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Which edition of Windows Server 2012/R2 is designed for small businesses with up to 25 users?
Which edition of Windows Server 2012/R2 is designed for small businesses with up to 25 users?
- Essentials Edition (correct)
- Datacenter Edition
- Foundation Edition
- Standard Edition
A public cloud is managed by an organization’s own IT department.
A public cloud is managed by an organization’s own IT department.
False (B)
What is the primary function of a server operating system in a network?
What is the primary function of a server operating system in a network?
Manages network resources and provides services such as authentication, data storage, and application hosting.
The _______ role in Windows Server 2012/R2 is responsible for resolving domain names to their corresponding IP addresses.
The _______ role in Windows Server 2012/R2 is responsible for resolving domain names to their corresponding IP addresses.
Match the following Windows Server 2012/R2 features with their descriptions:
Match the following Windows Server 2012/R2 features with their descriptions:
Which of the following features allows users to access their desktops from any internet connection in a private cloud?
Which of the following features allows users to access their desktops from any internet connection in a private cloud?
Server Core installation in Windows Server 2012/R2 includes a graphical user interface.
Server Core installation in Windows Server 2012/R2 includes a graphical user interface.
What are two core technologies of Windows Server 2012/R2?
What are two core technologies of Windows Server 2012/R2?
What is the key advantage of using security groups for resource management?
What is the key advantage of using security groups for resource management?
A mirrored volume (RAID 1) stores data on only one disk.
A mirrored volume (RAID 1) stores data on only one disk.
What is the disadvantage of local storage?
What is the disadvantage of local storage?
The __________ space in Storage Spaces provides redundancy by mirroring data.
The __________ space in Storage Spaces provides redundancy by mirroring data.
Match the types of storage with their characteristics:
Match the types of storage with their characteristics:
What is the capacity limit of Master Boot Record (MBR) partitions?
What is the capacity limit of Master Boot Record (MBR) partitions?
ReFS can be used to boot Windows Operating System.
ReFS can be used to boot Windows Operating System.
What are the four categories of storage access methods?
What are the four categories of storage access methods?
The __________ table partitioning method supports up to 18 exabytes.
The __________ table partitioning method supports up to 18 exabytes.
What is the dominant file system used on Windows Servers?
What is the dominant file system used on Windows Servers?
What is the main purpose of an Organizational Unit (OU) in Active Directory?
What is the main purpose of an Organizational Unit (OU) in Active Directory?
A Global Catalog server is responsible for managing domain controller replication.
A Global Catalog server is responsible for managing domain controller replication.
What are the two types of Active Directory objects?
What are the two types of Active Directory objects?
In Active Directory, a _____ is a collection of one or more Active Directory trees.
In Active Directory, a _____ is a collection of one or more Active Directory trees.
Match the following Active Directory concepts with their definitions:
Match the following Active Directory concepts with their definitions:
What is the default status of the Guest account in Active Directory?
What is the default status of the Guest account in Active Directory?
In Active Directory, security groups can only contain users from the same domain.
In Active Directory, security groups can only contain users from the same domain.
What is permission inheritance in Organizational Units (OUs)?
What is permission inheritance in Organizational Units (OUs)?
The process of maintaining a consistent database across different locations in Active Directory is called _____
The process of maintaining a consistent database across different locations in Active Directory is called _____
What command can be used to disable a user account in Active Directory?
What command can be used to disable a user account in Active Directory?
A distribution group in Active Directory is used primarily for managing resource access.
A distribution group in Active Directory is used primarily for managing resource access.
What is a fully qualified domain name (FQDN)?
What is a fully qualified domain name (FQDN)?
The primary use of _____ groups is to assign permissions to domain resources.
The primary use of _____ groups is to assign permissions to domain resources.
Match the following user templates in Active Directory with their purposes:
Match the following user templates in Active Directory with their purposes:
What is the main purpose of IP Address Management (IPAM)?
What is the main purpose of IP Address Management (IPAM)?
The Server Manager in Windows Server 2012/R2 provides a decentralized interface for managing server roles.
The Server Manager in Windows Server 2012/R2 provides a decentralized interface for managing server roles.
What does the Distributed File System (DFS) allow in Windows Server 2012/R2?
What does the Distributed File System (DFS) allow in Windows Server 2012/R2?
The ___________ Edition of Windows Server 2012/R2 allows for unlimited virtual instances.
The ___________ Edition of Windows Server 2012/R2 allows for unlimited virtual instances.
Match the following Windows Server features with their descriptions:
Match the following Windows Server features with their descriptions:
What is the role of a DHCP server?
What is the role of a DHCP server?
All Windows Server 2012/R2 installations require a GUI to manage server roles effectively.
All Windows Server 2012/R2 installations require a GUI to manage server roles effectively.
Why is it important to assign a static IP address to a server?
Why is it important to assign a static IP address to a server?
Server activation is necessary to ensure compliance with __________ requirements.
Server activation is necessary to ensure compliance with __________ requirements.
Which of the following statements about Dynamic Access Control is correct?
Which of the following statements about Dynamic Access Control is correct?
Patches are collections of updates that address specific issues.
Patches are collections of updates that address specific issues.
List three hardware considerations for installing Windows Server 2012/R2.
List three hardware considerations for installing Windows Server 2012/R2.
The __________ role is responsible for creating and managing virtual machines in Windows Server 2012/R2.
The __________ role is responsible for creating and managing virtual machines in Windows Server 2012/R2.
What is the benefit of adding a second domain controller?
What is the benefit of adding a second domain controller?
What is the purpose of Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS)?
What is the purpose of Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS)?
A hypervisor allows multiple physical servers to run on one virtual machine.
A hypervisor allows multiple physical servers to run on one virtual machine.
What is the role of a DHCP server in Windows Server 2012/R2?
What is the role of a DHCP server in Windows Server 2012/R2?
The __________ feature in Windows Server 2012/R2 enables users to access their desktops from any internet connection in a private cloud.
The __________ feature in Windows Server 2012/R2 enables users to access their desktops from any internet connection in a private cloud.
Match the following Windows Server 2012/R2 features with their descriptions:
Match the following Windows Server 2012/R2 features with their descriptions:
Which edition of Windows Server 2012/R2 allows for unlimited virtual instances?
Which edition of Windows Server 2012/R2 allows for unlimited virtual instances?
A server core installation of Windows Server 2012/R2 includes a full graphical user interface (GUI).
A server core installation of Windows Server 2012/R2 includes a full graphical user interface (GUI).
What distinguishes a public cloud from a private cloud?
What distinguishes a public cloud from a private cloud?
What is the key benefit of using security groups for resource management?
What is the key benefit of using security groups for resource management?
Local storage provides access to all systems on the network without limitations.
Local storage provides access to all systems on the network without limitations.
Name two common network technologies used in SANs.
Name two common network technologies used in SANs.
The _______ account should be renamed for enhanced security against unauthorized access.
The _______ account should be renamed for enhanced security against unauthorized access.
Match the storage types with their definitions:
Match the storage types with their definitions:
What is the role of a partition in disk storage?
What is the role of a partition in disk storage?
What does formatting a disk do?
What does formatting a disk do?
A boot volume contains the files needed to load the Windows OS.
A boot volume contains the files needed to load the Windows OS.
What is the capacity limit of Master Boot Record (MBR) partitions?
What is the capacity limit of Master Boot Record (MBR) partitions?
The main purpose of RAID 5 is to use _______ striping with parity for data recovery in case of a disk failure.
The main purpose of RAID 5 is to use _______ striping with parity for data recovery in case of a disk failure.
What represents administrative, security, and policy boundaries within a network in Active Directory?
What represents administrative, security, and policy boundaries within a network in Active Directory?
A container object in Active Directory does not organize resources or users.
A container object in Active Directory does not organize resources or users.
What is the primary use of a distribution group in Active Directory?
What is the primary use of a distribution group in Active Directory?
Intrasite replication occurs within the same ______.
Intrasite replication occurs within the same ______.
Match the following Active Directory objects with their descriptions:
Match the following Active Directory objects with their descriptions:
What is a key benefit of using a single-domain structure for small businesses?
What is a key benefit of using a single-domain structure for small businesses?
The Active Directory Recycle Bin allows administrators to restore deleted AD objects.
The Active Directory Recycle Bin allows administrators to restore deleted AD objects.
What is the purpose of group scopes in Active Directory?
What is the purpose of group scopes in Active Directory?
Permission inheritance in Organizational Units (OUs) determines how permissions applied to a ______ object are inherited by child objects.
Permission inheritance in Organizational Units (OUs) determines how permissions applied to a ______ object are inherited by child objects.
Match the following terms with their meanings:
Match the following terms with their meanings:
What command is used to disable a user account in Active Directory?
What command is used to disable a user account in Active Directory?
A computer account is automatically disabled when it leaves a domain.
A computer account is automatically disabled when it leaves a domain.
What is the default status of the Guest account in Active Directory?
What is the default status of the Guest account in Active Directory?
Active Directory schema classes define the types of ______ that can be stored in Active Directory.
Active Directory schema classes define the types of ______ that can be stored in Active Directory.
What is the purpose of Active Directory?
What is the purpose of Active Directory?
An RODC holds a full writable copy of the Active Directory database.
An RODC holds a full writable copy of the Active Directory database.
What role does a DHCP server play in a network?
What role does a DHCP server play in a network?
Server Core installation minimizes resource usage by removing the _______ and non-essential features.
Server Core installation minimizes resource usage by removing the _______ and non-essential features.
Match the following Windows Server features with their purposes:
Match the following Windows Server features with their purposes:
What is the primary function of the Server Manager in Windows Server 2012/R2?
What is the primary function of the Server Manager in Windows Server 2012/R2?
Datacenter Edition allows for two virtual instances of Windows Server 2012/R2.
Datacenter Edition allows for two virtual instances of Windows Server 2012/R2.
What does IP Address Management (IPAM) monitor and manage?
What does IP Address Management (IPAM) monitor and manage?
Patches are updates that fix bugs and security issues, applied through ______.
Patches are updates that fix bugs and security issues, applied through ______.
Why is a static IP address important for a server?
Why is a static IP address important for a server?
The Server Manager in Windows Server 2012/R2 operates as a decentralized interface for managing server roles.
The Server Manager in Windows Server 2012/R2 operates as a decentralized interface for managing server roles.
What is a member server in a Windows domain?
What is a member server in a Windows domain?
Match the following statements about server roles in Windows Server 2012/R2:
Match the following statements about server roles in Windows Server 2012/R2:
Dynamic Access Control provides ______ control over access to files based on user attributes.
Dynamic Access Control provides ______ control over access to files based on user attributes.
What is the effect of virtualization extensions on server performance?
What is the effect of virtualization extensions on server performance?
What is the primary purpose of virtualization in Windows Server 2012/R2?
What is the primary purpose of virtualization in Windows Server 2012/R2?
The Datacenter Edition of Windows Server 2012/R2 allows for unlimited virtual instances.
The Datacenter Edition of Windows Server 2012/R2 allows for unlimited virtual instances.
What role does Active Directory play in a Windows Server 2012/R2 environment?
What role does Active Directory play in a Windows Server 2012/R2 environment?
A _______ is a software component that manages and monitors virtual machines on a host computer.
A _______ is a software component that manages and monitors virtual machines on a host computer.
Match the following Windows Server roles with their functions:
Match the following Windows Server roles with their functions:
Which of the following is NOT a core technology of Windows Server 2012/R2?
Which of the following is NOT a core technology of Windows Server 2012/R2?
Server Core installation includes a full graphical user interface.
Server Core installation includes a full graphical user interface.
What are two fault-tolerance features supported by Windows Server 2012/R2?
What are two fault-tolerance features supported by Windows Server 2012/R2?
What is the key benefit of using security groups for resource management?
What is the key benefit of using security groups for resource management?
All types of accounts can be members of local groups.
All types of accounts can be members of local groups.
Name two common technologies used in Storage Area Networks (SANs).
Name two common technologies used in Storage Area Networks (SANs).
A __________ volume contains the \Windows folder.
A __________ volume contains the \Windows folder.
Match the following storage types with their corresponding features:
Match the following storage types with their corresponding features:
What is the primary purpose of RAID 5?
What is the primary purpose of RAID 5?
ReFS can be used to bootstrap Windows Operating System.
ReFS can be used to bootstrap Windows Operating System.
What does JBOD stand for?
What does JBOD stand for?
Formatting a disk prepares it with a __________ system.
Formatting a disk prepares it with a __________ system.
What is the disadvantage of local storage?
What is the disadvantage of local storage?
What is the primary function of an OU in Active Directory?
What is the primary function of an OU in Active Directory?
A domain represents both security and administrative boundaries within a network.
A domain represents both security and administrative boundaries within a network.
What is the purpose of the Global Catalog server in Active Directory?
What is the purpose of the Global Catalog server in Active Directory?
The _____ allows administrators to restore deleted Active Directory objects.
The _____ allows administrators to restore deleted Active Directory objects.
Match the following types of Active Directory objects with their functionalities:
Match the following types of Active Directory objects with their functionalities:
What are the two primary functions of a user account in Active Directory?
What are the two primary functions of a user account in Active Directory?
Universal groups can contain users from any domain within the forest.
Universal groups can contain users from any domain within the forest.
What is permission inheritance in Organizational Units (OUs)?
What is permission inheritance in Organizational Units (OUs)?
In Active Directory, a _____ account allows access to resources within the domain.
In Active Directory, a _____ account allows access to resources within the domain.
Why is it important to rename and secure the built-in Administrator account?
Why is it important to rename and secure the built-in Administrator account?
Group scopes in Active Directory determine the extent of a group's access.
Group scopes in Active Directory determine the extent of a group's access.
What command can be used to disable a user account in Active Directory?
What command can be used to disable a user account in Active Directory?
The ________ account in Active Directory is typically set to disabled by default.
The ________ account in Active Directory is typically set to disabled by default.
Match the following Active Directory components with their definitions:
Match the following Active Directory components with their definitions:
What is the key benefit of using a single-domain structure for small businesses?
What is the key benefit of using a single-domain structure for small businesses?
What is the main function of IP Address Management (IPAM)?
What is the main function of IP Address Management (IPAM)?
Server Core reduces resource usage by including a graphical user interface.
Server Core reduces resource usage by including a graphical user interface.
What does DHCP stand for?
What does DHCP stand for?
A __________ is a domain controller that holds a read-only copy of the Active Directory database.
A __________ is a domain controller that holds a read-only copy of the Active Directory database.
Match the following server roles with their functions:
Match the following server roles with their functions:
What is the benefit of adding a second domain controller to a network?
What is the benefit of adding a second domain controller to a network?
Dynamic Access Control allows access to files based only on user roles.
Dynamic Access Control allows access to files based only on user roles.
What is the default password requirement for the Administrator account after installation?
What is the default password requirement for the Administrator account after installation?
A __________ installation of Windows Server 2012/R2 occurs on a new disk partition.
A __________ installation of Windows Server 2012/R2 occurs on a new disk partition.
Match the following Windows Server features with their primary function:
Match the following Windows Server features with their primary function:
What is the difference between Datacenter Edition and Standard Edition of Windows Server 2012/R2?
What is the difference between Datacenter Edition and Standard Edition of Windows Server 2012/R2?
Windows Deployment Services (WDS) requires a graphical user interface for operation.
Windows Deployment Services (WDS) requires a graphical user interface for operation.
Why is it crucial to set the correct time zone during server installation?
Why is it crucial to set the correct time zone during server installation?
The __________ role in Windows Server allows a server to function as a VPN server.
The __________ role in Windows Server allows a server to function as a VPN server.
Which of the following describes cmdlets in PowerShell?
Which of the following describes cmdlets in PowerShell?
Which edition of Windows Server 2012/R2 can host an unlimited number of virtual instances?
Which edition of Windows Server 2012/R2 can host an unlimited number of virtual instances?
A hypervisor is used to manage and monitor physical servers.
A hypervisor is used to manage and monitor physical servers.
What is one of the main services provided by Active Directory?
What is one of the main services provided by Active Directory?
The __________ installation option in Windows Server 2012/R2 lacks a graphical user interface (GUI).
The __________ installation option in Windows Server 2012/R2 lacks a graphical user interface (GUI).
Match the following Windows Server 2012/R2 roles with their definitions:
Match the following Windows Server 2012/R2 roles with their definitions:
What technology allows multiple operating systems to run on a single physical server?
What technology allows multiple operating systems to run on a single physical server?
Name one fault-tolerance feature supported by Windows Server 2012/R2.
Name one fault-tolerance feature supported by Windows Server 2012/R2.
Active Directory is used solely for network resource management.
Active Directory is used solely for network resource management.
What is the key benefit of using security groups for resource management?
What is the key benefit of using security groups for resource management?
A solid-state drive (SSD) uses moving parts for data storage.
A solid-state drive (SSD) uses moving parts for data storage.
Name three examples of long-term storage.
Name three examples of long-term storage.
The __________ account should be renamed if used for enhanced security against unauthorized access.
The __________ account should be renamed if used for enhanced security against unauthorized access.
Match the types of storage access methods with their descriptions:
Match the types of storage access methods with their descriptions:
What is the primary purpose of RAID 5?
What is the primary purpose of RAID 5?
A boot volume is the same as a system volume.
A boot volume is the same as a system volume.
What does formatting a disk do?
What does formatting a disk do?
The capacity limit of Master Boot Record (MBR) partitions is __________ TB.
The capacity limit of Master Boot Record (MBR) partitions is __________ TB.
Which file system is dominant on Windows Servers?
Which file system is dominant on Windows Servers?
What is the primary function of Dynamic Access Control in Windows Server 2012/R2?
What is the primary function of Dynamic Access Control in Windows Server 2012/R2?
The Distributed File System (DFS) in Windows Server 2012/R2 enables shared folders to be accessed using multiple namespaces.
The Distributed File System (DFS) in Windows Server 2012/R2 enables shared folders to be accessed using multiple namespaces.
What are cmdlets in PowerShell?
What are cmdlets in PowerShell?
A _______ server automatically assigns IP addresses to client devices.
A _______ server automatically assigns IP addresses to client devices.
Match the following editions of Windows Server 2012/R2 with their characteristics:
Match the following editions of Windows Server 2012/R2 with their characteristics:
Why is it essential to assign a static IP address to a server?
Why is it essential to assign a static IP address to a server?
Server activation is only required for Windows Server 2012/R2 installations that will be connected to local networks.
Server activation is only required for Windows Server 2012/R2 installations that will be connected to local networks.
What is the role of the Server Manager in Windows Server 2012/R2?
What is the role of the Server Manager in Windows Server 2012/R2?
The _______ feature of Windows Server 2012/R2 allows the removal of unused feature installation files.
The _______ feature of Windows Server 2012/R2 allows the removal of unused feature installation files.
Match the following Windows Server roles with their functions:
Match the following Windows Server roles with their functions:
Which of the following is a key advantage of using Server Core?
Which of the following is a key advantage of using Server Core?
A read-only domain controller (RODC) holds a read-write copy of the Active Directory database.
A read-only domain controller (RODC) holds a read-write copy of the Active Directory database.
List two main structures of Active Directory.
List two main structures of Active Directory.
The _______ in Windows Server 2012/R2 is responsible for auditing IP address usage and managing DHCP and DNS servers.
The _______ in Windows Server 2012/R2 is responsible for auditing IP address usage and managing DHCP and DNS servers.
What is the primary purpose of a Global Catalog server?
What is the primary purpose of a Global Catalog server?
A container object in Active Directory can contain other objects.
A container object in Active Directory can contain other objects.
What is an Organizational Unit (OU)?
What is an Organizational Unit (OU)?
The _____ is a collection of one or more Active Directory trees that provide a common environment.
The _____ is a collection of one or more Active Directory trees that provide a common environment.
Match the following Active Directory objects with their definitions:
Match the following Active Directory objects with their definitions:
Which of the following is a key benefit of using a single-domain structure for small businesses?
Which of the following is a key benefit of using a single-domain structure for small businesses?
Active Directory schema classes define the authentication methods used in the directory.
Active Directory schema classes define the authentication methods used in the directory.
What are security groups used for in Active Directory?
What are security groups used for in Active Directory?
The process of maintaining a consistent database across different locations is known as _____ in Active Directory.
The process of maintaining a consistent database across different locations is known as _____ in Active Directory.
What does permission inheritance in Organizational Units (OUs) determine?
What does permission inheritance in Organizational Units (OUs) determine?
The Guest account in Active Directory is enabled by default.
The Guest account in Active Directory is enabled by default.
What is the function of the Active Directory Recycle Bin?
What is the function of the Active Directory Recycle Bin?
A fully qualified domain name (FQDN) includes all parts of the name, required during the installation of a new _____.
A fully qualified domain name (FQDN) includes all parts of the name, required during the installation of a new _____.
What is the default status of the built-in Administrator account in Active Directory?
What is the default status of the built-in Administrator account in Active Directory?
Match the following group scopes in Active Directory with their typical uses:
Match the following group scopes in Active Directory with their typical uses:
Which edition of Windows Server 2012/R2 is suitable for organizations that require unlimited virtual instances?
Which edition of Windows Server 2012/R2 is suitable for organizations that require unlimited virtual instances?
Active Directory provides decentralized management of users and network resources.
Active Directory provides decentralized management of users and network resources.
What technology allows multiple operating systems to run on a single physical server?
What technology allows multiple operating systems to run on a single physical server?
The __________ allows users to resolve domain names to IP addresses.
The __________ allows users to resolve domain names to IP addresses.
Match the following roles/services with their descriptions:
Match the following roles/services with their descriptions:
Which feature improves performance and security by offering a minimal installation without a graphical user interface?
Which feature improves performance and security by offering a minimal installation without a graphical user interface?
A virtual machine (VM) can run applications as if it were a physical machine.
A virtual machine (VM) can run applications as if it were a physical machine.
Name one core technology of Windows Server 2012/R2.
Name one core technology of Windows Server 2012/R2.
What is a key benefit of using security groups for resource management?
What is a key benefit of using security groups for resource management?
Renaming the Guest account is unnecessary for security.
Renaming the Guest account is unnecessary for security.
Name one type of account that can be members of local groups.
Name one type of account that can be members of local groups.
A type of storage that uses flash memory and has no moving parts is called a __________.
A type of storage that uses flash memory and has no moving parts is called a __________.
Match the following storage types to their characteristics:
Match the following storage types to their characteristics:
What is the primary function of a partition in disk storage?
What is the primary function of a partition in disk storage?
ReFS can be used to boot Windows operating systems.
ReFS can be used to boot Windows operating systems.
What does JBOD stand for?
What does JBOD stand for?
The maximum capacity limit of Master Boot Record (MBR) partitions is __________.
The maximum capacity limit of Master Boot Record (MBR) partitions is __________.
Which file system is dominant on Windows Servers?
Which file system is dominant on Windows Servers?
What is an Organizational Unit (OU) in Active Directory?
What is an Organizational Unit (OU) in Active Directory?
A fully qualified domain name (FQDN) includes only the domain part of the name.
A fully qualified domain name (FQDN) includes only the domain part of the name.
What is replication in Active Directory?
What is replication in Active Directory?
The Global Catalog server facilitates __________ searches and logon across domains.
The Global Catalog server facilitates __________ searches and logon across domains.
Match the following group types with their primary use:
Match the following group types with their primary use:
What is the purpose of the Active Directory Recycle Bin?
What is the purpose of the Active Directory Recycle Bin?
Intrasite replication occurs between two or more sites.
Intrasite replication occurs between two or more sites.
What is the default status of the Guest account in Active Directory?
What is the default status of the Guest account in Active Directory?
A __________ contains user accounts created in Active Directory that allow access to resources within the domain.
A __________ contains user accounts created in Active Directory that allow access to resources within the domain.
What separates a universal group from a global group?
What separates a universal group from a global group?
Permission inheritance in OUs allows child objects to inherit permissions from their parent objects.
Permission inheritance in OUs allows child objects to inherit permissions from their parent objects.
What is the primary purpose of Dynamic Access Control in Windows Server 2012/R2?
What is the primary purpose of Dynamic Access Control in Windows Server 2012/R2?
What are the two primary functions of a user account in Active Directory?
What are the two primary functions of a user account in Active Directory?
The Server Manager in Windows Server 2012/R2 provides a decentralized interface for managing server roles.
The Server Manager in Windows Server 2012/R2 provides a decentralized interface for managing server roles.
A __________ object in Active Directory represents resources like user accounts and printers.
A __________ object in Active Directory represents resources like user accounts and printers.
What is required for server activation after installing Windows Server 2012/R2?
What is required for server activation after installing Windows Server 2012/R2?
Dynamic Access Control controls access based on user ______ and file properties.
Dynamic Access Control controls access based on user ______ and file properties.
Match the following Active Directory components with their definitions:
Match the following Active Directory components with their definitions:
Match the following Windows Server features with their purposes:
Match the following Windows Server features with their purposes:
Which edition of Windows Server 2012/R2 allows for unlimited virtual instances?
Which edition of Windows Server 2012/R2 allows for unlimited virtual instances?
The purpose of Windows Deployment Services (WDS) is to simplify the installation of applications.
The purpose of Windows Deployment Services (WDS) is to simplify the installation of applications.
List two network protocols that are installed by default during a Windows Server 2012/R2 installation.
List two network protocols that are installed by default during a Windows Server 2012/R2 installation.
In a Windows domain, a member server is a server that is part of a domain but does not have the ______ role installed.
In a Windows domain, a member server is a server that is part of a domain but does not have the ______ role installed.
What role does the Server Core installation play in resource management?
What role does the Server Core installation play in resource management?
Patches in Windows Server 2012/R2 are updates that only address specific security issues.
Patches in Windows Server 2012/R2 are updates that only address specific security issues.
What is the impact of virtualization extensions on server performance?
What is the impact of virtualization extensions on server performance?
Match the following concepts with their definitions:
Match the following concepts with their definitions:
Why is it important to set the correct time zone during server installation?
Why is it important to set the correct time zone during server installation?
A ______ is a domain controller that holds a read-only copy of the Active Directory database.
A ______ is a domain controller that holds a read-only copy of the Active Directory database.
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Study Notes
Storage Concepts
- Storage: Any medium where data can be written and retrieved.
- Long-term storage examples: USB memory sticks, CDs/DVDs, and hard disk drives (HDDs).
- Solid state drives (SSD): Use flash memory with no moving parts.
- Storage access methods:
- Local storage: Only accessible to the system where it's installed.
- Direct-attached storage (DAS): Typically refers to HDDs in an enclosure with its own power supply.
- Network-attached storage (NAS): Used for file sharing through standard network protocols.
- Storage area network (SAN): High-speed network specifically designed for storage access.
- Physical disk properties: Disk capacity, physical speed, and interface for attaching to the system.
- Formatting a disk: Prepares a disk with a file system to organize and store files.
Disk Partitioning and Volume Management
- Partitions: Logical units of storage that can be formatted with a file system.
- Boot volume: Contains the
\Windowsfolder. - System volume: Contains files needed to load the Windows OS.
- Master Boot Record (MBR) partitions: Limit of 2 TB.
- GUID Partitioning Table (GPT): Supports up to 18 exabytes.
- Simple volumes: Reside on a single disk, basic or dynamic.
- Mirrored volume (RAID 1): Duplicates data on two disks for fault tolerance.
- RAID 5: Uses disk striping with parity for data recovery in case of disk failure.
File Systems
- NTFS (New Technology File System): Dominant on Windows servers.
- Other supported file systems: FAT, NTFS, and ReFS.
- FAT32 limitation: Supports files up to 4 GB in size.
- ReFS (Resilient File System): Primarily used for large file-sharing applications with Storage Spaces.
- ReFS cannot boot Windows.
Windows Server 2012 Storage Features
- Storage Spaces: Flexible provisioning of virtual storage using storage pools.
- Virtual Hard Disk (VHD): Format for virtual disks in virtual machines.
- Thin provisioning: Allows large volumes to be provisioned while using only the needed physical storage.
- JBOD (Just a Bunch of Disks): Storage layout without redundancy or fault tolerance.
- Mirrored space: Data is mirrored across two or more disks for redundancy.
- Parity space: Similar to RAID 5.
Disk Management Best Practices
- Install Windows on a separate disk from data: Improves performance and organization.
- Backplane: A printed circuit board connection system for carrying signals within storage systems.
Storage Fundamentals
- Storage medium: Any medium data can be written to and retrieved from.
- Long-term storage examples: USB memory sticks, CDs/DVDs, hard disk drives (HDDs)
- Solid state drives (SSD): Use flash memory with no moving parts.
- Storage access methods:
- Local storage: Only the system where it’s installed has direct access.
- Direct-attached storage (DAS): HDDs in an enclosure with its own power supply.
- Network-attached storage (NAS): File sharing through standard network protocols.
- Storage area network (SAN): Uses specialized network technologies like Fibre Channel and iSCSI.
Physical and Logical Disk Organization
- Physical disk properties: Capacity, speed, interface for attaching to the system.
- Formatting disk: Prepares a disk with a file system to organize and store files.
- Partition: A logical unit of storage formatted with a file system.
- Boot volume: Contains the \Windows folder.
- System volume: Holds files needed to load the Windows OS.
- Master Boot Record (MBR) partitions: Limit of 2 TB.
- GUID Partitioning Table (GPT): Supports up to 18 exabytes.
- Simple volumes: Reside on a single disk, either basic or dynamic.
Fault Tolerance with RAID
- Mirrored volume (RAID 1): Duplicates data on two disks for redundancy.
- RAID 5: Uses disk striping with parity for data recovery in case of a disk failure.
Windows Server File Systems
- Dominant file system: NTFS (New Technology File System).
- File systems supported by Windows Server 2012/R2: FAT, NTFS, and ReFS.
- FAT32 limitation: File size limit of 4 GB.
- ReFS primary use: Large file-sharing applications with Storage Spaces.
- ReFS booting: Cannot be used to boot Windows.
Storage Spaces: Flexible Virtual Storage
- Feature: Provides flexible virtual storage using storage pools.
- VHD file: Format for virtual disks in virtual machines.
- Thin provisioning: Allows large volumes to be provisioned while using only the needed physical storage.
- JBOD (Just a Bunch of Disks): Storage layout where disks are treated as individual units.
- Mirrored space: Data is mirrored across two or more disks for redundancy similar to RAID 1.
- Parity space: Similar to RAID 5, uses parity information for data recovery.
Best Practices for Disk Organization
- Recommended practice: Install Windows on a separate disk from data for better performance and organization.
- Backplane in storage systems: Connection system using a printed circuit board instead of cables.
Storage Fundamentals
- Storage refers to any medium data can be written to and retrieved from.
- Long-term storage examples include USB memory sticks, CDs/DVDs, and HDDs.
- Solid state drives (SSDs) use flash memory and have no moving parts.
Storage Access Methods
- Local storage provides direct access only to the system it's installed on.
- DAS (Direct-Attached Storage) refers to HDDs in an enclosure with a dedicated power supply.
- NAS (Network-Attached Storage) is commonly used for file sharing using standard network protocols.
- SAN (Storage Area Network) utilizes dedicated network technologies like Fibre Channel and iSCSI for high-speed data transfer.
Disk Storage
- Physical disk properties include disk capacity, speed, and the interface used for connection.
- Formatting a disk prepares it with a file system to organize and store files.
- Partitions are logical units of storage, allowing a single disk to be divided and formatted with different file systems.
Types of Volumes
- Boot volume contains the Windows folder.
- System volume stores the Windows OS files needed for loading.
- Simple volume resides on a single disk, either basic or dynamic.
- Mirrored volume (RAID 1) replicates data on two disks for fault tolerance.
- RAID 5 uses disk striping with parity for data recovery in case of a disk failure.
File Systems
- NTFS (New Technology File System) is the dominant file system on Windows Servers.
- Windows Server 2012/R2 supports FAT, NTFS, and ReFS file systems.
- FAT32 has a file size limitation of 4 GB.
- ReFS is primarily used for large file-sharing applications with Storage Spaces.
- ReFS cannot be used to boot Windows.
Storage Spaces
- Storage Spaces provide flexible virtual storage provisioning using storage pools.
- Thin provisioning in Storage Spaces allows for large volumes to be provisioned while using only the needed physical storage.
Storage Layouts in Storage Spaces
- JBOD (Just a Bunch of Disks) is a simple layout without redundancy.
- Mirrored space replicates data across multiple disks for redundancy.
- Parity space is similar to RAID 5, using parity for data recovery.
Recommendations
- Install Windows on a separate disk from data for better performance and organization, especially when using SSDs.
Storage System Components
- Backplane is a connection system using a printed circuit board instead of cables for signal transmission.
Storage Basics
- Any medium data can be written to and retrieved from is considered storage.
- USB memory sticks, CDs/DVDs, and hard disk drives (HDDs) are examples of long-term storage.
- Solid state drives (SSDs) use flash memory and have no moving parts.
Storage Access Methods
- Local storage: Only the system where it’s installed has direct access to the storage medium.
- Direct-attached storage (DAS): Refers to HDDs in an enclosure with its own power supply.
- Network-attached storage (NAS): Used for file sharing through standard network protocols.
- Storage area network (SAN): Uses specialized network technologies to connect storage to servers.
Disk Storage Concepts
- Physical disk properties: Disk capacity, physical speed, and the interface used to attach a disk to the system.
- Formatting a disk: Prepares a disk with a file system used to organize and store files.
- Partition: A logical storage unit on a disk that can be formatted with a file system.
- Boot volume: Contains the \Windows folder.
- System volume: Contains files needed to load the Windows OS.
- Master Boot Record (MBR) partitions: Have a 2 TB capacity limit.
- GUID Partitioning Table (GPT): Supports up to 18 exabytes.
- Simple volume: A volume on a single disk, either basic or dynamic.
RAID Configurations
- Mirrored volume (RAID 1): Duplicates data on two disks for fault tolerance.
- RAID 5: Uses disk striping with parity for data recovery in case of a disk failure.
File Systems
- NTFS (New Technology File System): Dominant file system on Windows Servers.
- FAT, NTFS, and ReFS: File systems supported by Windows Server 2012/R2.
- FAT32: Supports files up to 4 GB.
- ReFS: Used for large file-sharing applications with Storage Spaces.
- ReFS: Cannot be used to boot Windows.
Storage Spaces
- Provides flexible provisioning of virtual storage using storage pools.
- VHD files: Used for virtual disks in virtual machines.
- Thin provisioning: Allows large volumes to be provisioned while using only the needed physical storage.
- JBOD (Just a Bunch of Disks): Storage layout that combines multiple disks without data redundancy.
- Mirrored space: Storage layout where data is mirrored across two or more disks for redundancy.
- Parity space: Storage layout similar to RAID 5, using parity for data recovery.
Storage Recommendations
- Install Windows on a separate disk from data to improve performance and organization.
- Use SSDs where possible for better performance.
- Implement backup and recovery strategies for critical data.
Hardware Components
- Backplane: A connection system that uses a printed circuit board instead of cables to carry signals.
Storage Concepts
- Storage refers to any medium where data can be written to and retrieved from.
- Long-term storage examples include USB memory sticks, CDs/DVDs, and hard disk drives (HDDs).
- Solid state drives (SSDs) use flash memory and have no moving parts.
Storage Access Methods
- Storage access methods categorize how data is accessed.
- Local storage is directly accessible only to the system it's installed on.
- Direct-attached storage (DAS) refers to HDDs in an enclosure with its own power supply.
- Network-attached storage (NAS) focuses on file sharing through network protocols.
- Storage area network (SAN) uses dedicated network technologies like Fibre Channel and iSCSI.
Physical Disk Properties
- Physical disk properties include:
- Disk capacity (storage space)
- Physical speed (data transfer rate)
- Interface (connecting the disk to the system)
Formatting and Partitioning
- Formatting prepares a disk with a file system for organizing and storing files.
- Partitions are logical storage units that can be formatted.
- Boot volume houses the \Windows folder.
- System volume contains files for loading the Windows OS.
- Master Boot Record (MBR) partitions support up to 2 TB.
- GUID Partitioning Table (GPT) supports up to 18 exabytes.
Volume Types
- Simple volume resides on a single disk.
- Mirrored volume (RAID 1) duplicates data for fault tolerance.
- RAID 5 stripes data and uses parity for data recovery.
File Systems
- NTFS (New Technology File System) is dominant on Windows servers.
- FAT, NTFS, and ReFS are supported by Windows Server 2012/R2.
- FAT32 limits file size to 4 GB.
- ReFS is designed for large file-sharing applications with Storage Spaces and cannot boot Windows.
Storage Spaces
- Storage Spaces provide virtual storage using storage pools, offering flexibility in provisioning.
Virtual Disk (VHD)
- VHD files are used for virtual disks in Hyper-V.
Thin Provisioning
- Thin provisioning in Storage Spaces allows large volumes to be created with minimal physical storage usage.
Storage Layouts in Storage Spaces
- JBOD (Just a Bunch of Disks) is a simple storage layout.
- Mirrored space duplicates data across disks for redundancy.
- Parity space is similar to RAID 5.
Best Practice
- Install Windows on a separate disk from data for performance and organization.
Additional Concepts
- Backplane is a connection system in storage systems using a printed circuit board for signal transmission.
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