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1. How do you enable rdp on a core server?
A WDDM driver for the graphics card and a Windows Experience index of 3.0 or greater.
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.
In the registry. To bind to another computer remotly the remote registry service needs to run on the target PC.
Run slmgr.vbs -ato and then open up 3389 on windows firewall using netsh.

2. What does dnscmd /zoneadd primary do?
IPV6 transition technologies
Generates a space-estimate file called Usmtsize.txt. This option does not collect the user state. You must also specify /nocompress.
Delete all the zone files or reinstall the DNS service.
Adds a file based zone

3. What do DFS nameservers need to do to obtain the most current namespace data?
Pool Active Directory.
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
They are written in XML and be created using the Windows System Image Manager or a text editor like notepad.
Tools adds out-of-box drivers to a booted Windows PE image. It takes one or more driver .inf files as inputs.

4. What is Bootsect.exe?
Verify that they are not within the scope of the dynamically assigned DHCP addresses.
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.
The domain profile not the public or private.
By using the DISM command with a /Set-Edition option: Example: DISM /IMAGE:C:SAMPLE.WIM /Set-Edition:Ultimate

5. What do wireless access point need to be configured with to to preform 802.1x authentication?
Divide up a large WIM file into multiple smaller .SWM files
The DFS service attempts to keep the domain based namespace highly consistent by polling the pcd emulator after the namespace changes. This bypasses the needing to wait for the ad replication to update the namespace object. This can increase load on
They must be configured with the ip addresses of the radius server.
It lets you launch process on a remote machine via command line. Example: winrs -r:(remotehost) ipconfig /all

6. There is a RESET option in Internet Explorer to...
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Set IE back to its default settings
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.
DHCP server cannot assign an ip address

7. What drive is System protection is automatically setup on?
For the drive that Windows is installed on. System protection can only be turned on for drives that are formatted using the NTFS file system.
Through a GPO under Application Control Policies in the Computer Security Settings Node.
Take the ip address and use the AND command on the calculator to AND the ip address and the subnet. NOTE: AND each octet separately. Then AND the gateway and the subnet. If the AND results are the same you are on the same subnet.
Use it to generate an EFS user certificate

8. What is BCD?
Scan through the %WinDir%WindowsUpdate.log (ie. C:WindowsWindowsUpdate.log) file.
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.
You will need to run "Startup Repair" from within the Windows Recovery Environment (WRE)
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9. The print management console can be configured to _____________.
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
To will ensure the clients download the appropriate printer driver.
Windows 7 Ultimate.
Send email notifications

10. What does the MigUser.xml file do?
The ICMP protocol.
DHCP server cannot assign an ip address
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
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.

11. How can you restrict users to create sub-folders in a dfs root share?
Restrict the share permissions of the DFS root share.
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.
Clicking and dragging a window to the right or left side of the desktop causes the window to fill the respective half of the screen. Snapping a window to the top of the desktop maximizes it. Resizing a window to touch the top or bottom edge of the sc
Create a customized shell

12. What is a mx record?
The latest Vista Service Pack
Duplicate file identification - disk usage patterns - dormant files identification - and audit screening.
Use your computer's zone ID at the end of the destination address. The zone ID of an IPV6 address is locally significant.
A roecord to indicate the smtp server.

13. How do you manage EFS from the command line?
Export and import it from another computer.
Use the Cipher.exe command line tool.
A file that is loaded when a DNS server starts up and populate the root hints.
Usually if the DHCP server is installed as the ad server - if it is a member server then it needs to be assigned manually.

14. What controlls file extensions?
The Default Programs Control Panel applet
They must be configured with the ip addresses of the radius server.
Using wecutil -cs in an xml file.
A type of port forwarding that allows public network computers on a Private network through nat devises.

15. What does Internet Explorer store while you are surfing using InPrivate Browsing?
Configure a firewall rule to the specific port and block all connections.
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
A suite of tools that allow administrators to understand - control - and manage the quantity and types of data stored on the servers.
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.

16. How do you view failed WSUS updates on the WSUS server?
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
Create a Custom Rule. By default Predefined Firewall Rules apply to all computers sending network traffic.
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
By running the Update Status summary report.

17. What is a WSUS server?
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
By using the dnscmd /zoneexport command.
A CONFIG.XML file
WIndows Update Server

18. What is the benifit of create a fixed size VHD instead of a dynamically expanding VHD file?
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.
Perform an offline migration
Anew vpn protocol that uses SSL (port 443) for encryption.
It improves performance

19. What is a NPS server?
By either using WSUS management console (server side targeting) or GPO (client side targeting).
A network policy server. It is microsofts implementation of RADIUS server and replaces the IAS (internet authentication service) from windows 2003.
The Default Programs Control Panel applet
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

20. How do you block all traffic for a specific port in windows firewall?
Adds a file based zone
Modify the PE image using DISM by adding the WINPE-Scripting package to BOOT.WIM
Configure a firewall rule to the specific port and block all connections.
Certain firewall rules configured for the Peer Discovery and Content Retrieval.

21. What does windows cardspace do?
It backs up digitally identities to a password protected file.
Use the net sh command to configure the proper ports for remote management.
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
The Default Programs Control Panel applet

22. What does the MigApp.xml file do?
Specify this file with both the ScanState and LoadState commands to migrate application settings to computers running Windows Vista or Windows 7.
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
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
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23. What is the cache.DNS file?
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
Increase the SOA refresh interval parameter.
A file that is loaded when a DNS server starts up and populate the root hints.
driveletter:\\WindowsImageBackup\

24. How do you install applications in Windows XP Mode?
When the OS loads using MSCONFIG.EXE which is also known as the System Configuration tool.
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
On the properties of the DNS server in the DNS manager.
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

25. How do you delegate permissions to modify a specific DNS zone?
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
Delegate permission by configuring the dacl of the zone file.
You add it back to a DNS zone - clear the server DNS cache and clients DNS cache.
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

26. Active directory DNS ____ replicate between forests.
By using the DISM command with a /Set-Edition option: Example: DISM /IMAGE:C:SAMPLE.WIM /Set-Edition:Ultimate
Does not
Client computers must be running Windows 7 - with the BranchCache feature enabled. Web servers file servers must be running Windows Server 2008 R2 - with the BranchCache feature enabled.
It can add a driver to an offline WIM image with the /Add-Driver option

27. How do you upgrade windows vista to windows 7?
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
Uncheck IPV6 from the network properties.
Boot the computer with a WINDOWS PE disk that contains a copy of IMAGEX.
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.

28. Can Offline migration be performed on Windows 2000?
4 (bits 49 - 52) /52 Allows for 16 regions.
Netsh set dnsserver. Example: netsh interface ipv4 set dnsserver name="Local Area Connection" source=static address=192.168.0.100
Restrict the share permissions of the DFS root share.
No

29. What is "Transparent Caching"?
WPA-Personal (uses a preshared key)
A new feature for Offline Files & Folders. Prior to Windows 7 - to open a file across a slow network - client computers always retrieved the file from the server - even if the client computer had recently read the file. With Windows 7 transparent cac
The DFS service attempts to keep the domain based namespace highly consistent by polling the pcd emulator after the namespace changes. This bypasses the needing to wait for the ad replication to update the namespace object. This can increase load on
WPA2 and 802.1x but require EAP-TLS to be enable.

30. What can NAP do?
Can be configured through a GPO
Place unhealthy computers in a quarantined network and auto-remediate clients.
Ping the Link Local Address (FE80 Address)
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.

31. You can configure ____________ in group policy.
Conditional forward
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.
DNS suffix search lists
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32. How do you create a custom Windows PE image that supports windows scripting host?
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
Shaking (quickly dragging back and forth) a window minimizes all other windows. Shaking it again brings them back.
Modify the PE image using DISM by adding the WINPE-Scripting package to BOOT.WIM
On the properties of the DNS server in the DNS manager.

33. How do you restrict which DNS servers get a zone transfer?
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
Only Windows Vista can be directly upgraded to Windows 7 and only if you upgrade within the same processor architecture (X86 or X84).
Configure the primary zone to transfer to only DNS servers listed on the names server tab or by ip address.
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34. What is the RACAgent?
They are in the first 48 bits /48
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.
Use the Advanced Firewall to define Connection Security Rules.
Use the Cipher.exe command line tool.

35. What does System Protection cover?
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
System Restore Points as well as Previous Versions of Files (configured through the System applet).
Client computers must be running Windows 7 - with the BranchCache feature enabled. Web servers file servers must be running Windows Server 2008 R2 - with the BranchCache feature enabled.
L2TP/IPSEC with EAP-TLS.

36. What does Windows uses the index for?
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.
You can allow by adding the device vendor's GUID to the allow list in a GPO.
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

37. How do you configure IPSEC between two computers?
Use the Advanced Firewall to define Connection Security Rules.
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.
Netsh set dnsserver. Example: netsh interface ipv4 set dnsserver name="Local Area Connection" source=static address=192.168.0.100
A stability index rating and specific event information. Data is propagated 24 hours after system installation.

38. What is BranchCache?
Yes
In the registry. To bind to another computer remotly the remote registry service needs to run on the target PC.
Install Windows Installer Packages (.MSI) files. You can script the installation.
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

39. How do you need to configure the NAP enforecment points if using in conjenction with NPS?
Configure the enforcement points as RADIUS clients.
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
Clear the content being cached
By running the Update Status summary report.

40. How do you add the Windows 7 VHD to the boot choices menu?
Use the Import Foreign Disk option on the target computer
From the Network Policy Access Services role in system manager.
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.
Use the BCDEDIT.EXE command

41. How do you review files in the Offline Files Cache?
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.
A .WFW file
Disable AutoComplete in Internet Explorer
Use SYNC Center

42. What does servermanagercmd.exe do?
Computer certificates be installed on client computers
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.
Use SYNC Center
Command line equilivant of Server Manager. You can install/remove roles and features on server 2008?

43. Can DISM can apply an answer file to an offline image?
Yes
Plug in the drive and then select properties of the drive. You can make changes through the ReadyBoost tab.
It governs remote access and a user must meet the conditions of at least one of the policies.
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.

44. How do you have a Firewall rule apply only to a specific computer?
Create a Custom Rule. By default Predefined Firewall Rules apply to all computers sending network traffic.
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
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
Use the DHCPv6 to obtain both IPV6 addresses and additional configuration settings.

45. How do you install RRAS?
It is the max size is expressed in megabytes.
Duplicate file identification - disk usage patterns - dormant files identification - and audit screening.
Windows 7 Professional.
From the Network Policy Access Services role in system manager.

46. How do you restore individual files?
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.
Run Disk Cleanup and click Clean up system files. If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation - type the password or provide confirmation. Click the More Options tab - under System Restore and Shadow Copies - click Clean up. In
It lets you launch process on a remote machine via command line. Example: winrs -r:(remotehost) ipconfig /all
Either from wbadmin or windows server backup.

47. What can storage reports be used for?
Sett up a priority for the preferred smtp server.
Duplicate file identification - disk usage patterns - dormant files identification - and audit screening.
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.
Enforce IPSEC on the network

48. Where is Reliability Monitor data kept?
they are enforced and will not allow a user to exceed the space limit.
In the registry. To bind to another computer remotly the remote registry service needs to run on the target PC.
Configure aging and scavenging.
By unbinding the DHCP protocol from the nic attached to the subnet.

49. What does Windows XP Mode for Windows 7 makes it easy to do?
Modify the service startup to automatic and also enable the proper NAP enforcement client (DHCP - EAP - RDGATEWAY - IPSEC).Configured for manual start by default.
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.
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
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.

50. How do you set a DNS server to a cache only DNS server?
Windows 7 Ultimate.
Create persistent connections to computers with POWERSHELL
Delete all the zone files or reinstall the DNS service.
Yes