CHAP 1.1 Operating systems

Question 1

linux examples

Answer 1

debian, ubuntu, slackware

Question 2

wdws server 2016 essentials edition

Answer 2

ideal for small biz, small or no IT department.
vzt: one physical or one virtual installation
licensing model: cpu-based
CAL: limited to 25 users or 50 devices
RAM limit: 64GB
CPU limit: max. 2 CPUs

Question 3

wdws 2016 standard edition

Answer 3

ideal for physical server w little or no vzt, supports most server features
vzt: 2 vm's
licensing model: core-based
CAL: CALs required
RAM limit: 24 TB
CPU limit: 512 cores

Question 4

wdws 2016 datacenter edition

Answer 4

ideal for highly virtualized infra, supports all features of OS 
vzt: unlimited vm's
licensing model: core-based
CAL: CALs required
RAM limit: 24 TB
CPU limit: 512 cores

Question 5

wdws licensing requirements

Answer 5

server license for each physical server is based on:

1. no. of physical processors core
2. no. of virtual instances

CAL only required for datacenter and standard edition
one CAL for each user or device connected to the server

Question 6

what is windows activation

Answer 6

anti-piracy technology designed to verify that software products are legitimately licensed

Question 7

license activation type - retail

Answer 7

• purchased from internet or physical store
• one time activation using product key
• activated online or over the phone

Question 8

license activation type - OEM

Answer 8

• license tied to the comp

- activated by the manufacturer or system builder during installation

Question 9

license activation type - volume license

Answer 9

• offers high no. of licenses at lower price

Question 10

volume license activation methods

Answer 10

a) multiple activation keys (MAK)
- same key used to activate multiple computers
- activated using volume action tool OR get keys online or over the phone
b) key management service (KMS)
- allows automated activation of Microsoft products within company network
- remove need to connect to Microsoft for activation
- computers must contact KMS server within 180 days to stay activated

Question 11

active directory based activation

Answer 11

• automated activation in company using DC

- comp is activated upon joining DOMAIN