CHAPTER 1.2

Question 1

In-Place Upgrade

Answer 1

Very simple. Not Technical Skill required
* Almost automated with Windows
Update Assistant
* Allows you to return to the previous
system version.

Question 2

In-Place Upgrade Cons

Answer 2

Windows tries to bring everything from
the old version to the new version
* Accumulation of many old and unused
files, registry entries of certain uninstalled
programs, and all other types of
garbage.
* Some programs may not be compatible
with the new version

Question 3

Clean Install

Answer 3

• A fresh installation is a good way to start
  over.
• A clean installation will only install the
  apps you need and re-control your system apps, starting with a clean
  Windows Registry.

Question 4

Clean Install Cons

Answer 4

All data will be wiped off.
* You need to back up your personal files
and create an installation media with
Windows installer.
* Requires some technical skills
* Need to spend some time re- personalizing your server.

Question 5

Plan the in-place upgrade [1/2

Answer 5

Verify that your VM ins tance meets the s ys tem requirements for Windows Server 2019 and has s ufficient free dis k s pace.
* Review the Windows Server 2019 and Micros oft Server application compatibility lis t.
* Verify that you aren’t affected by features removed or planned for replacement in Windows Server 2019.
* Verify that any of your cus tom or third-party s oftware is compatible with Windows Server 2019.

Question 6

Plan the in-place upgrade [2/2]

Answer 6

Downtime: Depending on the configuration and software installed, the upgrade
might take an hour or longer. During the upgrade, access to the services is limited

Question 7

Downtime

Answer 7

Services are unavailable to users
* Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) is not available
* There are limited ways to check the upgrade progress and the time remaining in the upgrade

Question 8

Plan the in-place upgrade [2/2]

Answer 8

Risk: Depending on the configurations of your existing instances and the installed
software

Question 9

Risk:

Answer 9

The upgrade can fail
* Some configuration options can be overridden
* Incompatibilities can cause your workload to malfunction on the upgraded
instance

Question 10

Windows Server
Core

Answer 10

Server Core is the best installation option for production use and with
Windows Admin Center remote management is highly improved.

Question 11

Windows Server
Core with Server
Core App
Compatibility
FOD

Answer 11

Workloads, and some troubleshooting scenarios, if Server Core doesn’t
meet all your compatibility requirements. You can add an optional
package to get past these issues. Try the Server Core App Compatibility
Feature on Demand (FOD).

Question 12

Windows Server
with Desktop
Experience

Answer 12

Windows Server with Desktop Experience is still an option and still meets like
previous releases. However, it is significantly larger than Server Core. This
includes larger disk usage, more time to copy and deploy and larger
attack surface. However, if Windows Server Core with App Compatibility
does not support the App, Scenario or Administrators still need the UI, this is
the option to install.

Question 13

Nano
Server

Answer 13

~200MB Nano Server is great for new applications for example for .NET
Core applications. This image is the smallest of the Microsoft
Windows container images. It is lightweight and fast.

Question 14

Windows
Server
Core

Answer 14

~3.3GB The Windows Server Core image offers the same application
compatibility like the Windows Server 2019 Core Installation
option.

Question 15

Windows

Answer 15

~8.0GB The Windows container image, Microsoft is offering a new
option for applications who need more components which are
not included in Windows Server Core, like DirectX or proofing
support.

Question 16

Desktop Experience

Answer 16

• Full server installation
• All server roles and features are supported
• GUI support

Question 17

Server Core (Default)

Answer 17

Server Core (Default)
* Only essential components and services are installed
* No GUI
* Managed locally using sconfig.cmd and PowerShell commands
* Advantages :
* Less resource intensive
* Less downtime due to fewer patch and restarts.
* Reduced attack surface due to lesser software installed.

Question 18

NANO Server

Answer 18

• No Graphical User Interface
• No local logon capability
• Only support remote administration
• Only supports 64-bit applications, tools, and agents.
• Advantages :
• Faster performance
• More stable and secured
• Uses less resources
• Requires fewer updates and restarts
• Optimised for cloud and virtualized environment

Question 19

Configurations to be performed after installing Windows
Server:

Answer 19

Configure the IP address
* Set the computer name
* Join an Active Directory domain
* Configure the time zone

Question 20

Windows Deployment Services

Answer 20

Enables network-based installations
* Simplifies the deployment process
* Supports deployment to computers with no operating system
* Provides end-to-end operating system deploymen

Question 21

why perform in place upgrade

Answer 21

Servers meet minimum hardware requirements

Installed software support in-place upgrade

Need to retain data and security permissions

Need to keep existing roles, features, and settings

Question 22

why perform migration

Answer 22

Server do not meet hardware requirement

Prevent existing issues from being carried forward to the new OS

Easier to troubleshoot installation failures.

Question 23

what are the requirements for windows deployment services

Answer 23

AD DS – For authentication and access to the images

DHCP – assigns IP Address to the PC being deployed.

DNS – Provide name resolution

NTFS volume – Store the image

Question 24

in place upgrade vs migration
what is the pros of in place upgrade

Answer 24

generally a straightforward process that takes lesser time and planning rather than a migration strategy
all server roles, features, data and application settings are maintained

Question 25

in place upgrade vs migration
what are the cons of in place upgrade

Answer 25

more difficult to troubleshoot installation failures caused by existing server roles or applications
existing problems and configurations issues might be brought forward into new operating system

Question 26

in place upgrade vs migration
what are the pros of migration

Answer 26

easier to troubleshoot installation failures
existing configuration and application issues are not carried forward to the new operating system

Question 27

in place upgrade vs migration
what are the cons of migration

Answer 27

requires all applications to be reinstalled and configured
requires planning of migration of server roles
requires migration of data
requires the purchase of new hardware