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36 Cards in this Set
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Server |
It is a computer that is meant to be a dedicated service provider. |
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Server Role |
It is the primary duty that a server performs. |
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File Server |
Allow you to centrally locate files to be accessed by multiple people. |
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Server Message Block (SMB) |
operates as an application-layer network protocol[3] mainly used for providing shared access to files, printers, serial ports, and miscellaneous communications between nodes on a network |
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What are the primary subsystems that make up a server? |
Memory Network Processor Storage |
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Uptime |
The amount of time a computer has been available or working. |
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NAS (Network Attached Storage) |
servers may attach to external storage with redundancy. |
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The minimum speed of today's network cards is 100 Mbit/second. |
true |
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Firmware |
It is software contained in read-only memory (ROM) chips. It provides the necessary instructions for how the device communicates with the other computer hardware. |
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ROM instructions are permanent and can be changed. |
False |
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BIOS |
Instructions that control most of the computer's input/output functions, such as communicating with disks, RAM, and the monitor kept in the system ROM chips. |
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The process of updating your system ROM BIOS |
Flashing the BIOS |
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To enter the BIOS OR CMOS |
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Virtual Server |
Enables multiple operating systems to run concurrently on a single machine. |
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Five Editions of Windows Server 2008 R2 |
WS 2008 R2 Foundation WS 2008 R2 Standard WS 2008 R2 Enterprise WS 2008 Datacenter WS Web Server 2008 R2 |
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Windows Server 2008 R2 is only available in the 64-bit version. |
true |
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Active Directory Domain Services |
Transform a server into a domain controller to provide a directory service via Microsoft's Active Directory. |
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Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Server |
Allow servers to assign or lease, IP addresses to computers and other devices that enabled DHCP clients. |
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Domain Name System Server |
Provides a naming service that associates names with numeric Internet addresses. |
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Server Features |
Software programs that are not directly part of a role. They are used to augment the functionality of one or more roles or enhance the functionality of the entire server. |
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Group Policy Management |
A Microsoft Management console snap in that allow easy management of Active Directory group Policies to secure or standardize a network environment. |
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Thre are two modes of Windows Server 2008 R2: |
Full mode and server core |
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Server Core |
an installation that provides a minimal environment with no Windows Explorer shell for running specific server roles and no start button. There is no GUI interface. |
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Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit |
Takes inventory of your current server environment, determines hardware an device compatibility and readiness, and then generates actionable reports of recommended upgrades for migration. |
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Disk Cloning |
Example: Norton Ghost to create an image file, which is a sector by sector copy stored in a large file. |
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Disadvantages of a Disk cloning |
Copy the computer name and the Security Identifier (SID number). |
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System Preparation |
Removes the security identifiers and all other user-specific or computer-specific information from the computer before you run the disk cloning software. |
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Answer File |
It is an XML file that stores the answers for a series of graphical user interface dialog boxes. |
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Windows Deployment Services |
It is a technology from Microsoft for network-based installation of Windows Operating System including Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows Server 2008. |
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WIM |
it is a file-based imaging format that Windows Server uses for rapid installation on a new computer. |
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Windows Activiation |
It is an anti-piracy technology designed to verify that software products are legitimately licentsed. |
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Volume Licenses for Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 has two types of keys which are: |
Key Management Service (KMS) and Multiple Activation Key (MAK) |
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Key Management Service (KMS) |
Recommended for medium to large networks with volume licensing agreements.
It uses a server on the network to receive the activation code. |
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Multiple Activation Key (MAK) |
For smaller networks; it is a single key that enables a specified number of computer to activate. |
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Windows Updates |
Includes fixes, patches, service packs, and device drivers, and apply them to the Windows system. |
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Patch Tuesday |
Microsoft routinely releases security updates on the second Tuesday of each month. |
