable the proper NAP enforcement client (DHCP - EAP - RDGATEWAY - IPSEC).Configured for manual start by default.
Anew vpn protocol that uses SSL (port 443) for encryption.
SP3
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44. What does the Hosted Cache mode do?
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.
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
Enterprise Admins
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.

45. How can you can prevent users from accessing certain MMC console snap ins?
They are in the first 48 bits /48
Through a GPO.
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.
On the properties of the DNS server in the DNS manager.

46. What wireless protocolls can be used to authenticate smart cards?
Used to get a list of installed 3rd party drivers
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
WPA2 and 802.1x but require EAP-TLS to be enable.
A stability index rating and specific event information. Data is propagated 24 hours after system installation.

47. How many bits are in the GLOBAL/UNIQUE LOCAL prefix?
Add an AD integrated zone
They are in the first 48 bits /48
Us edit dnscmd /zoneupdatefromdns command.
To will ensure the clients download the appropriate printer driver.

48. What is File Server Resource Manager?
Windows Aero was revised to be more touch-friendly.
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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.
A suite of tools that allow administrators to understand - control - and manage the quantity and types of data stored on the servers.

49. How do you create a VPN connection?
Modifies the installation of a Windows Installer Package (.MSI) and can be invoked with MSIEXEC.EXE
Use the "Connect to a Workplace" option
By coping the application compatibility database to a network location and run a logon script that includes SDBInst on each computer - specifying the UNC path of the file.
Only Business Track Windows 7 editions (Professional - Enterprise - Ultimate).

50. How many bits are in the site prefix?
By running the Update Status summary report.
Deploy a secondary zone.
Windows 7 Ultimate.
4 (bits 53 - 56) /56 Allows for 16 regions