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1. What is DISM.EXE?
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
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
It lets you launch process on a remote machine via command line. Example: winrs -r:(remotehost) ipconfig /all
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.

2. What does the MigDocs.xml file do?
Configure a GPO to modify the computers location to look for updates.
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).
Specify this file with both the ScanState and LoadState tools to migrate all user folders and files that resides on the root of any drive and in the Users directory. However - it does not find and migrate any application data - program files - or any
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

3. What does DISM /UNMOUNT-WIM /COMMIT do?
Writes changes to a mounted WIM file - DISM /UNMOUNT-WIM /DISCARD will roll the changes back
It lets you launch process on a remote machine via command line. Example: winrs -r:(remotehost) ipconfig /all
Attach to the VHD file created by Windows Backup. You can attach to a VHD file using Disk Management or DISKPART
Use the Import Foreign Disk option on the target computer

4. What is the default Install image from a Windows 7 Setup DVD?
Plug in the drive and then select properties of the drive. You can make changes through the ReadyBoost tab.
A OOBE ready and will be booted into Windows Welcome
Yes
Problem history but also application installation history.

5. Why would a secondary DNS server stop responding to client queries?
Se a capture filter based on the mac address of the problem PC.
This happens because the zone records expire. This occurs because the secondary zone has not successfully zone transferred before the "Expires After" SOA.
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.
You can allow by adding the device vendor's GUID to the allow list in a GPO.

6. How do you enable a recovery agent?
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
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
Yes - it can be modified to apply to a network location.
It can add a driver to an offline WIM image with the /Add-Driver option

7. What does PNPUTIL.EXE do?
Windows 7 Professional.
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
By either using WSUS management console (server side targeting) or GPO (client side targeting).
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

8. What does Scanstate /OfflineWinOld: C:Windows.old do?
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.
Perform an offline migration
Only Business Track Windows 7 editions (Professional - Enterprise - Ultimate).
Boot to a Windows 7 setup DVD and run System Restore or boot to a System Repair Disk.

9. What does the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor do?
8 (bits 57 - 64) /64 Allows for 256 subnets in each site.
Sent across the network
Windows Vista - Window 7 and Server 2008.
It sees if your PC is ready for Windows 7. It scans your hardware - devices - and installed programs for known compatibility issues - gives you guidance on how to resolve potential issues found - and recommends what to do before you upgrade.

10. What must you do if DHCP is not installed on the same computer as the RADIUS server?
Boot to a Windows 7 setup DVD and run System Restore or boot to a System Repair Disk.
The requesting of user authentication prior to connecting to the terminal server. This completes the user aoth before reaching the logon screen making the server more secure. This helps fight Denial of Service attacks - malicious users/software.
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.
Install NAP on the computer with the DHCP service.Configure NAP as a RADIUS proxy and forward connection requests to the RADIUS server.

11. What does the PSCONSOLEFILE option in POWERSHELL do?
Use the net sh command to configure the proper ports for remote management.
By using the DISM command with a /Set-Edition option: Example: DISM /IMAGE:C:SAMPLE.WIM /Set-Edition:Ultimate
Create a customized shell
WPA2 and 802.1x but require EAP-TLS to be enable.

12. What does Microsoft Transform files (MST) do?
Modifies the installation of a Windows Installer Package (.MSI) and can be invoked with MSIEXEC.EXE
Netsh add dnsserver. Example netsh interface ipv4 add dnsserver name="Local Area Connection" 192.168.0.1 index=3
You add it back to a DNS zone - clear the server DNS cache and clients DNS cache.
L2TP/IPSEC with EAP-TLS.

13. What does the MigApp.xml file do?
To deploy the policy and understand its impact before enforcing it.
Specify this file with both the ScanState and LoadState commands to migrate application settings to computers running Windows Vista or Windows 7.
MSCHAP2 is user/password authentication while EAP-TLS is comuter authentication via certificate or smart card.
Verify that they are not within the scope of the dynamically assigned DHCP addresses.

14. What OSs are all Windows Games installed on?
Configure the primary zone to transfer to only DNS servers listed on the names server tab or by ip address.
Install NAP on the computer with the DHCP service.Configure NAP as a RADIUS proxy and forward connection requests to the RADIUS server.
It create a report of which files will be migrated
Windows 7 Enterprise and Ultimate Editions

15. What is the benifit of create a fixed size VHD instead of a dynamically expanding VHD file?
It improves performance
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 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
Does not have

16. What does Aero require?
wbadmin.exe. This can backup critical files.
A WDDM driver for the graphics card and a Windows Experience index of 3.0 or greater.
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.
Vista SP1 and Server 2008 and above.

17. What does the Resource Monitor display?
It backs up digitally identities to a password protected file.
Which processes currently consume a resource like processor utilization.
Use AD integrated zones so the clients can update to more than one DNS server.
No they are disabled

18. What tool is used to manage shadowcopies?
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".
You add it back to a DNS zone - clear the server DNS cache and clients DNS cache.
4 (bits 49 - 52) /52 Allows for 16 regions.
vssadmin.exe. This can view previous version files as well.

19. What is Oscdimg?
Used to get a list of installed 3rd party drivers
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
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.
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.

20. What is a HomeGroup?

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21. What is exFAT?
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).
dynamic drives
It sees if your PC is ready for Windows 7. It scans your hardware - devices - and installed programs for known compatibility issues - gives you guidance on how to resolve potential issues found - and recommends what to do before you upgrade.
WPA-Personal (uses a preshared key)

22. How do you change the ReadyBoost configuration of a flash drive?
They are monitored but not enforced. Users can exced there quota limit.
Modifies the installation of a Windows Installer Package (.MSI) and can be invoked with MSIEXEC.EXE
DNS suffix search lists
Plug in the drive and then select properties of the drive. You can make changes through the ReadyBoost tab.

23. What is a ESP?
Windows Aero was revised to be more touch-friendly.
Duplicate file identification - disk usage patterns - dormant files identification - and audit screening.
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.
Encapsulating Security payload protocol used for encryption the packets created by the AH.

24. What is a ns record?
By using the dnscmd /zoneexport command.
Uncheck IPV6 from the network properties.
It designates an authoritative DNS server - not the soa record.
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.

25. What is System protection?

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26. NAP can be configured to ____________.
Disable AutoComplete in Internet Explorer
Enforce IPSEC on the network
A network location.
L2TP uses IPSEC to encrypt VPN traffic - PKI is needed to issue certificates that are required by IPSEC.

27. What is the command to set a collecting computer for event log forwarding?
WECUTIL QC
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).
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.
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.

28. What is File Server Resource Manager?
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.
Writes changes to a mounted WIM file - DISM /UNMOUNT-WIM /DISCARD will roll the changes back
It pings with IPV6
A suite of tools that allow administrators to understand - control - and manage the quantity and types of data stored on the servers.

29. How do you upgrade windows vista to windows 7?
On the zone file of the DNS server in the DNS manager.
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.
Deploy a secondary zone.
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.

30. What will a (.root) zone do in a DNS server?
Prevents the server from performing Internet name resolution.
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
IN the WindowsUpdateClient log in the system log portion of event viewer.
It makes it easy to share your libraries and printers on a home network. You can share pictures - music - videos - documents - and printers with other people in your homegroup. The homegroup is protected with a password - and you'll always be able to

31. Where are Applocker policies are configured?
It can add a driver to an offline WIM image with the /Add-Driver option
Enforce IPSEC on the network
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.
Through a GPO under Application Control Policies in the Computer Security Settings Node.

32. What does the max=32000 mean in 'create vdisk file = c: vhd windows 7 vhdfilename.vhd max = 32000'
The ICMP protocol.
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.
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.
It is the max size is expressed in megabytes.

33. What is WPA-PSK?
Configure aging and scavenging.
WPA-Personal (uses a preshared key)
Sett up a priority for the preferred smtp server.
Modify the service startup to automatic and also enable the proper NAP enforcement client (DHCP - EAP - RDGATEWAY - IPSEC).Configured for manual start by default.

34. What is BCDEdit?
Netsh add dnsserver. Example netsh interface ipv4 add dnsserver name="Local Area Connection" 192.168.0.1 index=3
Problem history but also application installation history.
Default Programs Control Panel applet
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

35. What are soft disk quotas?
They are monitored but not enforced. Users can exced there quota 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
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.
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.

36. What extensions is Firewall rules can be exported and imported?
Yes
A .WFW file
Devices and Printers Control Panel applet has a
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.

37. You cannot delete an individual restore point - but you can either delete all restore points or all but the most recent restore point. Deleting restore points temporarily frees up disk space. As new restore points are created - disk space will be use
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.
You setup one the DHCP server with the same option settings and non-overlapping scopes. Make sure to duplicate any reservations.
vssadmin.exe. This can view previous version files as well.
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

38. What is a NPS server?
Windows Vista - Window 7 and Server 2008.
Only a local administrator
A network policy server. It is microsofts implementation of RADIUS server and replaces the IAS (internet authentication service) from windows 2003.
Does not

39. What is Client for Microsoft Networks?
It is the Microsoft SMB client for accessing shared network resources
Verify that they are not within the scope of the dynamically assigned DHCP addresses.
Yes
Ping the Link Local Address (FE80 Address)

40. How can you disable IPV6 from OSs that cant be uninstalled?
Uncheck IPV6 from the network properties.
ImageX utility can extract the required operating system edition directly to the attached VHD file in Windows 7.
Se a capture filter based on the mac address of the problem PC.
Configure a firewall rule to the specific port and block all connections.

41. What are hard disk quotas?
WPA-Personal (uses a preshared key)
A suite of tools that allow administrators to understand - control - and manage the quantity and types of data stored on the servers.
Turn off the Log Spooler event on a print server.
they are enforced and will not allow a user to exceed the space limit.

42. What are Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) ratings for?
At the volume level - not the drive level.
On the properties of the DNS server in the DNS manager.
Ping the Link Local Address (FE80 Address)
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

43. What version does Windows XP must have to be able to connect with Remote Desktop to a computer requiring network level authentication?
A WDDM driver for the graphics card and a Windows Experience index of 3.0 or greater.
Prevents the server from performing Internet name resolution.
WECUTIL QC
SP3

44. How do you setup multiple mx records?
8 (bits 57 - 64) /64 Allows for 256 subnets in each site.
Sett up a priority for the preferred smtp server.
Pool Active Directory.
A OOBE ready and will be booted into Windows Welcome

45. You can configure ____________ in group policy.
Turn off the Log Spooler event on a print server.
DNS suffix search lists
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.
No

46. Where is Reliability Monitor data kept?
The Application Identity Service
In the registry. To bind to another computer remotly the remote registry service needs to run on the target PC.
Boot the computer with a WINDOWS PE disk that contains a copy of IMAGEX.
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

47. Where is ageing configured?
Windows 7 Ultimate.
One of the tunnels if DirectAccess by using a computer certificate. This tunnel provides access to an intranet Domain Name System (DNS) server and domain controller - allowing the computer to download Group Policy objects and to request authenticatio
To display friendly labels to capture packet address headers.
On the zone file of the DNS server in the DNS manager.

48. What does Removing Modify NTFS permission (not explicitly denying) do?
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.
Devices and Printers Control Panel applet has a
Modify the service startup to automatic and also enable the proper NAP enforcement client (DHCP - EAP - RDGATEWAY - IPSEC).Configured for manual start by default.
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

49. How do you test the ip connectivity on IPV6?
Ping the Link Local Address (FE80 Address)
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
To display friendly labels to capture packet address headers.
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.

50. What versions of Windows 7 support Bitlocker Drive Encryption?
Prevents the server from performing Internet name resolution.
Enterprise and Ultimate versions. The limitation refers only to the ability to enable protection on a removable storage device. Once BitLocker To Go is added to a storage device - that device can be used normally with any version of Windows 7. It can
SP3
Command to configure the TCP/IP settings.