Chapter 1 Flashcards
Which installation option has no GUI?
Server Core
Which installation option does not appear in the installation wizard?
Nano Server
What are the minimum processor requirements for Server 2016?
1.4 GHz 64-bit
What are the minimum RAM requirements for Server 2016 Core?
512 MB ECC
What are the minimum RAM requirements for Server 2016 with Desktop Experience?
2 GB ECC
What are the minimum disk space requirements for Server 2016?
32 GB on a SATA or comparable drive
What are the minimum network requirements for Server 2016?
Gigabit Ethernet
What are the minimum display requirements for Server 2016?
Super VGA (1024 x 768)
What disk interfaces are not supported by Server 2016?
ATA, PATA, IDE, or EIDE
Under what installation conditions does Server 2016 need more than the minimum amount of disk space?
When installing over the network or if the computer has more than 16 GB of RAM
How do you install Server 2016 on a VM with minimum memory and 1 CPU core?
Increase the memory size from 512 MB during the install, then reduce it
What is the maximum number of processors supported by Server 2016?
512 logical processors if Hyper-V is installed
What is the maximum amount of memory supported by Server 2016?
24 terabytes per host server, 12 terabytes per VM
What is the maximum size of a VHDX file?
64 terabytes
What is the maximum number of virtual machines supported by Hyper-V?
1,024 per host
What is the maximum number of virtual machine processors supported by Server 2016?
240 per VM
How is an Intel core with hyperthreading counted as logical processors in Server 2016?
2 LPs per core when Hyper-V is running
1 LP per core when it is not
What editions of Server 2016 are available?
Datacenter, Standard, Essentials, MultiPoint Premium Server, Storage Server, Hyper-V Server
How many operating system environments (OSEs) are licensed for Server 2016 Datacenter?
Unlimited
How many operating system environemtns (OSEs) are licensed for Server 2016 Standard?
2
How many operating system environemtns (OSEs) are licensed for Server 2016 Essentials?
1
How many users and devices are allowed for Server 2016 Essentials?
25 users and 50 devices
What installation options are available for Server 2016 Essentials?
Desktop only
What feature is available on Server 2016 Essentials that isn’t on Datacenter or Standard?
A configuration wizard
What features are available in Server 2016 Datacenter that are not available in Standard?
Storage Spaces Direct, Storage Replica, Shielded VMs, and a network controller
How do you burn the Server 2016 installer to DVD?
Select .iso file, and select Disk Image Tools > Manage, click Burn
What technology allows for mass deployment of Windows Server via PXE?
Windows Deployment Services (WDS)
What method can be used to install roles and features on multiple servers simultaneously?
PowerShell (not the GUI wizard)
What feature allows for exporting XML script to replicate the same configuration with PowerShell?
Export Configuration Settings
What PowerShell command is similar to the Add Roles and Features wizard?
Install-WindowsFeature -name [featurename] -IncludeAllSubFeature -IncludeManagementTools
Can the desktop environment be removed after the installation of Server 2016?
No
How can Server Core be configured?
CMD, PowerShell, or remotely via Server Manager or MMC
How do you assign an IP address to a server via PowerShell?
New-NetIpAddress -InterfaceIndex 1 -IpAddress 10.1.0.1 -PrefixLength 8 -DefaultGateway 10.0.0.1
How do you look up the interface index of a network interface?
Get-NetAdapter
How do you configure the DNS settings of a network interface via PowerShell?
Set-DnsClientServerAddress - InterfaceIndex 1 -ServerAddresses {“10.0.0.1”, “8.8.8.8”}
How do you rename a server and join it to the domain in PowerShell?
Add-Computer -DomainName kentontofte.xyz -NewName SERVER -Credential KENTONXYZ\Administrator
How do you rename a computer and join it to the domain using CMD?
netdom renamecomputer %computername% /newname
shutdown /r
netdom join %computername% /domain /userd /passwordd
shutdown /r
Which PowerShell cmdlets are used to manage remote sessions?
New-PSSession -ComputerName
Enter-PSSession # Enter an existing PS session
Exit-PSSession # Exit a session and return to local PS session
Disconnect-PSSession # Terminate a PS session
What service must be enabled to allow remote PowerShell sessions?
Windows Remote Management (WinRM), enabled by default on Server 2016
What settings must be changed to allow remote management through MMC?
Allow communicatiosn for the Distributed Component Object Model (DCOM)
The following apps must be allowed through Windows Firewall:
COM+ Network Access (DCOM-In)
Remote Event Log Management (NP-In)
Remote Event Log Management (RPC)
Remote Event Log Management (RPC-EPMAP)
What PowerShell feature is used to automatically configure systems?
Desired State Configuration (DSC)
What service runs on a client system to receive and apply configurations from a DSC server?
Local Configuration Manager (LCM)
What is a MOF file?
Management Object Format - created by PowerShell for each computer in a node block, actual scripts distributed to DSC clients
How does DSC work in a “pull” architecture?
LCM is configured as a script with the URL of the DSC server, and a scheduled task to pull updates and verify the system is compliant
How does DSC work in a “push” architecture?
The Start-DscConfiguration cmdlet is run from the DSC server, with the path to the MOF files, deploys to all clients that have MOF files in that path
When transitioning to a newer version of Windows Server, does Microsoft recommend upgrade or migration?
Migration, as it leaves the old system intact in case something goes wrong during the upgrade, which is difficult to undo
What versions can Windows Server 2016 be upgraded from?
Server 2012 and Server 2012 R2
What are the permissible edition upgrades for Windows Server?
2012 Standard -> 2016 Standard
2012 Standard -> 2016 Datacenter
Datacenter cannot be upgraded to Standard
What steps must be taken before upgrading to Windows Server 2016?
Check hardware compatibility
Remove NIC teaming
Check disk space
Confirm all kernel-mode software is signed
Check application compatiblity (use Setup > What Needs Your Attention)
Install Windows updates
Ensure computer is fully functional with no errors in Event Viewer
Perform a full backup
Purchase the appropriate license and have the installation medium and product key handy
What versions can Windows Server 2016 be migrated from?
Any version between Server 2008 and Server 2016, except for 2008 Core