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1. Can you choose which media libraries you want to share with your homegroup?
It lets you launch process on a remote machine via command line. Example: winrs -r:(remotehost) ipconfig /all
Yes
The Default Programs Control Panel applet
Use dnscmd /zonerefresh.

2. How many bits are in the site subnet?
Use IPCONFIG or Status Details for the Network Connection.
It improves performance
A way of assigning a staic address based on the mac address. This ensures each time the client receives the same address.
8 (bits 57 - 64) /64 Allows for 256 subnets in each site.

3. What does IMAGEX /MountRW do?

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4. What do you do if a computer is missing the data recovery agent certificate for the EFS recovery agent?
From the Network Policy Access Services role in system manager.
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.
Export and import it from another computer.
Extensive Authentication Protocol used in PPP authentication.

5. What does Windows XP Mode for Windows 7 makes it easy to do?
an email address where the @ is replaced with a period.
Install and run many Windows XP productivity applications directly from your Windows 7-based PC. It utilizes virtualization technology - such as Windows Virtual PC - to provide a virtual Windows XP Professional SP3 environment for Windows 7 so that o
It is the max size is expressed in megabytes.
DHCPv6 obtains additional configuration settigns.

6. What can In-Private Browsing not display?
Use Safe Mode and then roll back the driver if it was recently updated.
Suggested Sites
1723
Use the "Connect to a Workplace" option

7. What does Windows XP Mode requires?
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
Specify this file with both the ScanState and LoadState commands to migrate application settings to computers running Windows Vista or Windows 7.
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
IPV4 and IPV6

8. What port does RDP use?
3389
Scan through the %WinDir%WindowsUpdate.log (ie. C:WindowsWindowsUpdate.log) file.
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.
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.

9. What is WPA-PSK?
Run: Cscript slmgr.vbs /dl
Send email notifications
Either by placing data on a web server and enforcing ssl to be used to download or by using IPSEC on a file share.
WPA-Personal (uses a preshared key)

10. What is the benifit of create a fixed size VHD instead of a dynamically expanding VHD file?
By using the dnscmd /zoneexport command.
A way of assigning a staic address based on the mac address. This ensures each time the client receives the same address.
Export and import it from another computer.
It improves performance

11. How do you upgrade windows vista to windows 7?
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.
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
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.
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.

12. What does Parental Controls do?
MSCHAP2 is user/password authentication while EAP-TLS is comuter authentication via certificate or smart card.
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.
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.
Restrict when a child can logon to a computer.

13. What are some of the IPV6 transition technologies?
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
Us edit dnscmd /zoneupdatefromdns command.
ISATAP - Teredo and 6to4
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.

14. Does Windows 7 does have an email client like Outlook Express or Windows Mail?
Use dnscmd /zonerefresh.
Plug in the drive and then select properties of the drive. You can make changes through the ReadyBoost tab.
No
Windows PE and Windows.old.

15. What is Reliability Monitor display?
A stability index rating and specific event information. Data is propagated 24 hours after system installation.
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.
They are monitored but not enforced. Users can exced there quota limit.
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

16. How many bits are in the regional prefix?
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
4 (bits 49 - 52) /52 Allows for 16 regions.
Can be configured through a GPO
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

17. How do you troubleshoot DHCP client address assignment using the network monitor?
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
DNS suffix search lists
Se a capture filter based on the mac address of the problem PC.
The latest Vista Service Pack

18. How do you install applications in Windows XP Mode?
Sent across the network
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
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
Export and import it from another computer.

19. You can configure ____________ in group policy.
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.
On a core server
Generates a space-estimate file called Usmtsize.txt. This option does not collect the user state. You must also specify /nocompress.
DNS suffix search lists

20. What is DHCP conflict detection?
L2TP uses IPSEC to encrypt VPN traffic - PKI is needed to issue certificates that are required by IPSEC.
The DHCP server will ping an ip address before assigning it.
A file that is loaded when a DNS server starts up and populate the root hints.
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.

21. How can you use ImageX to apply a WIM Image directly to a VHD file?
Command line equilivant of Server Manager. You can install/remove roles and features on server 2008?
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
ImageX utility can extract the required operating system edition directly to the attached VHD file in Windows 7.
Which processes currently consume a resource like processor utilization.

22. How do you delegate permissions to modify a specific DNS zone?
Default Programs Control Panel applet
Windows Aero was revised to be more touch-friendly.
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.
Delegate permission by configuring the dacl of the zone file.

23. What is User Account Control (UAC)?
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.
The domain profile not the public or private.
Use it to generate an EFS user certificate
Windows PE and Windows.old.

24. What does DRIVERQUERY /SI do?
It will display driver signing status
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 is a network health policy defines the minumum level of client health required to connect to the network.
Attach to the VHD file created by Windows Backup. You can attach to a VHD file using Disk Management or DISKPART

25. What are network monitor aliases used for?
Windows XP and Server 2003.
To display friendly labels to capture packet address headers.
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
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.

26. How do you make a Windows 7 Answer File used for unattended setup?
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
They are written in XML and be created using the Windows System Image Manager or a text editor like notepad.
To another hard disk in the same computer - network or to removable media.
Verify that they are not within the scope of the dynamically assigned DHCP addresses.

27. What does "wbdadmin -startrecovery -version" do?
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.
To perform very fast searches of the most common files on your computer. The easiest way to add something to the index is to include a folder in a library. When you do that - the content in that folder is automatically indexed.
WSUS server configuration information - Metadata describing what each update is for - and general information about clients - updates and interaction.
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.

28. What does it mean to Extend a Basic Disk Volume?
Shaking (quickly dragging back and forth) a window minimizes all other windows. Shaking it again brings them back.
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.
Using wecutil -cs in an xml file.
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.

29. What does Scanstate /OfflineWinOld: C:Windows.old do?
Boot to a Windows 7 setup DVD and run System Restore or boot to a System Repair Disk.
Configure a GPO to modify the computers location to look for updates.
Perform an offline migration
System Restore Points as well as Previous Versions of Files (configured through the System applet).

30. What does the MigApp.xml file do?
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.
Use it to generate an EFS user certificate
Specify this file with both the ScanState and LoadState commands to migrate application settings to computers running Windows Vista or Windows 7.
DHCP server cannot assign an ip address

31. Why is PKi needed to encypt vpn traffic?
RRAS-VPN/Dialup - Wireless Access Points - Terminal Server Gateway - DHCP - and IPSEC(HRA).
It is the authentication header protocol and digitally sign packets but not encrypt them.
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
L2TP uses IPSEC to encrypt VPN traffic - PKI is needed to issue certificates that are required by IPSEC.

32. In case the _______________ - DHCP clients can be configured with an alternative static ip address?
They are monitored but not enforced. Users can exced there quota limit.
Creates a bootable CD that runs the Windows Recovery Environment (WRE)
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.
DHCP server cannot assign an ip address

33. What is Drvload?
Pool Active Directory.
Tools adds out-of-box drivers to a booted Windows PE image. It takes one or more driver .inf files as inputs.
EAP authentication needs to be enabled for remote access authentication (dial up - VPN - wireless) -.
4 (bits 53 - 56) /56 Allows for 16 regions

34. What does AppLocker allows you to generate default rules for?
Specify this file with both the ScanState and LoadState commands to migrate application settings to computers running Windows Vista or Windows 7.
This happens because the zone records expire. This occurs because the secondary zone has not successfully zone transferred before the "Expires After" SOA.
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
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

35. What does Credential Manager allows you to store?
Modify/Create a GPO
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
Prevents the server from performing Internet name resolution.
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

36. How do you reload an active directory integrated zone from a ad database?
Export and import it from another computer.
Us edit dnscmd /zoneupdatefromdns command.
3389
Only sites added to the local Intranet Zones

37. What is Network Level Authentication?
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.
Windows Vista - Window 7 and Server 2008.
The domain profile not the public or private.
Boot to a Windows 7 setup DVD and run System Restore or boot to a System Repair Disk.

38. What OS can Applocker policies not be enforced?
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
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
Uncheck IPV6 from the network properties.
Windows 7 Professional.

39. What is Aero Shake?
The ICMP protocol.
Shaking (quickly dragging back and forth) a window minimizes all other windows. Shaking it again brings them back.
For example - you can create a rule that allows all Windows processes to run except Registry Editor (Regedit.exe).
Restrict the share permissions of the DFS root share.

40. How can you secure file transfers across a network?
Either by placing data on a web server and enforcing ssl to be used to download or by using IPSEC on a file share.
wbadmin.exe. This can backup critical files.
Default Programs Control Panel applet
A roecord to indicate the smtp server.

41. How do client computers get configured to use a WSUS server?
Contains a list of dynamically updated list of authorities for the zone.
Configure a GPO to modify the computers location to look for updates.
From the Network Policy Access Services role in system manager.
A CA users trust or they will get error messages when trying to securely access a web site. They can avoid the error by installing the CA certificate to the Trusted Root Certificate Store.

42. What is System protection?

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43. What does Microsoft Transform files (MST) do?
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.
Contains a list of dynamically updated list of authorities for the zone.
Modifies the installation of a Windows Installer Package (.MSI) and can be invoked with MSIEXEC.EXE
Create a customized shell

44. Where is scavaging configured?
On a core server
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.
It is the authentication header protocol and digitally sign packets but not encrypt them.
On the properties of the DNS server in the DNS manager.

45. Where is ageing configured?
On the zone file of the DNS server in the DNS manager.
The DHCP server will ping an ip address before assigning it.
Used to get a list of installed 3rd party drivers
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

46. Why would you deploy an application compatibility database across multiple computers?
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
Sent across the network
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.
In the registry. To bind to another computer remotly the remote registry service needs to run on the target PC.

47. What is the RACAgent?
Netsh set dnsserver. Example: netsh interface ipv4 set dnsserver name="Local Area Connection" source=static address=192.168.0.100
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.
Not supported
RRAS-VPN/Dialup - Wireless Access Points - Terminal Server Gateway - DHCP - and IPSEC(HRA).

48. Can users can share encrypted files with another user by giving them permission?
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
On a core server
Promiscuous mode allows you to monitor another machine without installing network monitor on the PC you are trying to monitor.
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

49. What is a WSUS server?
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ISATAP - Teredo and 6to4
Run: Cscript slmgr.vbs /dl
WIndows Update Server

50. What are WIM files used for?
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
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.
Installing and imaging on hardware agnostic systems as long as the processor architecture is the same (32 or 64 bit)
Pool Active Directory.