Question | Answer |
Boot Partition | |
System Partition | |
Domain | |
Drive Imaging | |
Dual Boot | |
File System | |
Loadstate | |
Scanstate | |
Product Activation | |
Slack | |
Userstate Migration Tool | |
Windows Installation Planning | •Multiple Windows Versions •Multiple Editions •Upgrade Paths |
Multiple Windows Versions | oRetail, OEM, 32-bit/64-bit (64-bit editions allow access to more RAM) |
Multiple Editions | oTrend is toward creation of one DVD containing installation files oProduct key used defines edition oUpgrades accomplished by obtaining new product key and unlocking higher level |
Upgrade Paths | oMultiple paths between various versions and editions within each version |
Which version of Vista contains every Windows Vista feature? | Window Vista Ultimate |
Minimum Hardware Requirements | oOnline tool: Vista Upgrade Advisor oDisc tool: XP Readiness Analyzer |
Hardware Compatibility | oMicrosoft Web Site oDevice Maker Web Site oDual Boot |
Which drivers must be Microsoft certified? | 64-bit drivers |
The default name and path for the XP Readiness Analyzer report is: | c:\windows\compat.txt |
Installation Methods New PC without an OS - Optical disk (Internal/external drive, CD or DVD) | Original Disk (OEM or Retail) Image Disk – created with cloning software |
Installation Methods New PC without an OS - Hard drive (Internal/external drive) | Original Disk (OEM or Retail) Image file copied to another partition on the same or different drive |
Installation Methods New PC without an OS - Distribution Server | Across the Network – multicast or unicast Original Disk, OEM or Retail, are copied to a shared folder Image Disk copied to a shared folder |
Installation Methods New PC without an OS - Unattnded installation | using an answer file |
Identify the Windows utility that will remove configuration settings before creating an image: | sysprep.exe |
Existing PC with an OS | oOptical disk (Internal/external drive, CD or DVD) oHard drive (Internal/external drive) oDistribution Server oUnattended installation (using an answer file) oRecovery partition |
Optical disk (Internal/external drive, CD or DVD) | Original Disk (OEM or Retail) Image Disk – created with cloning software Recovery Disk |
Hard drive (Internal/external drive) | Original optical disk files, OEM or Retail, are copied to a partition Image file copied to another partition on the same or different drive |
Distribution Server | Across the Network – multicast/unicast Original Disk, OEM or Retail, are copied to a shared folder Image File copied to a shared folder |
Recovery partition | Usually a hidden partition accessible by defined keystroke Often combined with a utility capable of creating recovery optical disks Useless if the hard drive has crashed or inaccessible |
Virtual Machine | oVM software must be in place and setting for OS determined oInstallation on VM is very similar to normal PC installation Performed with optical disk or image file |
The free virtual machine software from Microsoft is called: | Virtual PC |
Type of Installations | •Clean Installation (only choice on a new system or new hard drive) •Upgrade Installation •Dual-boot Installation |
Clean Installation (only choice on a new system or new hard drive) | oEverything on the hard drive is overwritten oAdvantage: provides a fresh system oDisadvantage: all data is lost, all software must be reloaded, higher cost |
Upgrade Installation | oCurrent OS files on the hard drive are overwritten oAdvantage: faster installation, all data and software is retained, lower cost oDisadvantage: existing problems may be carried forward |
Dual-boot Installation | oCurrent OS is retained, new OS is installed on a different partition or drive oAdvantage: all data and software is retained, two OS are available oDisadvantage: second partition or drive required, higher cost |
Drives/Partitions for installation | oHard drive may be partitioned into logical sections oOnly one primary partition on a disk may be the active partition (usually C:\) oPartition size and file system must be predetermined |
Master Boot Record (MBR) holds the partition table information (Master Boot Record (MBR)/Master Boot Sector (MBS) also holds the MBP) | There can be up to 4 primary partitions (also called volumes or logical drives) There can be 3 primary and one extended partitions Extended partition may include several logical drives Extended partition may not be marked as active |
Logical drive | assigned its own drive letter uses part of or all the space in an extended partition |
How many bytes are used to hold the master boot record? | 512 byte |
In which partition, system or boot, is the operating system stored? | Boot Partition |
Master Boot Record | Partition Cylinders Tracks Clusters Sectors (Physical) |
Master Boot Record Partition Table | MBR = 4 Primary 4 Primary = 3 Primary(Only 1 active)& 1 Extend(not active) 1 Extend(not active)= Logical drives Logical drives = all spaces own drive letter |
File system | oNeeded to track the location of files and folders oCreated during a format of the drive or partition |
Windows supports NTFS and FAT32 File Systems | NTFS is more secure, more efficient than FAT Uses a database to hold file and folder location information |
Which file system will Vista use automatically? | NFTS file System |
Networking Features of Windows | •Standalone PC, workgroup node, or member of a domain •Automatic or manual IP addressing |
What type of network is a Windows Domain? | Client/Server Network |
Identify the two commands associated with the USMT: | Scanstate and Loadstate |
Final Considerations | •Hardware, device drivers and other software •Data backup (existing installations) •PC name and user accounts •PC security and OS updates |
Post Installation Chores | •Verify PC Functionality •Product Activation (prevents unlicensed use of software) •OS updates: Service Packs and Security Updates •Applications, utilities (AV, Adobe, browser, etc.) •User accounts •Backup the System State (Module Five) |