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1. How does AppLocker reduce administrative overhead and help administrators control how users can access and use files - such as executable files - scripts - Windows Installer files - and DLLs?
On a core server
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.
WINRM QUICKCONFIG.
All you have to do is purchase an upgrade key from Microsoft or another authorized retailer to unlock those new features.

2. How do you install applications in Windows XP Mode?
You start by selecting Windows XP Mode from the Windows 7 Start Menu. You can install applications in Windows XP Mode just as you normally would on a physical PC. For example - you can install applications via web - from storage devices - or from phy
Take the number of networks and take the square root of it. Subtract that number from the subnet mask. The result is the original mask.
All Programs - Windows Virtual PC - Windows XP Mode Applications. To run your application directly from the Windows 7 desktop - just go to your Start menu.
They are in the first 48 bits /48

3. How do you calculate the number of host addresses in a give subnet?
Command to configure the TCP/IP settings.
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
Subtract the number of bits in the mask from 32 bits (255.255.255.255). Take the result (x) and have 2 to the power of the result (2^x). Subtract that final result by 2 and that is the amount of host addresses available.
Uncheck IPV6 from the network properties.

4. Why would you deploy an application compatibility database across multiple computers?
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.
Encapsulating Security payload protocol used for encryption the packets created by the AH.
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
ImageX utility can extract the required operating system edition directly to the attached VHD file in Windows 7.

5. What protocol does Ping uses?
To deploy the policy and understand its impact before enforcing it.
The ICMP protocol.
It designates an authoritative DNS server - not the soa record.
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.

6. What is Aero Peek?
EAP protocol.
Conditional forward
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
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.

7. What is the command line version of windows server backup?
wbadmin.exe. This can backup critical files.
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.
Only sites added to the local Intranet Zones
Use it to generate an EFS user certificate

8. What does the Storage Manager Report mmc allow you to do?
Usually if the DHCP server is installed as the ad server - if it is a member server then it needs to be assigned manually.
In the registry. To bind to another computer remotly the remote registry service needs to run on the target PC.
Schedule reports - monitor attempt to save unauthorized files - and generate reports instantly.
A CONFIG.XML file

9. What does Microsoft Transform files (MST) do?
They need to be configured us use 802.1x RADIUS authentication
Set IE back to its default settings
Modifies the installation of a Windows Installer Package (.MSI) and can be invoked with MSIEXEC.EXE
By either using WSUS management console (server side targeting) or GPO (client side targeting).

10. How can you use ImageX to apply a WIM Image directly to a VHD file?
ImageX utility can extract the required operating system edition directly to the attached VHD file in Windows 7.
an email address where the @ is replaced with a period.
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).
Subtract the number of bits in the mask from 32 bits (255.255.255.255). Take the result (x) and have 2 to the power of the result (2^x). Subtract that final result by 2 and that is the amount of host addresses available.

11. How do you manage EFS from the command line?
Windows 7 Enterprise and Ultimate Editions
Use the route delete command.
Plug in the drive and then select properties of the drive. You can make changes through the ReadyBoost tab.
Use the Cipher.exe command line tool.

12. What is BCDEdit?
Ping the Link Local Address (FE80 Address)
Create persistent connections to computers with POWERSHELL
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
You setup one the DHCP server with the same option settings and non-overlapping scopes. Make sure to duplicate any reservations.

13. What are the two ways that you can take advantage of system protection?

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14. RRAS can be configured both in ______________.
Create a Custom Rule. By default Predefined Firewall Rules apply to all computers sending network traffic.
It improves performance
IPV4 and IPV6
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.

15. Why would you use audit-only mode?
To deploy the policy and understand its impact before enforcing it.
SSL
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
The Application Identity Service

16. What is WPA-EAP?
By unbinding the DHCP protocol from the nic attached to the subnet.
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".
WPA-Enterprise (radius authentication)
Installing and imaging on hardware agnostic systems as long as the processor architecture is the same (32 or 64 bit)

17. What do wireless access points need in order for NAP to enforce wireless access policy (WAP)?
Use IPCONFIG or Status Details for the Network Connection.
Windows Vista - Window 7 and Server 2008.
They need to be configured us use 802.1x RADIUS authentication
The local security logs.

18. What is AH?
It will display driver signing status
Uncheck IPV6 from the network properties.
It is the authentication header protocol and digitally sign packets but not encrypt them.
driveletter:\\WindowsImageBackup\

19. What does the max=32000 mean in 'create vdisk file = c: vhd windows 7 vhdfilename.vhd max = 32000'
3389
On a core server
All Programs - Windows Virtual PC - Windows XP Mode Applications. To run your application directly from the Windows 7 desktop - just go to your Start menu.
It is the max size is expressed in megabytes.

20. What is a DNS SRV record?
It is a advertisement of a service. The record is configured with the service provided - a port number and weight?
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.
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.
They need to be configured us use 802.1x RADIUS authentication

21. How do you view failed WSUS updates on the WSUS server?
By running the Update Status summary report.
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.
The Default Programs Control Panel applet
Perform an offline migration

22. What OSs support SSTP?
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.
Boot the computer with a WINDOWS PE disk that contains a copy of IMAGEX.
Vista SP1 and Server 2008 and above.
IPSEC

23. What is the command to set a collecting computer for event log forwarding?
Send email notifications
WECUTIL QC
Enforce IPSEC on the network
Configure the enforcement points as RADIUS clients.

24. What does PNPUTIL.EXE do?
It insert drivers into the Windows Driver Store so that users can add the associated PNP hardware without having to provide the driver or administrator credentials
Use the "Connect to a Workplace" option
On the properties of the DNS server in the DNS manager.
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.

25. How do you have a Firewall rule apply only to a specific computer?
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.
You add it back to a DNS zone - clear the server DNS cache and clients DNS cache.
Create a Custom Rule. By default Predefined Firewall Rules apply to all computers sending network traffic.
Pool Active Directory.

26. Is the DHCP automatically authorized in active directory?
Usually if the DHCP server is installed as the ad server - if it is a member server then it needs to be assigned manually.
They must be configured with the ip addresses of the radius server.
Enterprise Admins
Run scripts

27. What is Sysprep?
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
A CONFIG.XML file
To will ensure the clients download the appropriate printer driver.
They are written in XML and be created using the Windows System Image Manager or a text editor like notepad.

28. What can Windows 7 Enterprise can be directly upgraded to?
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.
Who can shutdown a computer
Windows 7 Ultimate.
Enforce IPSEC on the network

29. What is NAP's security health validator?
They are AAAA records.
The DHCP server will ping an ip address before assigning it.
Add an AD integrated zone
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.

30. How does a autoconfiguration router or DHCP assign a IPV6 address (after the Local Link Address)?
Clear the content being cached
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
WPA-Personal (uses a preshared key)
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.

31. Windows firewall can be configured to ___________.
Drop both inbound and outbound traffic
A CONFIG.XML file
Only sites added to the local Intranet Zones
A WDDM driver for the graphics card and a Windows Experience index of 3.0 or greater.

32. What does the Ping -6 option do?
You add it back to a DNS zone - clear the server DNS cache and clients DNS cache.
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
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
It pings with IPV6

33. How do you secure a WSUS connection to a remote SQL server?
IPSEC
Netsh add dnsserver. Example netsh interface ipv4 add dnsserver name="Local Area Connection" 192.168.0.1 index=3
A .WFW file
Restrict when a child can logon to a computer.

34. When you install an application in Windows Virtual PC - Windows XP Mode - where does it automatically creates a Windows 7 Start Menu Shortcut under?
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.
One of the tunnels if DirectAccess by using both a computer certificate and user credentials. This tunnel authenticates the user and provides access to intranet resources and application servers.
All Programs - Windows Virtual PC - Windows XP Mode Applications. To run your application directly from the Windows 7 desktop - just go to your Start menu.
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

35. What is DiskPart?
they are enforced and will not allow a user to exceed the space limit.
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
Setup a GlobalNames zone.
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.

36. What is IPsec ESP tunnel?
One of the tunnels if DirectAccess by using both a computer certificate and user credentials. This tunnel authenticates the user and provides access to intranet resources and application servers.
IN the WindowsUpdateClient log in the system log portion of event viewer.
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
Windows 7 Professional.

37. What is SSTP?
Anew vpn protocol that uses SSL (port 443) for encryption.
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.
Attach to the VHD file created by Windows Backup. You can attach to a VHD file using Disk Management or DISKPART
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

38. What can NAP do?
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.
Place unhealthy computers in a quarantined network and auto-remediate clients.
Use dnscmd /zonerefresh.

39. How do you setup Ready Boost?
It designates an authoritative DNS server - not the soa record.
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.
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
Writes changes to a mounted WIM file - DISM /UNMOUNT-WIM /DISCARD will roll the changes back

40. How do you view failed WSUS updates on the client PC?
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.
By using the dnscmd /zoneexport command.
IN the WindowsUpdateClient log in the system log portion of event viewer.
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.

41. What dows Windows Anytime Upgrade do?
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
Where you go to manage your documents - music - pictures - and other files. You can browse your files the same way you would in a folder - or you can view your files arranged by properties like date - type - and author. In some ways - a library is si
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.
It which enables content from file and Web servers on a wide area network (WAN) to be cached on computers at a local branch office. BranchCache can improve application response time and reduce WAN traffic. Cached content can either be distributed acr

42. What does the NEW-PSSESSION powershell applet do?
Use it to generate an EFS user certificate
Create persistent connections to computers with POWERSHELL
Shaking (quickly dragging back and forth) a window minimizes all other windows. Shaking it again brings them back.
By unbinding the DHCP protocol from the nic attached to the subnet.

43. What does Windows uses the index for?
Suggested Sites
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
Schedule reports - monitor attempt to save unauthorized files - and generate reports instantly.
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.

44. What does Scanstate /p do?
It is the max size is expressed in megabytes.
Generates a space-estimate file called Usmtsize.txt. This option does not collect the user state. You must also specify /nocompress.
Subtract the number of bits in the mask from 32 bits (255.255.255.255). Take the result (x) and have 2 to the power of the result (2^x). Subtract that final result by 2 and that is the amount of host addresses available.
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".

45. What does IP Helper service has to run for?
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.
Using wecutil -cs in an xml file.
It is the Microsoft SMB client for accessing shared network resources
IPV6 transition technologies

46. What does IMAGEX /SPLIT do?
Divide up a large WIM file into multiple smaller .SWM files
The DHCP server will ping an ip address before assigning it.
Conditional forward
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

47. How do you verify your IPV6 address?
Conditional forward
ImageX utility can extract the required operating system edition directly to the attached VHD file in Windows 7.
Use IPCONFIG or Status Details for the Network Connection.
Enable remote management on a computer and create the proper inbound rules on the advanced firewall.

48. What is the default Install image from a Windows 7 Setup DVD?
Installing and imaging on hardware agnostic systems as long as the processor architecture is the same (32 or 64 bit)
Shaking (quickly dragging back and forth) a window minimizes all other windows. Shaking it again brings them back.
They are AAAA records.
A OOBE ready and will be booted into Windows Welcome

49. What controlls file extensions?
Disable AutoComplete in Internet Explorer
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
The Default Programs Control Panel applet
They are AAAA records.

50. What is the cache.DNS file?
Problem history but also application installation history.
Yes
Turn off the Log Spooler event on a print server.
A file that is loaded when a DNS server starts up and populate the root hints.