Midterm Flashcards
You are given the following information:
IP address: 192.168.1.11/24
What is the subnet Mask?
255.255.255.0
You are given the following information:
IP address: 192.168.1.11/24
what is the network id ?
192.168.1.0
You are given the following information:
IP address: 192.168.32.55 /21
What is the subnet Mask?
255.255.248.0/21
You are given the following information:
IP address: 192.168.32.55 /21
what is the network id ?
192.168.32.0
You are given the following information:
IP address: 192.168.33.55 /21
What is the subnet Mask?
255.255.248.0
You are given the following information:
IP address: 192.168.33.55 /21
what is the network id ?
192.168.32.0
You are given the following information:
IP address: 192.168.45.54 /26
What is the subnet Mask?
255.255.255.192
You are given the following information:
IP address: 192.168.45.54 /26
what is the network id ?
192.168.45.0
• Classless Inter-Domain Routing (CIDR )
a method for allocating IP
addresses and IP routing
meaning of /24 subnet mask
• 11111111|11111111|11111111|00000000| ==> /24
255.255.255.0 ==> /24 subnet mask
Which addresses in a network or subnet can’t be assigned to an individual host?
The first and last addresses, 192.168.1.0
and 192.168.1.255
255.255.248.0
How do we get 248?
128 + 64 + 32 + 16 + 8 = 248 128 64 32 16 8 4 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 8 + 8 + 5 = 21 ===> /21 So: 255.255.248.0 ==> /21
When installing Windows Server 2012 R2 you can choose between Server Core
Installation and Server with a GUI.
True- First introduced in Windows Server 2008, Server Core is a stripped-down
version of Windows Server 2012 R2 that does not contain any GUI, taskbar, or
Start menu. After logging on, you are presented with a command prompt window,
from which you perform all administrative actions.
The Server with a GUI option in Windows Server 2012 R2 different is from the Full
Installation option in Windows Server 2008 R2.
False—The Server with a GUI option in Windows Server 2012 R2 is equivalent
to the Full Installation option in Windows Server 2008 R2. If you choose this
option, you have the following choices that reflect the appearance and
functionality of the base server option: Server with a GUI, Minimal Server
Interface, and Full Desktop Experience.
The Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials Edition enables a Windows Server
experience or a small office network with up to 15 users, and virtualization rights are
included.
False—This describes Windows Server 2012 R2 Foundation.
The Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard Edition is a robust, ideal platform for mediumsized offices that are designed upon a physical or minimally virtualized environment.
True–Two virtual instances are included
A set of three charms (server with a GUI option) or five charms (full desktop
experience option) are provided with the Windows Server 2012 R2 GUI.
True—The charms lie along the right side of your screen. You can access these
charms by hovering your mouse pointer over the upper-right corner of the screen
Windows Manager is a Microsoft Management Console (MMC) utility that replaces
the Computer Management console found in previous Windows Server versions and adds
considerable new management functionality.
False—This describes Server Manager. In particular, Server Manager includes
the management tools formerly part of the Manage Your Server, Configure Your Server,
and Add or Remove Windows Components applications in Windows Server 2003.
Server Core is the default install option and is recommended by Microsoft.
True– Server Core installs only those services, roles, and features required for
your server.
Window Server 2012 R2 enables you to change between Server Core, Server with a
GUI, and vice versa by simply issuing a PowerShell command.
True—Converting between installation methods is possible because the GUI has
been introduced as a feature of Server 2012 R2 as opposed to a built-in interface
as part of the installation.
From Windows Server 2012 Foundation, you can easily upgrade to Window Server
2012 Essentials.
False—Windows Server 2012 Foundation upgrades are not supported.
Active Directory Certificate Services is the Server role responsible for public key
infrastructure (PKI).
True—This role is used if you need to deploy and manage digital certificates.
New capabilities for 2012 R2 include integration with Server Manager, PowerShell
management, server core support, support for auto renewal of certificate for computers
enjoined to the domain, and so on.
The server role responsible for managing and configuring the automated
configuration of IP addresses on clients is ________.
DHCP
New to Server 2012 R2 is a DHCP failover option allowing two servers
to share DHCP configurations for the purpose of redundancy.
The server role responsible for name resolution for the internal network as well as
Internet resources is ______.
DNS
DNS is a critical component for AD DS and other applications or
services integrated with the domain.
By doing some planning, an administrator can ________roles, features, operating system settings, user
data, and shares from a previous installation to Windows Server 2012 R2.
Migrate
Use the Windows Server Migration Tool for this
The primary function of the component _________is to enable you to remove roles
and features, including files, from the operating system.
Features on Demand
This not only enables you to maintain a smaller footprint by reducing
disk space, but also enables you to store content centrally, which is useful to support
remote installations. In the event you need to reinstall a feature, Windows prompts for
the location of these files.
The ________ role(s) provide(s) network access protection (NAP), 802.1X
authentication, and central policy management using RADIUS.
. Network policy and access services
Unlike Windows Server 2008 R2, Server 2012 R2 includes PowerShell
support for this role.
The ________ role enables you to configure, manage, and deploy images for
Windows operating systems over the network.
Windows Deployment Services (WDS). WDS uses the preboot execution
environment (PXE) function of network adapters.
Windows Server Migration Tools are available as an installable feature using Server
Manager and can also be installed via ________.
PowerShell. The command is Install-WindowsFeature Migration –
ComputerName.
If your current operating system is Windows Server 2008 Standard/Enterprise with
SP2, what are your upgrade options?
Windows Server 2012/R2 Standard or 2012/R2 Datacenter
Supported by recent operating systems, you can use the DISM command-line tool
along with a valid license key to perform an in-place license conversion.
DISM. You could convert from Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard to
Windows 2012 R2 Datacenter edition.
When requiring additional roles beyond those available under Server Core, or if you
require GUI-based applications to be installed, consider the ________ install method.
Server with a GUI. Similarly, if a smaller footprint is not a concern or if
you just prefer a more traditional desktop user experience, choose the Server with a GUI install method. The Server with a GUI enables you to easily access Server Manager, MMC snap-ins, Control Panel, and so on using either a Minimal or Full
Desktop user interface as opposed to a command-line interface.
When you first log on to a Windows Server 2012 R2 computer with the GUI
installed, ________opens by default.
Server Manager. If Server Manager is not open, you can open it by
selecting its tile on the new Start screen
You can use the command line, Windows ________, or remote methods to administer
a server running in Server Core mode.
PowerShell. You can also administer a Server Core computer from another
server that is configured with the Server with a GUI option or from a Windows 8.1
computer with the Remote Server Administration Tools installed.
_______ is the most robust edition of Window Server 2012
Windows Server 2012 R2 Datacenter. This edition provides all the
capabilities for running a highly virtualized, cloud-accessible networking
environment.
The charm that enables you to share files and folders with other users or send data to
another program without leaving the program you’re running is called ______.
Share. You can also email photos to others, update your Facebook page, or
send links to other programs. It is available with the Full Desktop Experience
installation option only.
The Start screen includes ________for the most used server management tools. It
replaces the Start button and menu found in previous Windows versions dating back
to Windows 95 and Windows NT 4.0.
tiles. As in Windows 8.1, tiles are added to the Start screen when you install
many applications on the server. You can access the Start screen from the desktop by
hovering your mouse over the bottom-left corner of the screen and clicking, or by
pressing the Windows key.
PowerShell
Command-line scripting tool
Server core
A stripped-down version of Windows Server 2012 R2 that does not contain any GUI,
taskbar, or Start men
Windows Server 2012 R2 Foundation
Edition that enables a Windows Server experience or a small office network of up to
15 users
Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials
Edition that works well on small networks of up to 25 users and 50 devices. This
version provides preconfigured connectivity to cloud-based services, but no virtualization
rights are included
Charms
Accessed by hovering your mouse pointer over the upper-right corner of the screen and
enabling you to perform several common tasks
Server Manager
Enables you to view and perform common server tasks
Active Directory Domain Services
Role responsible for the creation and management of an active directory database
Active Directory Federation Services
Role that provides a seamless secure method for single sign on (SSO)
Role
A specific function that a server performs on the network such as a file server or
terminal server
Features on Demand
Enables you to preserve space by completely removing roles and features along with
source files from the operating system
You cannot upgrade a Window Server 2003 or older computer or a computer running
any client version of Windows to Windows Server 2012 R2.
True—You can upgrade a computer running Windows Server 2008 R2 with Service Pack1 (SP1) or later to Windows Server 2012 R2.
You cannot install the complete desktop experience on your server (including access
to Windows Store apps as in Windows 8 or Windows 8.1) using PowerShell.
False—You would use this PowerShell command: Install-WindowsFeature
Desktop Experience
Membership in the Power Users group grants full access and control to the computer
and enables members to change and manage permissions and access to the computer
False—Members of the Power Users group do not have full access to the
computer. Members of the Administrators group do.
The forest administrators, who are members of the Enterprise Admins group, are
automatically granted the ability to create an OU hierarchy in any domain within the
entire forest.
True— Domain administrators, who are members of the Domain Admins group
in each separate domain, by default are granted the right to create an OU
hierarchy within their own domain.
Windows PowerShell Web Access provides a set of tools to be used with client
computers running Windows 8/8.1. It includes Server Manager, MMC snap-ins,
PowerShell cmdlets, and additional command-line tools used to manage Windows
Server 2012 R2 Core and Full installations.
False—This describes Remote Server Administration tools
Windows PowerShell Desired State Configuration works through the push method
only.
False– DSC works via two basic methods: Pull and Push
DISM enables an administrator to mount an image file, similar to mounting a hard
disk, and issue commands to update the image.
True–When the updating is complete, changes are committed to the image and
the file is unmounted, in which case the image is ready for the next deployment
On new installations of Windows Server 2012 R2, remote installation is off by
default.
False– Before remote management can occur, the remote servers must be
configured to enable remote management. This is on by default for new installations but can be changed by navigating to the Local Server properties of
Server Manager.
NIC Teaming is a strategy used to increase network availability and overall
performance. Multiple network interface cards are joined together and operate as a
single entity
True—NIC Teaming is also known as Load Balancing/Fail Over (LBFO).
The NIC teaming property that refers to the ability of the NIC Team to manage the
connections to the switches and keeps track of the teams’ connection state is static
teaming.
False—This describes switched independent
Microsoft’s recommended processor speed for Windows Server 2012 R2 is
________.
2 GHz or faster
The minimum speed is 1.4 GHz.
Microsoft’s recommended RAM for Windows Server 2012 R2 is ______.
2 GHz or greater
The minimum requirement is 512 GB of RAM
At startup, Windows Server 2012 Core presents _______.
Only a command window
Server Core has no start screen or desktop icons
The Server Core command ________ configures and manages a series of common
Server Core installation properties.
sconfig.com
The Server Core version of Windows Server 2012 requires knowledge
of command-line tools.
Typically found in medium-to-large organizations, the ________ delegation model
focuses on driving standards and consistent management from a central site or from a
central group of administrators
Centralized
. In many cases, the centralized approach is what the decentralized model
evolves into over time
The built-in local group in Windows Server 2012 R2 where members are granted full
access and control to the computer is the ________ group
Administrators. Members are allowed to change and manage permissions
and access to the computer.
One of the major benefits of Active Directory is that you can split up administrative
tasks among various individuals using the AD DS________.
Delegation of Control Wizard. You can assign different sets of
administrative responsibility to different users, and these can include segments of the
directory structure such as OUs or sites.
Windows PowerShell Desired State Configuration works through the basis of
defining configurations within scripts. Using Notepad, you can build a custom DSC
configuration. Configurations contain several components, all of which are organized
within a configuration block. The keyword ________ tells PowerShell that a specific
configuration is to follow.
Answer: Configuration. Using Notepad, you can build a custom DSC configuration.
Microsoft has provided two methods for managing services, the ________ snap-in for
the Microsoft Management Console (MMC) and the Service Controller configuration
sc config command.
services.msc. Members of the local administrators group, account
operators, domain admins, or higher all have the ability to manage services by
default.
The Service Controller (SC) command ____ creates a new service in the Service
Control Managers database.
SC Create. The startup type, location to the binary path, display name, and
so on are among the configuration options for this command.
________ is the technique of having multiple network interface cards joined together
and operate as a single entity.
NIC Teaming. This provides high availability and increased throughput.
The NIC Teaming mode _______ requires custom configurations on the switch and
host to identify the links as being part of the team.
Static Teaming. Static Teaming is considered a Switched Dependent mode
because it depends on the switch for configuration.
The NIC Teaming load balancing mode ________ balances outbound network traffic
across all active NICs. Inbound traffic is received by only one NIC in the team.
Address Hash. This mode is typically seen with web servers.
The Server Manager tool provides the ability to manage local or ________ servers
from a central location.
remote. Remote servers may be located in the same building or at an
outside location.
_____________is the default Windows Server 2012 R2 installation.
Server Core. The full GUI version still represents the most easily managed
version of the server.
Service
An application that runs in the background without a traditional user interface or
requiring user interaction to complete its core function
Command prompt
Where all Server Core configuration tasks are performed
Shared/Delegated
Delegation of server administration model typically adopted by large/enterprise class organizations with a larger IT workforce
Centralized
Delegation of server administration model typically found in medium to large
organizations, and it focuses on driving standards and consistent management from a
central site or from a central group of administrators
Users
Built-in local group with limited access to log on to the computer, and that allows users
to run applications, use local devices and peripherals, but not make administrative
changes
Guests
Built-in local group whose users are granted virtually no access to the system other
than to use the Internet and basic applications