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1. What does netsh do?
By unbinding the DHCP protocol from the nic attached to the subnet.
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
Command to configure the TCP/IP settings.
They are written in XML and be created using the Windows System Image Manager or a text editor like notepad.

2. What is Drvload?
It improves performance
System Restore Points as well as Previous Versions of Files (configured through the System applet).
Tools adds out-of-box drivers to a booted Windows PE image. It takes one or more driver .inf files as inputs.
Ping the Link Local Address (FE80 Address)

3. What is Optimize for Consistency polling mode do?
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
The latest Vista Service Pack
Create a Custom Rule. By default Predefined Firewall Rules apply to all computers sending network traffic.
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.

4. How many bits are in the site subnet?
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
By either using WSUS management console (server side targeting) or GPO (client side targeting).
8 (bits 57 - 64) /64 Allows for 256 subnets in each site.
Who can shutdown a computer

5. What is the default Install image from a Windows 7 Setup DVD?
You can allow by adding the device vendor's GUID to the allow list in a GPO.
By the RRAS manager or from the command line. For the subnet you can either use the / command or the octet subnet. Example: Route -p add 192.168.1.0/24 192.168.1.1
A OOBE ready and will be booted into Windows Welcome
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

6. What are hard disk quotas?
Conditional forward
It backs up digitally identities to a password protected file.
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
they are enforced and will not allow a user to exceed the space limit.

7. How do you test the ip connectivity on IPV6?
They restrict disk space usage for users. If you modify the quota template it applies changes to all folders that the template is assigned.
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
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
Ping the Link Local Address (FE80 Address)

8. What is IPsec Encapsulating Security Payload (ESP) tunnel?
To deploy the policy and understand its impact before enforcing it.
Sent across the network
Create persistent connections to computers with POWERSHELL
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

9. What is an example of a exceptions to rule?
For example - you can create a rule that allows all Windows processes to run except Registry Editor (Regedit.exe).
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
It will display driver signing status
Modify the PE image using DISM by adding the WINPE-Scripting package to BOOT.WIM

10. What is the command to configure the preferred DNS server?
From the Network Policy Access Services role in system manager.
It can can forward requests from DHCP clients for ip addresses to a remote DHCP 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.
Netsh set dnsserver. Example: netsh interface ipv4 set dnsserver name="Local Area Connection" source=static address=192.168.0.100

11. Where should you backup to automate System Image backups and maintain multiple images?
They relay the status on polices to the Security center for NAP to validate the system to use the network.
Use it to can backup certificates to a .PFX file that is password protected.
A network location.
Enterprise Admins

12. What is Aero Peek?
IPV4 and IPV6
WPA2 and 802.1x but require EAP-TLS to be enable.
Run: Cscript slmgr.vbs /dl
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.

13. What are soft disk quotas?
They are monitored but not enforced. Users can exced there quota limit.
Yes
Only sites added to the local Intranet Zones
Adds a file based zone

14. Wireless profiles _____________ - the PC needs to be connected to the LAN first.
Can be configured through a GPO
Using wecutil -cs in an xml file.
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.
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

15. What does Diskpart.exe do?
Can be used to create virtual hard disks
Yes
Modify/Create a GPO
Plug in the drive and then select properties of the drive. You can make changes through the ReadyBoost tab.

16. What account must be used to activate a DHCP server in active directory?
Enterprise Admins
The domain profile not the public or private.
It can can forward requests from DHCP clients for ip addresses to a remote DHCP 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.

17. What is NAP's security health validator?
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.
Delete all the zone files or reinstall the DNS service.
Yes
Shaking (quickly dragging back and forth) a window minimizes all other windows. Shaking it again brings them back.

18. How do you setup a remote site that resolves names even when there is no connectivity to the main site?
Who can shutdown a computer
Deploy a secondary zone.
The DHCP server will ping an ip address before assigning it.
Can be configured through a GPO

19. What can you use the User State Migration Tools (USMT) for?
Specify this file with both the ScanState and LoadState commands to migrate application settings to computers running Windows Vista or Windows 7.
They are in the first 48 bits /48
Streamline and simplify user state migration during large deployments of Windows Vista and Windows 7 operating systems. USMT captures user accounts - user files - operating system settings - and application settings - and then migrates them to a new
Yes

20. What should you do to provide redundancy in DNS dynamic updates?
All you have to do is purchase an upgrade key from Microsoft or another authorized retailer to unlock those new features.
Use IPCONFIG or Status Details for the Network Connection.
wbadmin.exe. This can backup critical files.
Use AD integrated zones so the clients can update to more than one DNS server.

21. What is a HOSTS file?
A file that can be used to perform FQDN name resolution in the absence of a DNS server.
The DHCP server will ping an ip address before assigning it.
It enables you to surf the web without leaving a trail in Internet Explorer. This helps prevent anyone else who might be using your computer from seeing where you visited and what you looked at on the web. You can start InPrivate Browsing from the ne
Use AD integrated zones so the clients can update to more than one DNS server.

22. How do you quickly restore a file from backup?
Command line equilivant of Server Manager. You can install/remove roles and features on server 2008?
Attach to the VHD file created by Windows Backup. You can attach to a VHD file using Disk Management or DISKPART
Generates a space-estimate file called Usmtsize.txt. This option does not collect the user state. You must also specify /nocompress.
Setup a GlobalNames zone.

23. What does Windows XP Mode for Windows 7 makes it easy to do?
EAP authentication needs to be enabled for remote access authentication (dial up - VPN - wireless) -.
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
Through Group Policy at Computer configuration | Administrative Templates | Network | Offline Files | Enable Transparent Caching.
Ina periority orderd based on the permission in the priority list. The first policy that is marked True from the conditions is selected. This order of policies can affect weather or not a user can remote access (dialup - vpn - wireless).

24. What happens when 3rd party vendors create a new driver?
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
Problem history but also application installation history.
The Default Programs Control Panel applet
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

25. What is a NAT forwarding?
A type of port forwarding that allows public network computers on a Private network through nat devises.
Yes
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
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.

26. What does DRIVERQUERY /SI do?
Not supported
It will display driver signing status
Writes changes to a mounted WIM file - DISM /UNMOUNT-WIM /DISCARD will roll the changes back
IN the WindowsUpdateClient log in the system log portion of event viewer.

27. What is the responsible person on a SOA records field?
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".
an email address where the @ is replaced with a period.
Devices and Printers Control Panel applet has a
A CONFIG.XML file

28. How can you communicate accross the IPV6 accross a IPV4 network?
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.
It is the max size is expressed in megabytes.
By the RRAS manager or from the command line. For the subnet you can either use the / command or the octet subnet. Example: Route -p add 192.168.1.0/24 192.168.1.1
ISATAP Routers within an orginization - 6TO4 routers to transverse the internet - and TEREDO to traverse a NAT devise.

29. How do you connect to a wireless access point is not broadcasting its SSID?
By creating or modifying a wireless connection in Network and Sharing Center.
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
A way of assigning a staic address based on the mac address. This ensures each time the client receives the same address.
Use it to can backup certificates to a .PFX file that is password protected.

30. What does Cipher /X do?
Yes
Use it to can backup certificates to a .PFX file that is password protected.
RRAS-VPN/Dialup - Wireless Access Points - Terminal Server Gateway - DHCP - and IPSEC(HRA).
Use dnscmd /zonerefresh.

31. What does "wbdadmin -startbackup -allcritical" do?
3389
Modify/Create a GPO
A WDDM driver for the graphics card and a Windows Experience index of 3.0 or greater.
Backups of the full system including all critical volumes (volumes that contain operating system state).

32. How do you move a Dynamic Disk from one computer to another?
Restrict when a child can logon to a computer.
WECUTIL QC
Use the Import Foreign Disk option on the target computer
No they are disabled

33. What is Bcdboot?
MSCHAP2 is user/password authentication while EAP-TLS is comuter authentication via certificate or smart card.
It is a network health policy defines the minumum level of client health required to connect to the network.
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.
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.

34. 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.
Uncheck IPV6 from the network properties.
Through a GPO.
They are in the first 48 bits /48

35. What is the command to set a forwarding computer for event log forwarding?
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.
WINRM QUICKCONFIG.
Windows 7 Enterprise and Ultimate Editions
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

36. Where is scavaging configured?
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.
You setup one the DHCP server with the same option settings and non-overlapping scopes. Make sure to duplicate any reservations.
The Application Identity Service
On the properties of the DNS server in the DNS manager.

37. What is Network Level Authentication?
By caching reads to remote files over a slow network in the Offline Files (CSC) cache. Subsequent reads to the same file are then satisfied from the client (cache) after verifying the integrity of the cached copy.
On the zone file of the DNS server in the DNS manager.
All you have to do is purchase an upgrade key from Microsoft or another authorized retailer to unlock those new features.
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.

38. How do you setup DNS single label (unqualified) name resolution?
Netsh add dnsserver. Example netsh interface ipv4 add dnsserver name="Local Area Connection" 192.168.0.1 index=3
Adds a file based zone
Setup a GlobalNames zone.
Installing and imaging on hardware agnostic systems as long as the processor architecture is the same (32 or 64 bit)

39. What is DHCP conflict detection?
Use SYNC Center
they are enforced and will not allow a user to exceed the space limit.
The DHCP server will ping an ip address before assigning it.
Use Safe Mode and then roll back the driver if it was recently updated.

40. What is the command to add a DNS server?
Netsh add dnsserver. Example netsh interface ipv4 add dnsserver name="Local Area Connection" 192.168.0.1 index=3
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.
Drop both inbound and outbound traffic
Run slmgr.vbs -ato and then open up 3389 on windows firewall using netsh.

41. What controlls file extensions?
Delegate permission by configuring the dacl of the zone file.
IPV4 and IPV6
The Default Programs Control Panel applet
The DHCP server will ping an ip address before assigning it.

42. Where is Software RAID is configured?
Us edit dnscmd /zoneupdatefromdns command.
At the volume level - not the drive level.
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
Windows 7 Ultimate.

43. What happens if the router advertisement has the M flag set to 1?
Use the DHCPv6 to obtain both IPV6 addresses and additional configuration settings.
Command to configure the TCP/IP settings.
It backs up digitally identities to a password protected file.
A OOBE ready and will be booted into Windows Welcome

44. What is a mx record?
Run: Cscript slmgr.vbs /dl
A roecord to indicate the smtp server.
Adds a file based zone
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

45. How do you calculate the number of host addresses in a give subnet?
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
Can be used to create virtual hard disks
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.
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

46. How can non Microsoft PCs connect to print services?
Restrict when a child can logon to a computer.
Use SYNC Center
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.
By caching reads to remote files over a slow network in the Offline Files (CSC) cache. Subsequent reads to the same file are then satisfied from the client (cache) after verifying the integrity of the cached copy.

47. Can the Application Compatibility Kit can also search and report on the applications installed on a Windows 7 computer?
A file that is loaded when a DNS server starts up and populate the root hints.
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.
Modify the PE image using DISM by adding the WINPE-Scripting package to BOOT.WIM
Yes

48. What can storage reports be used for?
Extensive Authentication Protocol used in PPP authentication.
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.
Duplicate file identification - disk usage patterns - dormant files identification - and audit screening.
Yes

49. What is a Subscription in event viewer?
Use the Advanced Firewall to define Connection Security Rules.
Use the route delete command.
A collection of logs created by computers fowarding events. Viewed on the collecting computer.
Through Group Policy at Computer configuration | Administrative Templates | Network | Offline Files | Enable Transparent Caching.

50. What does PNPUTIL.EXE do?
By unbinding the DHCP protocol from the nic attached to the subnet.
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
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.
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