OS Flashcards
How long is mainstream support for OS versions?
5 yrs after release
Goal for Windows 10
Can run on all platforms (tablets, laptops, phones, desktops)
Name the versions of Windows 10
- Home
- Pro
- Pro for Workstations
- Enterprise
What 3 things are available on all Windows 10 versions except for Home?
- Domain Access
- BitLocker
- Group Policy Management
What is the maximum amount of memory supported by each of the 32 bit versions of Windows 10?
All support a max of 4 GB
What is the maximum amount of memory supported by each of the 64 bit versions of Windows 10?
- Home - 128 GB
- Pro - 2 TB
- Pro for Workstations & Enterprise - 6TB
How many CPUs can Windows 10 Pro for Workstations support?
Up to 4 physical CPUs in a device
What is included on Windows 10 Pro for Workstations that you will also find on Windows Server?
Support for FeFS (Resiliant File System)
What is BranchCache?
Available on Windows 10 Enterprise, allows remote site file caching.
What can you use to control what apps can run on on devices and what Windows 10 version(s) include it?
AppLocker, available on Windows 10 Enterprise
What is UX Control?
Granular User Experience Control, defines the user environment, useful for kiosk and workstation customization, Available on Windows 10 Enterprise
Min. Processor speed required for both Windows 10 (x86) & (x64)
1 GHz processor or faster.
Min requirement of memory for Windows 10 (x86) & (x64)?
32 bit 1 GB RAM
64 bit 2 GB RAM
Min amount of free disc space for both Windows 10 32 & 64 bit versions?
32 GB or larger
Video requirements for installing Windows 10?
Microsoft DirectX 9 graphics device (or better) w/ WDDM driver (Windows Display Driver Model) must support a min. 800x600 resolution.
Active Directory Domain Services
Centralized database for anything connected to the network with multiple servers in multiple locations.
Windows feature that provides a network of computers but each device is a standalone system.
Windows Workgroups
A business network that has centralized authentication and device access, and supports thousands of devices across many networks.
Windows Domain
What does RDP stand for, and what does it require?
RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol) requirements:
- Windows version of Pro or Enterprise
- RDP client for the technician to use
- Remote Desktop Service running on the computer being accessed
What is EFS and what does it do?
Encrypting File System
- Protects individual files and folders
- Built into the NTFS system
For Full Disk Encryption (FDE) Windows has this, but it’s not available on Windows Home.
BitLocker
What is EFS and what does it do?
Encrypting File System
- Protect individual files and folders.
- Built-in to the NTFS file system.
What is gpedit.msc used for?
Used to manage the local group policy on local devices.
What is gpmc.msc used for?
Group Policy Management Console
- Integrated with Active Directory
- Powerful system management
What is the difference between a Windows Upgrade vs. Install?
Upgrade (In-place Upgrade)
- Keep files in place
- Keeps customized configurations
- Keep user data intact
- Avoid application reinstall
- Get up & running quickly
- Start the setup from inside the existing OS
Install (Clean install)
- Start over completely fresh, wipe everything
- Backup your files
- Start the setup by booting from the installation media
Can you upgrade from x86 to x64 or vice versa?
No, in order to move from 32 bit to 64bit or vice versa you would have to perform a Clean Install.
Windows upgrade paths
You can upgrade to Windows 10 from:
- Windows 7
- Windows 8.1
- NOT 8.0 (8.0 must be upgraded to 8.1 first)
You can only upgrade to Windows 11 from Windows 10
After installing an OS what is important to look for?
Does it work?
-If it doesn’t boot, there are bigger problems.
-Some testing is useful for unknown hardware comfigurations
- Start>Settings>Syster>Recovery>Go Back
Additional installations
-Service packs
- Security patches
- Security applications
- Driver updates
- Application updates
What is ipconfig and what does it do?
Windows command Line that provides you with the configuration of your network device.
- IP addresses
- Subnet mask
- DNS settings
- Other IP address configurations
- IP config /all - gives more detailed info
what does the ping command do?
Tests reachability of your device
- Determine round-trip time
- Uses ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol)
netstat -a command shows you what?
All active connections
netstat -b command shows what?
binaries (Windows)
Requires elevation (must run as admin)
netstat -n command shows what?
IP addresses only (no names resolved)
nslookup
Name server lookup
- Lookup info from DNS servers
- Canonical names, IP addresses, cache timers, etc.
Lookup names and IP addresses
- Many Different options
net
Windows-specific command prompt
