Objective 1.1 Install Servers Flashcards
How many editions of Windows Server 2012 R2 are there to choose from?
4 Editions
What 3 installation options exist with Windows Server 2012 R2?
- Server Core
- Full GUI Installation
- Minimal Server Interface
What 3 factors should be considered when choosing the edition of Windows Server 2012 R2?
- The roles you intend the server to perform.
- The virtualization strategy you intend to implement.
- The licensing strategy you intend to use.
Does Windows Server 2012 R2 require a 32-bit or 64-bit architecture?
64-bit. 32-bit is no longer supported.
What are the 4 editions of Windows Server 2012 R2?
- Windows Server 2012 R2 Datacenter
- Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard
- Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials
- Windows Server 2012 R2 Foundation
Which edition is designed for large and powerful servers with up to 64 processors?
Datacenter
What is the main difference between the Datacenter edition and the Standard edition of Windows Server 2012 R2?
The number of VM instances permitted by the license.
Which edition is limited to one physical or virtual server instance and a maximum of 25 users?
Essentials edition
Which edition is designed for small businesses that require only basic server features, such as file and print services and application support?
Windows Server 2012 R2 Foundation
What are predefined combinations of services which implement common server functions on Windows Server 2012 R2?
Roles
What are 2 ways you can install roles on a computer through Windows Server 2012 R2?
- Server Manager
2. Windows PowerShell
What does POSE stand for?
Physical Operating System Environment
What does VOSE stand for?
Virtual Operating System Environment
With Windows Server 2012 R2 Datacenter edition, how many POSE and VOSE instances are supported?
1 POSE Instance
Unlimited VOSE Instances
With Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard edition, how many POSE and VOSE instances are supported?
1 POSE Instance
2 VOSE Instances
With Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials edition, how many POSE and VOSE instances are supported?
1 (POSE or VOSE)
With Windows Server 2012 R2 Foundation edition, how many POSE and VOSE instances are supported?
1 POSE Instance
0 VOSE Instance
Which Windows Server 2012 R2 editions are not available through the Retail sales channel?
Datacenter and Foundation
Which of the Windows Server 2012 R2 editions are not available through volume licensing?
Foundation
What are the minimum hardware specifications for installing Windows Server 2012 R2? Processor, RAM, Disk Space, Resolution, and other hardware.
- 1.4-GHz 64-bit processor
- 512 MB RAM
- 32 GB available disc space
- Super VGA (1024 x 768) or higher resolution monitor
- Keyboard and mouse (or other compatible pointing device)
- Internet access
What are the maximum hardware configurations for Windows Server 2012 R2? Processor, RAM, and Failover cluster nodes.
- 640 Processors
- 4 TB RAM
- 64 Failover cluster nodes
What is the installation option that is a stripped-down version of the operating system?
Windows Server Core
What are 4 advantages of running servers with Server Core?
- Hardware resource conservation
- Reduced disk space
- Reduced patch frequency
- Reduced attack surface
How many of the 19 roles are available in the Server Core option in Windows Server 2012 R2?
12 out of the 19 roles
What is the setting that removes some of the most hardware-intensive elements from the graphical interface?
Minimal Server Interface
To configure a Windows Server 2012 R2 Server with a GUI installation to use the Minimal Server Interface, what must first be removed?
Server Graphical Shell feature using Windows PowerShell or the Remove Roles and Features Wizard
What is “Features on Demand” and what 3rd installation state does it provide for each of the features in Windows Server 2012 R2?
Enables administrators to conserve disk space by removing specific features, not only from operation but also from the WinSxS directory. The 3rd installation state is “Disabled with payload removed.”
Which Windows PowerShell cmdlet must you use to implement the third state of “Disabled with payload removed?”
Uninstall-Windows-Feature
List some upgrades that Windows Server 2012 R2 does not support.
- Upgrades from Windows server versions prior to Windows Server 2008
- Upgrades from pre-RTM editions of Windows Server 2012 R2
- Upgrades from Windows workstation operating systems
- Cross-platform upgrades, such as 32-bit Windows Server 2008 to 64-bit Windows Server 2012 R2
- Upgrades from any Itanium edition
- Cross-language upgrades