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Module 4

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Boot Partition    
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System Partition    
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Domain    
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Drive Imaging    
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Dual Boot    
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File System    
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Loadstate    
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Scanstate    
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Product Activation    
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Slack    
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Userstate Migration Tool    
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Windows Installation Planning   •Multiple Windows Versions •Multiple Editions •Upgrade Paths  
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Multiple Windows Versions   oRetail, OEM, 32-bit/64-bit (64-bit editions allow access to more RAM)  
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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  
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Upgrade Paths   oMultiple paths between various versions and editions within each version  
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Which version of Vista contains every Windows Vista feature?   Window Vista Ultimate  
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Minimum Hardware Requirements   oOnline tool: Vista Upgrade Advisor oDisc tool: XP Readiness Analyzer  
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Hardware Compatibility   oMicrosoft Web Site oDevice Maker Web Site oDual Boot  
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Which drivers must be Microsoft certified?   64-bit drivers  
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The default name and path for the XP Readiness Analyzer report is:   c:\windows\compat.txt  
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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  
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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  
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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  
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Installation Methods New PC without an OS - Unattnded installation   using an answer file  
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Identify the Windows utility that will remove configuration settings before creating an image:   sysprep.exe  
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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  
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Optical disk (Internal/external drive, CD or DVD)   Original Disk (OEM or Retail) Image Disk – created with cloning software Recovery Disk  
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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  
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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  
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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  
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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  
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The free virtual machine software from Microsoft is called:   Virtual PC  
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Type of Installations   •Clean Installation (only choice on a new system or new hard drive) •Upgrade Installation •Dual-boot Installation  
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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  
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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  
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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  
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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  
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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  
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Logical drive   assigned its own drive letter uses part of or all the space in an extended partition  
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How many bytes are used to hold the master boot record?   512 byte  
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In which partition, system or boot, is the operating system stored?   Boot Partition  
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Master Boot Record   Partition Cylinders Tracks Clusters Sectors (Physical)  
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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  
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File system   oNeeded to track the location of files and folders oCreated during a format of the drive or partition  
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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  
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Which file system will Vista use automatically?   NFTS file System  
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Networking Features of Windows   •Standalone PC, workgroup node, or member of a domain •Automatic or manual IP addressing  
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What type of network is a Windows Domain?   Client/Server Network  
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Identify the two commands associated with the USMT:   Scanstate and Loadstate  
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Final Considerations   •Hardware, device drivers and other software •Data backup (existing installations) •PC name and user accounts •PC security and OS updates  
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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)  
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