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1. What can administrators due with file server resource manager?
Problem history but also application installation history.
They can place quotas on folders/volumes - activity screen files - and generate comprehensive storage reports. This assists in not only monitoring existing resource but helping on future planning.
On the zone file 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.

2. If you wanted to encrypt the connection between a client PC and the WSUS server what would you use?
Problem Steps Recorder in the Windows 7 operating system is a feature that enables users to record their interactions with an application and provide a detailed screen-by-screen view with accompanying information including mouse clicks and keyboard i
Modifies the installation of a Windows Installer Package (.MSI) and can be invoked with MSIEXEC.EXE
SSL
Se a capture filter based on the mac address of the problem PC.

3. Is the DHCP automatically authorized in active directory?
Windows XP and Server 2003.
Extensive Authentication Protocol used in PPP authentication.
Only Windows Vista can be directly upgraded to Windows 7 and only if you upgrade within the same processor architecture (X86 or X84).
Usually if the DHCP server is installed as the ad server - if it is a member server then it needs to be assigned manually.

4. What does the NEW-PSSESSION powershell applet do?
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.
A .WFW file
Create persistent connections to computers with POWERSHELL
L2TP/IPSEC with EAP-TLS.

5. What tool is used to manage shadowcopies?
Clear the content being cached
vssadmin.exe. This can view previous version files as well.
Internet printing protocol. Used for connecting to printers via web browser.
The command used to preform an offline defrag. Example: jetpack DHCP.mdb temp.mdb

6. What is a reservation?
A way of assigning a staic address based on the mac address. This ensures each time the client receives the same address.
IPV6 transition technologies
Use the net sh command to configure the proper ports for remote management.
WPA2 and 802.1x but require EAP-TLS to be enable.

7. What mode is BranchCache configured for branch offices with fewer than 50 users?
Migrates EFS encrypted files?
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
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
By running the Update Status summary report.

8. What does the Storage Manager Report mmc allow you to do?
Schedule reports - monitor attempt to save unauthorized files - and generate reports instantly.
Perform an offline migration
Only a local administrator
Increase the SOA refresh interval parameter.

9. How do you need to configure the NAP enforecment points if using in conjenction with NPS?
Configure the enforcement points as RADIUS clients.
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
You will be prompted to reconnect online. To disable offline mode - select it from the Tools menu.
Use your computer's zone ID at the end of the destination address. The zone ID of an IPV6 address is locally significant.

10. What is Bcdboot?
Only a local administrator
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.
Extensive Authentication Protocol used in PPP authentication.
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.

11. What type of router can RRAS be configured as?
Cannot be in different domains
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.
A LAN Router only or a LAN to WAN Router
Which processes currently consume a resource like processor utilization.

12. How do you make a Windows 7 Answer File used for unattended setup?
They are written in XML and be created using the Windows System Image Manager or a text editor like notepad.
Use SYNC Center
Send email notifications
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).

13. What happens if the router advertisement has the M flag set to 0 but the other staeful configuration (o) flag set to 1?
DHCPv6 obtains additional configuration settigns.
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 the DHCPv6 to obtain both IPV6 addresses and additional configuration settings.
an email address where the @ is replaced with a period.

14. How can you removed a stale resource record from DNS?
Restrict the share permissions of the DFS root share.
On a core server
Yes
Configure aging and scavenging.

15. What do quota templates do?
4 (bits 49 - 52) /52 Allows for 16 regions.
They restrict disk space usage for users. If you modify the quota template it applies changes to all folders that the template is assigned.
Increase the SOA refresh interval parameter.
They relay the status on polices to the Security center for NAP to validate the system to use the network.

16. What is the cache.DNS file?
WINRM QUICKCONFIG.
A file that is loaded when a DNS server starts up and populate the root hints.
It is a temporary wireless profile that doesn't validate the certificate of the remote authentication dial-in user service (RADIUS) server.
an email address where the @ is replaced with a period.

17. How do you export the DNS zone to a text file?
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
8 (bits 57 - 64) /64 Allows for 256 subnets in each site.
By using the dnscmd /zoneexport command.
You setup one the DHCP server with the same option settings and non-overlapping scopes. Make sure to duplicate any reservations.

18. How do you route IPV6 traffic on your private network?
A user to submit a print job to a printer and manage their own print jobs through the "Manage Documents" permission granted to the Creator Owners Group. If you grant a user "Manage Documents" - then they can manage ALL jobs submitted to that printer.
Anew vpn protocol that uses SSL (port 443) for encryption.
Also known as root scalability mode. Allows organizations with more than 16 namespace servers use consistency mode. They poll the nearest dc every hour instead of the pdc emulator. This reduces network traffic to the pdc emulator but clients might ha
Use IPV6 Unique Local Addresses.

19. What has Windows 7 modified in searching?
Uncheck IPV6 from the network properties.
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
they are enforced and will not allow a user to exceed the space limit.
4 (bits 53 - 56) /56 Allows for 16 regions

20. How do you remove a resource record from a zone file?
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
Configure the enforcement points as RADIUS clients.
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.
Use dnscmd /recorddelete

21. What is DiskPart?
Perform an offline migration
A suite of tools that allow administrators to understand - control - and manage the quantity and types of data stored on the servers.
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.
The DHCP server will ping an ip address before assigning it.

22. What does a BranchCache client hosting content in distributed cache mode must have?
Yes
Use your computer's zone ID at the end of the destination address. The zone ID of an IPV6 address is locally significant.
Certain firewall rules configured for the Peer Discovery and Content Retrieval.
Can be configured through a GPO

23. What is the Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT)?
It create a report of which files will be migrated
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.
Specify this file with both the ScanState and LoadState commands to migrate application settings to computers running Windows Vista or Windows 7.
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.

24. What should you do if a host file is missing?
Attach to the VHD file created by Windows Backup. You can attach to a VHD file using Disk Management or DISKPART
Yes
You add it back to a DNS zone - clear the server DNS cache and clients DNS cache.
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25. What does Scanstate /OfflineWinOld: C:Windows.old do?
4 (bits 49 - 52) /52 Allows for 16 regions.
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
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.
Perform an offline migration

26. What does servermanagercmd.exe do?
Command line equilivant of Server Manager. You can install/remove roles and features on server 2008?
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
WPA-Personal (uses a preshared key)
Can be used to create virtual hard disks

27. What is a HOSTS file?
A file that can be used to perform FQDN name resolution in the absence of a DNS server.
All you have to do is purchase an upgrade key from Microsoft or another authorized retailer to unlock those new features.
Forward to another DNS 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.

28. What is an example of a exceptions to rule?
Configure aging and scavenging.
For example - you can create a rule that allows all Windows processes to run except Registry Editor (Regedit.exe).
Use dnscmd /zonerefresh.
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

29. How do you configure DHCP to ignore clients on a particular subnet?
No
By unbinding the DHCP protocol from the nic attached to the subnet.
The Default Programs Control Panel applet
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.

30. You can configure ____________ in group policy.
Use the route delete command.
Use WPA with AES encryption. WPA-Personal requires a preshared key and WPA-Enterprise uses Radius Authentication.
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
DNS suffix search lists

31. What protocol does Ping uses?
A new feature in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 that replaces the Software Restriction Policies (SRP) feature. One of the advantages of Applocker rules over SRP is you can assign a rule to a security group or an individual user.
The ICMP protocol.
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
A WDDM driver for the graphics card and a Windows Experience index of 3.0 or greater.

32. How does Transparent Caching lead to improved end-user response times and decreased bandwidth consumption over the WAN links to the server?
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
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.
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.

33. Can users can share encrypted files with another user by giving them permission?
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
Devices and Printers Control Panel applet has a
You setup one the DHCP server with the same option settings and non-overlapping scopes. Make sure to duplicate any reservations.
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.

34. What is PSR.EXE?
A type of port forwarding that allows public network computers on a Private network through nat devises.
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
A new feature in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 that replaces the Software Restriction Policies (SRP) feature. One of the advantages of Applocker rules over SRP is you can assign a rule to a security group or an individual user.
Problem Steps Recorder in the Windows 7 operating system is a feature that enables users to record their interactions with an application and provide a detailed screen-by-screen view with accompanying information including mouse clicks and keyboard i

35. What is a NAT forwarding?
A type of port forwarding that allows public network computers on a Private network through nat devises.
Yes - it can be modified to apply to a network location.
Run scripts
DHCP server cannot assign an ip address

36. How do you prevent Forms Based Credentials from being saved?
Disable AutoComplete in Internet Explorer
It improves performance
Deploy a secondary zone.
On the properties of the DNS server in the DNS manager.

37. You can configure process monitor alerts to _____.
Yes
4 (bits 53 - 56) /56 Allows for 16 regions
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
Run scripts

38. What needs to be enabled for smart card logon?
Generates a space-estimate file called Usmtsize.txt. This option does not collect the user state. You must also specify /nocompress.
Modify/Create a GPO
EAP authentication needs to be enabled for remote access authentication (dial up - VPN - wireless) -.
No they are disabled

39. How do you setup a DHCP server for redundancy?
They can place quotas on folders/volumes - activity screen files - and generate comprehensive storage reports. This assists in not only monitoring existing resource but helping on future planning.
You setup one the DHCP server with the same option settings and non-overlapping scopes. Make sure to duplicate any reservations.
All you have to do is purchase an upgrade key from Microsoft or another authorized retailer to unlock those new features.
Increase the SOA refresh interval parameter.

40. What does dnscmd /zoneadd dsprimary do?
Prevents the server from performing Internet name resolution.
Add an AD integrated zone
It is the max size is expressed in megabytes.
Use SYNC Center

41. What is the responsible person on a SOA records field?
an email address where the @ is replaced with a period.
To deploy the policy and understand its impact before enforcing it.
Windows 7 Professional.
Cannot be in different domains

42. Can you choose which media libraries you want to share with your homegroup?
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
ISATAP Routers within an orginization - 6TO4 routers to transverse the internet - and TEREDO to traverse a NAT devise.
Yes
Backups of the full system including all critical volumes (volumes that contain operating system state).

43. What does "Create System Repair Disk" option do?
Extensive Authentication Protocol used in PPP authentication.
Yes
It lets you launch process on a remote machine via command line. Example: winrs -r:(remotehost) ipconfig /all
Creates a bootable CD that runs the Windows Recovery Environment (WRE)

44. How do you upgrade windows vista to windows 7?
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.
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.
Specify this file with both the ScanState and LoadState commands to migrate application settings to computers running Windows Vista or Windows 7.
Clear the content being cached

45. How does a autoconfiguration router or DHCP assign a IPV6 address (after the Local Link Address)?
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
Use WPA with AES encryption. WPA-Personal requires a preshared key and WPA-Enterprise uses Radius Authentication.
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.
To will ensure the clients download the appropriate printer driver.

46. What drive is System protection is automatically setup on?
Uncheck IPV6 from the network properties.
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.
DHCP server cannot assign an ip address
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.

47. What is AppLocker?
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
L2TP uses IPSEC to encrypt VPN traffic - PKI is needed to issue certificates that are required by IPSEC.
A new feature in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 that replaces the Software Restriction Policies (SRP) feature. One of the advantages of Applocker rules over SRP is you can assign a rule to a security group or an individual user.
It lets you launch process on a remote machine via command line. Example: winrs -r:(remotehost) ipconfig /all

48. What must you do if DHCP is not installed on the same computer as the RADIUS server?
Create a customized shell
EAP protocol.
Use SYNC Center
Install NAP on the computer with the DHCP service.Configure NAP as a RADIUS proxy and forward connection requests to the RADIUS server.

49. What does "wbdadmin -startbackup -allcritical" do?
Backups of the full system including all critical volumes (volumes that contain operating system state).
A collection of logs created by computers fowarding events. Viewed on the collecting computer.
ISATAP - Teredo and 6to4
Verify that they are not within the scope of the dynamically assigned DHCP addresses.

50. What is BCDEdit?
Yes
ImageX utility can extract the required operating system edition directly to the attached VHD file in Windows 7.
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.
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