A.2.2 Software

You are the IT administrator for a small corporate network. You're working on a computer for an employee. She says that when she turns the computer on it comes up with a funny screen that she doesn't recognize. In this lab, your task is to evaluate and repair the computer. The computer is automatically running the Windows Recovery Environment, which indicates that a boot failure has occurred. Your best option is to try an automatic repair.

-Click the power button on the computer to turn it on. -Select Advanced options. -Select Troubleshoot. -Select Advanced options. -Select Startup Repair. -Allow the computer to boot into Windows

You are the IT administrator for a small corporate network. You have recently re-imaged the computer in Office 1, and now you need to add it to the domain. In this lab, your task is to complete the following on Office1: In Windows Settings, add Office1 to the CorpNet.com domain: Administrative user: jgolden Password: PCProR@cks Restart the computer and verify that it is a member of the domain.

-Select Start. -Select Settings. -Select Accounts. -Select Access work or school. -Under Access work or school, select Connect. -Select Join this device to a local Active Directory domain. -In the Domain name field, enter -----CorpNet.com. -Click Next. -In the User name field, enter jgolden. -In the Password field, enter PCProR@cks -Click OK. -Click Restart. -After the computer restarts, hover over the Network icon. -Verify that Office1 is connected to the CorpNet.com domain and has internet access.

What is the IPv4 address of the workstation? What is the subnet mask? What is the default gateway address? What is the address of the first DNS server that the workstation will use for name resolution? How did the computer get its IP configuration information?

What is the IPv4 address of the workstation? 192.168.0.35 What is the subnet mask? 255.255.255.0 What is the default gateway address? 192.168.0.5 What is the address of the first DNS server that the workstation will use for name resolution? 192.168.0.11 How did the computer get its IP configuration information? DHCP

You are having problems with the Security Evaluator program on your computer. In this lab, your task is repair the Security Evaluator program in Apps & features.

-Select Start. -Select Settings. -Select Apps. -Maximize the window for easier viewing. -Under Apps & features, select Security Evaluator -Select Modify. -Click Next. -Click Finish.

Click the View Lab button and use the lab interface to find the answers to the following questions. What is the IPv4 address of the server? What is the subnet mask? How did the computer get its IP configuration information? Assuming the default gateway computer is connected to the Internet, what type of Internet access would this computer have?

What is the IPv4 address of the server? 192.168.0.14 What is the subnet mask? 255.255.255.0 How did the computer get its IP configuration information? Static (manual) configuration Assuming the default gateway computer is connected to the Internet, what type of Internet access would this computer have? Full access

You work at a computer repair store, and you are on-site at a customer's office. They have signed up for cable internet access. The cable company has come and installed the line into their office. You need to configure the network so that wired and wireless computers can share the cable internet connection. In the customer's office, all connectors on the wall plate are for WAN connections only; you do not have LAN connections inside the office. In this lab, your task is to connect the components to make the internet connection. Add the cable modem to the Workspace. Connect the modem to the WAN connection. Plug in the modem. Add the wireless router to the Workspace. Connect the internet port on the router to the cable modem. Connect the computer to a LAN port on the wireless router. Plug in the wireless router.

-Connect the modem to the WAN connection as follows: -On the Shelf, expand Routers. -Drag the cable modem from the Shelf to the Workspace. -Above the cable modem, select Back to switch to the back view of the cable modem. -On the Shelf, expand Cables. -Select the coaxial cable. -Under Selected Component, drag a Coaxial Type F Connector to the port on the cable modem. -Under Selected Component, drag the other Coaxial Type F Connector to the port on the wall plate. Connect the wireless router to the cable modem as follows: -On the Shelf, expand Routers. -Drag the wireless router from the Shelf to the Workspace. -Above the wireless router, select Back to switch to the back view of the wireless router. -On the Shelf, expand Cables. -Select the Cat6a cable. -Under Selected Component, drag a RJ45 Connector to the Internet port on the wireless router. -Under Selected Component, drag the other RJ45 Connector to the port on the cable modem. Connect the computer to the wireless router as follows: -Above the computer, select Back to switch to the back view of the computer. -On the Shelf, select the Cat6a cable. -Under Selected Component, drag a RJ45 Connector to the network port on the computer. -Under Selected Component, drag the other RJ45 Connector to a LAN port on the wireless router. Plug in the cable modem as follows: -On the Shelf, select the Power Adapter. -Under Selected Component, drag the DC Power Connector to the port on the cable modem. -Under Selected Component, drag the AC Power Adapter to the power outlet. Plug in the wireless router as follows: -On the Shelf, select the Power Adapter. -Under Selected Component, drag the DC Power Connector to the port on the wireless router. -Under Selected Component, drag the AC Power Adapter to the power outlet.

The employee who uses Office1 is responsible for developing an important new advertising campaign. To protect her data, you've decided to enable File History on her Windows 10 system and configure it to take frequent snapshots of her files. In this lab, your task is to complete the following: Enable File History on the Data (D:) volume. Configure File History to save copies of files every 10 minutes. Retain previous versions of files for 3 months.

-Enable File History on the Data (D:) volume as follows: -In the search field, enter Control Panel. -Under Best match, select Control Panel. -Select System and Security. -Select File History. -Verify that Data (D:) has been selected for storing File History information. -Select Turn on. Configure File History as follows: -On the left, select Advanced settings. -In the Save copies of files drop-down list, select Every 10 minutes. -In the Keep saved versions drop-down list, select 3 months. -Select Save changes.

Beneath the domain, create the OUs listed below. While creating each OU, make the changes required to prevent accidental deletion. -Accounting -Admins -Marketing -Research-Dev -Sales -Servers -Support -Workstations -Within the Sales OU, create the following OUs: -Sales -Managers -TempSales

-In Hyper-V Manager, select CORPSERVER. -Under Virtual Machines, right-click CorpDC and select Connect. -In Server Manager, select Tools > Active Directory Users and Computers. -In the left pane, right-click CorpNet.com. -Select New > Organizational Unit. In the Name field, enter the OU name. -Make sure Protect container from accidental deletion is selected. -Click OK. -Repeat steps 4-8 to create additional OUs. -Create OUs in the Sales container as follows: -In the left pane, right-click Sales. -Select New > Organizational Unit. -In the Name field, enter the OU name. -Make sure Protect container from accidental deletion is selected. -Click OK. -Repeat step 10 to create additional OUs.

You recently upgraded the Exec workstation from Windows 7 to Windows 10. You need to implement backups to protect valuable data. In this lab, your task is to create a Windows 10 backup as follows: Use Settings to set the backup volume to the Backup (E:) volume. Back up files daily. Keep files for 6 months. Back up the entire Data (D:) volume. Make a backup now.

-Save the backup to the Backup (E:) volume. -Back up files daily. -Keep files for 6 months. -Back up the entire Data (D:) volume. -Make a backup now. -Complete this lab as follows: -Right-click Start and select Settings. -Maximize the window for easier viewing. -Select Update & Security. From the left menu, select Backup. Select Add a drive. -Select Backup E:. -Verify that Automatically back up my files is on. -Select More options. -Under Back up my files, select Daily. -Under Keep my backups, select 6 months. -Under Back up these folders, select Add a folder. -Expand This PC. -Select Data (D:). -Select Choose this folder. Select Back up now.

You are the IT administrator for a small corporate network. The receptionist, Maggie Brown, uses an iPad to manage employee schedules and messages. On the device, her email settings are configured to communicate with an IMAP mail server over the unsecure port 143. Maggie also needs to use the new password to connect to the wireless network named CorpNet. In this lab, your task is to complete the following: Use the Accounts and Passwords option to go to Maggie Brown's email account settings and change the advanced configuration to Use SSL to securely communicate with the IMAP server over server port 993. Connect Maggie to the CorpNet access point through the Wi-Fi configuration using @CorpNetWeRSecure!& as the password.

-Set the email account to use SSL and the secure port 993 as follows: -Select Settings. -From the left menu, select Accounts & Passwords. You may need to scroll down to see this option. -Under Accounts & Passwords, select Gmail. -Under Gmail, select [email protected]. -Select Advanced. -Slide the button to enable Use SSL. -Make sure the server port is set to 993.At the top, select Account. -Click Done. Connect to CorpNet Wi-Fi as follows: -From the left menu, -select Wi-Fi. -Select CorpNet. -In the Password field, enter @CorpNetWeRSecure!& as the password. -Select Join.

You are the IT administrator for a small corporate network. You recently added an Active Directory domain to the CorpDC server to manage network resources centrally, and now you need to add user accounts in the domain. In this lab, your task is to create the following user accounts on CorpDC: User account name: First name + Last name. Logon name: first initial + last name with @CorpNet.com as the domain. Original password: 1234abcd$ (must change after the first logon). Place the user account in the departmental OU (Organizational Unit) corresponding to the employee's department. For example:The Marketing\MarketingManagers OU for the marketing manager.The Sales\PermSales OU for the permanent employee.The Sales\SalesManagers OU for the sales manager.The Sales\TempSales OU for the temporary employee. Configure the following for the temporary sales employee:Limit the logon hours to allow logon only from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.Set the user account to expire on December 31st of the current year.

-User account name: First name + Last name. -Logon name: first initial + last name with @CorpNet.com as the domain. -Original password: 1234abcd$ (must change after the first logon). -Place the user account in the departmental OU (Organizational Unit) corresponding to the employee's department. For example: -The Marketing\MarketingManagers OU for the marketing manager. -The Sales\PermSales OU for the permanent employee. -The Sales\SalesManagers OU for the sales manager. -The Sales\TempSales OU for the temporary employee. -Configure the following for the temporary sales employee: -Limit the logon hours to allow logon only from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. -Set the user account to expire on December 31st of the current year. -Complete this lab as follows: -In Hyper-V Manager, select CORPSERVER. -Under Virtual Machines, right-click CorpDC and select Connect. -Create a domain user account as follows: -In Server Manager, select Tools > Active Directory Users and Computers. -Maximize the window for easier viewing. -In the left pane, expand CorpNet.com. -Browse to the appropriate OU. -Right-click the OU and select New > User. -In the First name field, enter the user's first name. -In the Last name field, enter the user's last name. -In the User logon name field, enter the user's logon name which should be the first letter of the user's first name together with their last name. (e.g. jsuarez)

You are the IT administrator for a small corporate network. The employee in Office 1 will use her computer to run a virtual machine. You need to enable virtualization technology (VT) in the BIOS. In this lab, your task is to complete the following: Restart the computer. As the computer boots, press F2 to enter the BIOS configuration utility. Enable VT. Save your changes. Restart the computer to verify the changes you have made.

-Select Start. -Select Power. -Select Restart. -When you see the BIOS loading screen, press F2 to enter the BIOS. -In the left pane, expand Virtualization Support. -Select Virtualization. -Select Enable Intel Virtualization Technology. -Select Apply to save the changes. -Select Exit. The system reboots.

What is the IPv4 address of the workstation? What is the subnet mask? How did the computer get its IP configuration information? What type of Internet access would this computer have?

What is the IPv4 address of the workstation? 169.254.201.11 What is the subnet mask? 255.255.0.0 How did the computer get its IP configuration information? APIPA What type of Internet access would this computer have? No Access

You are the IT administrator for a small corporate network. The area around your office complex is under construction. The power company informed you that there may be short interruptions to electrical service that could last up to 15 minutes. You need to add a UPS to the workstation and monitor in Office 1 so that work can be saved in the event of an outage. A UPS protects against over and under-voltage conditions. The battery included with the UPS provides backup power in case the main power is lost. In this lab, your task is to complete the following: Add a UPS for your computer: Plug the UPS into the wall outlet and turn it on. Plug the computer and monitor power cables into the appropriate UPS outlets. Plug the printer into the appropriate UPS outlets. Connect the network cables through the UPS to the computer. The cable from the wall connects to the IN port. Connect the USB cable to the UPS and the computer.

-Add a UPS to the Workspace as follows: -On the Shelf, expand Outlets. -Drag the UPS from the Shelf to the Workspace. -Plug the UPS into the wall outlet and turn on the UPS as follows: -Under Selected Components, drag the power plug to a power outlet on the wall plate. -Click the power button on the UPS to turn on the battery backup. -Plug the computer and monitor into the appropriate power outlets as follows: -Under Partial Connections for the computer, select the power cord. -Under Selected Component, drag the AC Power Connector (Male) to a battery backup outlet on the top of the UPS. -Under Partial Connections for the monitor, select the power cord. -Under Selected Component, drag the AC Power Connector (Male) to a battery backup outlet on the top of the UPS. -Plug the printer into the appropriate power outlets as follows: -Select the printer in the Workspace. -Under Selected Component, drag AC Power Connector (Male) to a surge protected outlet on the bottom of the UPS. Printers typically require more power than can be supplied by the battery backup portion of a UPS. -Connect to the network through the UPS as follows: -Above the surge protector, select Side to switch to the side view of the UPS. -Select the Cat6a cable connected to the network port on the wall plate. -Drag the RJ45 Shielded Connector from the wall plate to the Network OUT port on the UPS to add protection to the network connection. The OUT port connects to the computer. -On the Shelf, expand Cables. -Select the Cat6a Cable. -Under Selected Component, drag the RJ45 Shielded Connector to the Network IN port on the UPS. -Under Selected Component, drag the unconnected RJ45 Shielded Connector to the network port on the wall plate. Connect the USB cable to the UPS and the computer as follows: -Above the computer, select Back to switch to the back view of the computer. -On the Shelf, select the USB cable. -Under Selected Component, drag the USB Type B connector to the USB port on the UPS. -Under Selected Component, drag USB Type A connector to an open USB port on the computer to allow the UPS to communicate with the computer. The USB cable allows the UPS to send signals to the computer to shut down when the battery is low. -To verify the computer and monitor have power (optional):Above the computer, select Front to switch to the front view of the computer. -Click the power button on the computer to maker sure it powers up. -Click the power button on the monitor to make sure power is connected.

You are the IT administrator for a small corporate network. The employee in Office 1 needs your assistance managing files and folders. In this lab, your task is to use the command prompt to complete the following: Create the D:\utilities\recover directory. Use the md or mkdir command to create (make) a directory. Delete the D:\software\arch98 directory and all of its files. Use the rd command to delete (remove) a directory. Use the /s switch to remove the directory and all of its contents at once. Hide the following files:D:\software\apconf.exeD:\cmdstrt.cfgD:\strt.bat Set the following files to Read-only by using the attrib command to modify file attributes. Use + followed by the attribute letter (such as H for hidden or R for read-only) and the filename.D:\software\softcfg.cfgD:\software\pixel.cfg

-At the command prompt, type d: and press Enter to change the working directory to the D: drive. -Type dir and press Enter to see the existing contents of the drive. -Type md d:\utilities\recover and press Enter to create the directory. -Type dir and press Enter to verify that the d:\utilities folder was created. -Type cd utilities and press Enter. -Type dir and press Enter to verify that the recover subfolder was created. Remove a directory as follows: -Type cd or cd .. and press Enter to change the working directory back to the root of the hard drive. -Type rd d:\software\arch98 and press Enter to delete the arch98 directory. -Type rd /? and press Enter to see a list of switches that can be used with the command. -Type rd d:\software\arch98 /s and press Enter to delete the directory an all of its contents. -Type Y and press Enter to confirm the deletion. Set file attributes to hide files as follows: -Type attrib /? and press Enter to see the syntax for using the command. -Type attrib +H d:\software\apconf.exe and press Enter. -Type attrib d:\software\apconf.exe and press Enter to verify that file attribute was set. -Repeat step 3b to set hide additional files. Set file attributes to Read-only as follows: -Type attrib +R d:\software\softcfg.cfg and press Enter to set the file to Read-only. -Type attrib d:\software\softcfg.cfg and press Enter to verify that file attribute was set. -Repeat step 4a to set additional files to Read-only.

You are the IT administrator for a small corporate network. The employee in Office 1 needs you to set attributes on files and folders. In this lab, your task is to complete the following: Compress the D:\Graphics folder and all of its contents. Hide the D:\Finances folder. Make the following files Read-only:D:\Finances\2017report.xlsxD:\Finances\2018report.xlsx

-Compress a folder as follows: -From the taskbar, open File Explorer. -Maximize the window for easier viewing. -In the left pane, expand This PC. -Select Data (D:).Right-click Graphics and select Properties. -On the General tab, select Advanced. -Select Compress contents to save disk space. -Click OK. -Click OK. -Make sure Apply changes to this folder, subfolders and files is selected. -Click OK. Hide a folder as follows: -Right-click Finances and select Properties. -Select Hidden. -Click OK. Set files to Read-only as follows: -Double-click Finances to view its contents. -Right-click 2017report.xlsx and select Properties. -Select Read-only. -Click OK. -Repeat steps 3b-3d for the 2018report.xlsx file.

You work at a computer repair store. You want to use the RAID feature on the motherboard to configure two RAID arrays. You have installed five new SATA hard drives in the computer. You have installed Windows on the first drive, and you want to use the other four drives in your RAID arrays. In this lab, your task is to complete the following: Configure RAID for the SATA drive mode. Define LD1 as a striped array using all of the space on two disks. Define LD2 as a mirrored array using all of the space on two disks.

-Configure RAID for the SATA drive mode as follows: -On the computer, select the power button to turn the computer on. -When you see the BIOS load screen, press Delete to enter the BIOS. -In the left pane, expand System Configuration. -Select SATA Operation. -In the right pane, select RAID On. -Select Apply. -Click Exit. Define LD1 and LD2 as follows: -Enter CTRL + I to enter the RAID Configuration Utility. -With Create RAID Volume highlighted, press Enter. -In the Name field, enter the volume name. -Press the TAB key to highlight RAID Level. -Select the RAID Level. -Use the up and down arrow keys to select the RAID level. -Press the TAB key to highlight Select Disks. -Press Enter. -Select disks 2 and 3; then press Enter. -Press the TAB key to highlight Create Volume. -Press Enter. -Press Y to create the first RAID array. -Repeat steps 2b-2k to create the second RAID array.

You need to update the drivers for two devices in your system, the Realtek network adapter and the Mustek scanner. You have downloaded the driver for the network adapter to a USB drive that is currently on the Shelf. In this lab, your task is to update the necessary drivers as follows: Disconnect the external hard drive from the system. Be sure to use the correct procedure for removing the device. Insert the USB drive in a free USB port. Verify that the system detects the device. Update the driver for the network adapter using the driver on the USB drive. Update the driver for the scanner by searching Windows Update for the new driver.

-Remove the external hard disk as follows: -On the monitor, select Click to view Windows 10 to enter the operating system view of the computer. -In the notification area, select ^ to show the hidden icons. -Select the removable device icon. -Select Eject USB DISK. -From the top navigation tabs, select Bench to switch to the hardware view to remove the external hard drive. -Above the external hard drive, select Back to switch to the back view of the hard drive. -Select the USB Type B 5-pin Mini Connector connected to the back of the external hard drive. -Drag the USB cable from the external hard drive and release the connector in the Workspace. This disconnects the cable while leaving the hard drive on the Workspace. Connect the USB drive as follows: -Above the computer, select Back to switch to the back view of the computer. -On the Shelf, expand Storage Devices. -Drag the USB drive from the Shelf to the USB port on the back of the computer. -On the monitor, select Click to view Windows 10 to enter the operating system view of the computer. Update the driver for the network adapter: -Right-click Start and select Device Manager to open Device Manager. -In Device Manager, expand Network adapters to update the network adapter driver. -Right-click Realtek 8169 and select Update Driver. -Select Browse my computer for driver software to use the driver on the USB drive. -Select Browse. -Select JumpDrive (E:).Click OK. -Make sure Include subfolders is selected. -Select Next. -After the driver is installed, click Close. Update the driver for the scanner: -Expand Imaging devices to update the scanner driver. -Right-click Mustek ScanExpress 1200 Pro and select Update driver. -Select Search automatically for updated driver software. -After the driver is installed, click Close.

You have installed Hyper-V on ITAdmin. You're experimenting with creating virtual machines. In this lab, your task is to create two virtual machines named VM1 and VM2. Use the following settings as specified for each machine: VM1: Virtual machine name: VM1. Virtual machine location: D:\HYPERV. Generation: Generation 1. Startup memory: 1024 MB - Do not use Dynamic Memory. Networking connection: External. Virtual hard disk name: VM1.vhdx. Virtual hard disk location: D:\HYPERV\Virtual Hard Disks. Virtual hard disk size: 50 GB. Operating system will be install later. VM2: Virtual machine name: VM2. Virtual machine location: D:\HYPERV. Generation: Generation 1. Startup memory: 2048 MB - Use Dynamic Memory. Networking connection: Internal. Virtual hard disk name: VM2.vhdx. Virtual hard disk location: D:\HYPERV\Virtual Hard Disks. Virtual hard disk size: 250 GB. Operating system will be install later. Minimum RAM: 512 MB. Maximum RAM: 4096 MB.

-Create VM1 on ITAdmin as follows: -Select Start. -Select Windows Administrative Tools. -Select Hyper-V Manager. -Right-click ITADMIN. -Select New > Virtual Machine. -In the Before You Begin window, select Next. -In the Name field, enter VM1 for the virtual machine. -Select Store the virtual machine in a different location to modify the path to the virtual machine files. -In the Location field, make sure D:\HYPERV appears in the field and then select Next. -Make sure Generation 1 is selected and then select Next. -In the Startup memory field, enter 1024 MB of memory to use with the virtual machine and then select Next. -In the Connection field, select External from the drop-down list and then select Next. -Make sure Create a virtual hard disk is selected. -In the Name field, make sure VM1.vhdx appears. -In the location field, make sure D:\HYPERV\Virtual Hard Disks appears. -In the Size field, enter 50 and then select Next. -Make sure Install an operating system later is selected and then select Next. -Select Finish to create the virtual machine. -Create VM2 on ITAdmin as follows: -Right-click ITADMIN. -Select New > Virtual Machine.In the Before You Begin window, select Next. -In the Name field, enter VM2 for the virtual machine. -Select Store the virtual machine in a different location to modify the path to the virtual machine files. -In the Location field, make sure D:\HYPERV appears in the field and then select Next. -Make sure Generation 1 is selected and then select Next. -In the Startup memory field, enter 2048 MB of memory to use with the virtual machine. -Mark Use Dynamic Memory for this virtual machine and then select Next. -In the Connection field, select Internal from the drop-down list and then select Next. -Make sure Create a virtual hard disk is selected. -In the Name field, make sure VM2.vhdx appears. -In the location field, make sure D:\HYPERV\Virtual Hard Disks appears. -In the Size field, enter 250 and then select Next. -Make sure that Install an operating system later is selected and then select Next. -Select Finish to create the virtual machine. -Under Virtual Machines, right-click VM2 to adjust virtual machine memory. -Select Settings. -From the left pane, select Memory. -In the Minimum RAM field, enter 512.In the Maximum RAM field, enter 4096 and then select OK.

You need to configure a VPN connection on a laptop in your organization. The user needs to be able to establish a secure connection to the company network while working on the road. You need to choose a VPN type that operates using firewall ports that are left open on most networks. You need to use the most secure password-based authentication possible without using a smart card. It isn't necessary to specify a domain when configuring this VPN connection. In this lab, your task is to complete the following: Configure a VPN connection on Exec-Laptop using the following settings:VPN provider: Windows (built-in).Connection name: SalesVPN.Server address: 198.10.20.12.VPN type: Secure Socket Tunneling Protocol (SSTP). SSTP works by encapsulating PPP traffic over the SSL channel of the HTTPS protocol. This type of VPN runs on port 443, which is typically left open in most network firewalls.Don't allow Windows to remember authentication credentials. Set the following VPN security properties:Authentication: Microsoft: Secured password (EAP-MSCHAP v2). This is the most secure password-based authentication protocol. Connect to SalesVPNUsername: MaryS49Password: Sm4rt72#

-Create a VPN connection on Exec-Laptop as follows: -In the notification area, right-click the Network icon and select Open Network & Internet settings -.Maximize the window for easier viewing. -On the left, select VPN. -Select Add a VPN connection. -Under VPN provider, select Windows (built-in).In the Connection name field, enter SalesVPN. -In the Server name or address field, enter 198.10.20.12 for the server address. -Under VPN type, select Secure Socket Tunneling Protocol (SSTP). -Under Type of sign-in info, make sure User name and password is selected. -Unmark Remember my sign-in info. -Click Save. Set VPN security properties on Exec-Laptop as follows: -Select Change adapter options. -Right-click SalesVPN and select Properties. -Select the Security tab. -Under Type of VPN, make sure Secure Socket Tunneling Protocol (SSTP) is selected. -Under Authentication, select Use Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP).From the drop-down list, select Microsoft: Secured password (EAP-MSCHAP v2).Select OK. -Close the Network Connections window. Connect to SalesVPN as follows: -Under VPN, select SalesVPN. -Select Connect. -In the User name field, enter MaryS49 as the username. -In the Password field, enter Sm4rt72# as the password. -Click OK.

You are the IT administrator for a small corporate network. The computer in the Support Office will be used by three employees. Scott needs to be able to perform all actions on the computer. Sylvia needs to be able to back up and restore files, but should not have any other rights above those of a normal user. Jed needs normal access to start the computer, run applications, and save files. All users automatically become members of the Users group when you create the user accounts. In this lab, your task is to create user accounts and add them to groups as follows:

-Create user accounts as follows: -Right-click Start and select Computer Management. -Expand Local Users and Groups. -Right-click Users and select New User. -In the User Name field, enter the username. -In the Password field, enter 0Clever1 (0 is a zero).In the Confirm password field, enter 0Clever1 (0 is a zero).Make sure User must change password at next logon is selected. -Select Create. -Repeat steps 1d-1h to create additional user accounts. -Select Close. Add a user to a groups as follows: -In the left pane, select Groups. -In the center pane, right-click the group and select Add to Group. -Select Add. -Under Enter the object names to select, enter the username to be added to the group, then click OK. -Click OK. -Repeat steps 2b-2e to assign additional users to other groups.

You work at a computer repair store. A customer wants to upgrade the video card in his computer to provide more memory, faster processing power, and additional features. He wants to be able to do the following: Use the computer to watch high-definition movies from a Blu-ray player. Connect his monitor to the computer using a connection designed for high-definition content. In this lab, your task is to complete the following: Disconnect the monitor from the current video card and remove the card from the computer. Install the video card with the HDMI connection. HDMI is an interface used by monitors and digital televisions for high-definition content. When installing the video card, connect the PCIe power connector to the video card. Connect the computer to the monitor using an HDMI cable. In Windows, configure a resolution of 1920x1080 for full HD content. Even though the monitor supports a higher resolution, this is the resolution for HD content.

-Disconnect the monitor from the current video card as follows: -Above the computer, select Back to switch to the back view of the computer. -Above the monitor, select Back to switch to the back view of the monitor. -Drag the DB-15 Connector from the computer to the Workspace area. -Drag the DB-15 Connector from the monitor to the Shelf. -Remove the current video card from the computer as follows: -Above the computer, select Motherboard to switch to the motherboard view of the computer. -Drag the VGA Video Adapter from the computer to the Shelf. Install a new video card as follows: -For each video card on the Shelf, select Details. -Select Connectors for the video card to find the one with the HDMI connection. -Close the Details window. -Drag the HDMI video adapter from the Shelf to an open PCI Express slot on the motherboard. -Select the power supply to provide power to the video card. The video card requires an additional PCIe power connection. -Under Selected Component, drag a 6-pin PCIe power connector to the power port on the right side of the video card. Connect the computer to the monitor as follows: -Above the computer, select Back to switch to the back view of the computer. -On the Shelf, expand Cables. -Select the HDMI cable. -Under Selected Component, drag an HDMI Connector to the HDMI port on the video card. -Under Selected Component, drag an HDMI Connector to the HDMI port on the monitor. -Above the computer, select Front to switch to the front view of the computer. -Above the monitor, select Front to switch to the front view of the monitor. -Click the power button for the computer. Modify the screen resolution as follows: -After Windows loads, right-click the desktop and select Display settings. -Under Resolution, select 1920x1080.Select Keep changes.

You are the IT administrator for a small corporate network. The employee in Office 2 is setting up a virtualization environment for software development. To make the system easier to use, she has requested dual monitors. You need to upgrade the computer in Office 2 to support dual monitors. You have purchased a second monitor and placed it in the Workspace (the monitor on the left). The video card in the computer currently only supports a single monitor, so you will need to upgrade the video card to support dual monitors. In this lab, your task is to configure dual monitors as follows: Select and install a video card that provides you with dual monitor support for both monitors using a digital connection to the video card. When installing the video card, connect the PCIe power connector to the video card. Connect the left monitor to the newly installed video card using an HDMI cable. The new monitor is already plugged into the surge protector. Connect the original monitor to the new video card using the DVI-D cable. Turn on the computer. Turn on the new monitor. Make sure Extend these displays is selected. Configure the display properties to show the Start menu and taskbar on the left monitor. Configure the relationship of the two monitors to reflect the physical placement of both monitors with the new monitor 2 on the left as the main display.

-Select and install the video card as follows: -Above the right monitor, select Back to switch to the back view of the monitor and examine the available ports on each monitor. -Above the left monitor, select Back to switch to the back view of the monitor and examine the available ports on each monitor. -Above the computer, select Motherboard to switch to the motherboard view of the computer. -Select Yes to turn off the system. -On the Shelf, expand Video Cards. -Drag the PCIe video card with DVI-I, HDMI from the Shelf to the PCIe slot on the computer. -Select the power supply. -Under Selected Component, drag the 6-pin PCIe Power Supply connector into the video card. Connect the left monitor as follows: -Above the computer, select Back to switch to the back view of the computer. -On the Shelf, expand Cables. -Read the descriptions for each cable to identify the cable to connect each monitor to the computer. -Select the HDMI cable. -Under Selected Component, drag a HDMI connector to the new video adapter in the computer. -Under Selected Component, drag the other HDMI connector to the HDMI port on the left monitor. Connect the right monitor as follows: -On the computer, drag the DVI-D cable connector from the built-in connector to the new video card in the computer. -Above the computer, select Front to switch to the front view for the computer. Extend the desktop to both monitors as follows: -Above the right monitor, select Front to switch to the front view. -Above the left monitor, select Front to switch to the front view. -On the left monitor, click the power button. -On the computer, click the power button. -The computer starts on Monitor 1 (currently the right monitor) which has the Windows taskbar, so it is the main display. -Right-click the desktop and select Display settings. -Maximize the window for easier viewing. -Under Multiple displays, Extend these displays is set by default. Make the left monitor the main monitor as follows: -Under Select and rearrange displays, select the monitor labeled 2.Under Multiple displays, select Make this my main display. Notice that Start and the taskbar disappear. -Under Select and rearrange displays, select Identify to verify which screen you are on. The monitor should display a large 1. Change the arrangement of the monitors as follows: -From the top navigation tabs, select Office 2 to verify the main display. -On the left monitor, select Click to view Windows 10. This monitor now has the Windows taskbar, so it is the main display. -Right-click the desktop and select Display settings. -Under Select and rearrange displays, drag the 2 box for a monitor to the left so that the main display monitor is on the left. -Select Apply. -Select Identify to identify the monitor you are working with (monitor 1 or monitor 2) as identified by the operating system. -If you have configured the monitors correctly, the Start menu and taskbar should show on the left monitor screen.

Susan, who uses Office1, produces your organization's monthly magazine. While working on an upcoming issue, she accidentally deleted significant portions of the layout image. In addition, she made extensive changes to the cover artwork, but has now been asked to discard the changes and use the original artwork. She has asked you to help her recover older versions of her files in the Pictures library so she can meet her publishing deadline. In this lab, your task is to complete the following: Restore the Layouts\June2020Issue.jpg file to the version that was last modified on March 16 at 11:15 AM. Restore the Images\coverart.jpg file to the version that was last modified on March 16 at 12:15 PM.

-From the taskbar, open File Explorer. -Maximize the window for easier viewing. I-n the left pane, expand This PC. -Expand System C:. -Expand Users. -Expand Susan. -Expand Pictures. -Restore the June2016Issue.jpg file as follows: -Select Layouts. -Right-click June2020Issue.jpg and select Restore previous versions. -Select the 11:15 AM version. -Select Restore. -When prompted that the file already exists, select Restore, and then OK. -Select OK. -Right-click June2020Issue.jpg and select Properties. -Verify that the file is 115.44 MB in size and was last modified on March 16 at 11:15:12 AM. Restore the coverart.jpg file as follows: -In the left pane, select Images. -Right-click coverart.jpg and select Restore previous versions. -Select the 12:15 PM version. -Select Restore. -When prompted that the file already exists, select Restore, and then OK. -Select OK. -Right-click coverart.jpg and select Properties. -Verify that the file is 1.09 MB in size and was last modified on March 16 at 12:15:12 PM.

You are the IT administrator for a small corporate network. You've installed Active Directory on a new Hyper-V guest server named CorpDC. You've created an Active Directory structure based on the company's departmental structure. While creating the structure, you added an OU named Workstations in each of the departmental OUs. Now you would like to use one Workstations OU for the company. As a result, you need to delete the departmental workstation OUs. In this lab, your task is to delete the following on CorpDC: In the Marketing OU, delete the Workstations OU. In the Research-Dev OU, delete the Workstations OU. In the Sales OU, delete the Workstations OU.

-In Hyper-V Manager, select CORPSERVER. -Under Virtual Machines, right-click CorpDC and select Connect. -In Server Manager, select Tools > Active Directory Users and Computers. -From the top menu. select View > Advanced Features. -Maximize the Active Directory Users and Computers window. -From the left pane, expand CorpNet.com. -From the left pane, select the OU that you wish to open. -In the right pane, right-click Workstations and select Properties. -Select the Object tab. -Unmark Protect object from accidental deletion. -Click OK. -Right-click Workstations and select Delete. -Click Yes to confirm deletion. -Repeat steps 7-13 to delete the additional OUs. -Select View > Advanced Features again to turn off the advanced features view

You are the IT administrator for a small corporate network. In your office building, you've installed a smart thermostat, smart light switches, smart cameras, and smart door locks. Using the TestOut Home app, you need to create rooms for where you've install the smart devices and configure the device settings. In this lab, your task is to complete the following: Create the following rooms for the smart devices in the TestOut Home app: Lobby Main Hall Office 1 Configure the devices in the Lobby as follows: Install the Lobby Camera. Install and configure a smart light switch so you can turn the lights on and off from your iPad. Turn the light on. Install and configure a smart lock so you can lock the front door without leaving your office. Lock the door. Install a smart assistant. Configure the device in the Main Hall as follows: Install and configure the thermostat. Set the temperature to 72 degrees. Configure the devices in Office 1 as follows: Install the Office Camera. Install and configure a smart outlet. Turn the outlet on.

-In the TestOut Home app, create rooms for the devices as follows: -On the iPad, select TestOut Home. -In the left corner, select the 3-line icon to create a room. -Select New Room. -In the Room Name field, enter the name of the room. -Select Save. -Repeat steps 1b-1e to create additional rooms. -Configure the Lobby smart devices as follows: -Select the arrow on the right side of the screen to move to the Lobby room you created. -On the Lobby page in the right corner, select + to add a smart device to the room. -In the Pairing Code field, enter the pairing code for the device you wish to add. -Select the smart device. -Select Add Device. -Repeat steps 2b-2e until you've added all the devices for that room. -Select Smart Camera to verify that the camera is working. -Select Done. -Select Smart Light Switch to turn the light on. -Select Smart Lock Switch to lock the doors. Configure the Main Hall smart devices as follows: -Select the arrow on the right side of the screen to move to the Main Hall room you created. -On the Main Hall page in the right corner, select + to add a smart device to the room. -In the Pairing Code field, enter the pairing code for the device you wish to add. -Select the smart device. -Select Add Device. -Repeat steps 3b-3e until you've added all the devices for that room. -Select Smart Thermostat Temperature to modify the temperature. -Under Cooling, select Down until the temperature reaches 72 degrees. -Select Done. Configure the Office 1 smart devices as follows: -Select the arrow on the right side of the screen to move to the Office 1 room you created. -On the Office 1 page in the right corner, select + to add a smart device to the room. -In the Pairing Code field, enter the pairing code for the device you wish to add. -Select the smart device. -Select Add Device. -Repeat steps 4b-4e until you've added all the devices for that room. -Select Smart Camera to verify that the camera is working. -Select Done. -Select the Smart Outlet Switch to set it to on.

You are the IT administrator for a small corporate network. You need to configure the workstation in the Support Office so it can connect to the local network and the internet. The workstation has two network interface cards. This allows the workstation to connect to the local network (as shown in the Exhibits) and another small network, which is not yet built. When configuring IP addresses, keep in mind the following: You cannot assign the subnet address to a host (such as 192.168.0.0 or 10.0.0.0). You cannot assign the last address to a host (such as 192.168.0.255 or 10.0.255.255). In this lab, your task is to complete the following: Configure the IP version 4 TCP/IP settings for the network connections using the settings in the table below. Use the Network & Internet settings in Windows to confirm that the workstation is properly connected to the local network and the internet. Local Area ConnectionIP Address: 192.168.0.254Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0Default Gateway: 192.168.0.5DNS Server: 163.128.80.93 or 163.128.78.93Local Area Connection2IP Address: 10.0.255.254Subnet Mask: 255.255.0.0Default Gateway: noneDNS Server: none

-In the notification area, right-click the Network icon and select Open Network & Internet settings. -Select Change adapter options to configure the Local Area Connection adapter. -Right-click Local Area Connection and select Properties. -Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4). -Select Properties. -Select Use the following IP address. -In the IP address field, enter the IP address. -In the Subnet mask field, enter the subnet address. -In the Default gateway field, enter the default gateway address. -In the Preferred DNS server field, enter the DNS server address. -Select OK. -Click Close. -Right-click Local Area Connection 2 and select Properties to configure the other network adapter. -Repeat steps 4-12 to modify the TCP/IP settings for the other network adapter.

You are the IT administrator for a small corporate network. The network uses a DHCP server for IP address configuration for most clients. In the Executive Office, the manager asked you to configure her laptop so that she can use it at home and at work. The laptop is currently configured with a static wireless connection for her home network, but the laptop is not connecting to the network while at the office. You need to configure the TCP/IP properties on the laptop to work on both networks. In this lab, your task is to complete the following: Record the laptop's static IP and DNS configuration settings. Configure the laptop to obtain IP and DNS addresses automatically. Create an alternate TCP/IP connection with the static settings.

-In the notification area, select the Network icon and select Open Network & Internet Settings. Record the laptop's static IP and DNS configuration settings as follows: -Select Change adapter options. -Right-click Wi-Fi and select Properties. -Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4).Select Properties. -On a piece of paper, record the values for the IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, and DNS server address. -Configure the laptop to obtain IP and DNS addresses automatically as follows: -Select Obtain an IP address automatically. -Select Obtain DNS server address automatically. Create an alternate TCP/IP connection as follows: -Select the Alternate Configuration tab. -Select User configured. -In the IP address field, enter 192.168.2.13. -In the Subnet mask field, enter 255.255.255.0. -In the Default gateway field, enter 192.168.2.254. -In the Preferred DNS server field, enter 192.168.2.254. -Click OK. -Click Close.

You are the IT administrator for a small corporate network. You are configuring Windows Update on the Office2 workstation in Office 2. In this lab, your task is to complete the following: Set the active hours of the workstation to 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Configure Windows Update to install updates semi-annually. Allow other Microsoft products to update when I update Windows. Defer the update to 90 days. Set security improvements to 0 days. Set Pause Updates to Off.

-In this lab, your task is to complete the following: -Set the active hours of the workstation to 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. -Configure Windows Update to install updates semi-annually. -Allow other Microsoft products to update when I update Windows. -Defer the update for 90 days. -Set security improvements for 0 days. -Set Pause Updates to Off. Complete this lab as follows: -Right-click Start and select Settings. -Maximize the window for easier viewing. -Select Update & security. -Under Update Settings, select Change active hours. -Set the Start time to 6:00 a.m. -Select the check mark. -Set the End time to 11:00 p.m. -Select the check mark. -Select Save. -Select Advanced options. -Select Give me updates for other Microsoft products when I update Windows. -From the Choose when updates are -installed drop-down list, select Semi-Annual Channel. -From the deferred update drop-down list, select 90. -From the deferred security improvements drop-down list, select 0. -Set Pause Updates to Off.

You work at a computer repair store. A customer wants you to install a new sound card into his computer to run his home theater system. Currently, the computer uses the sound card built into the motherboard. You need to upgrade the computer with a better sound card that installs into an expansion card slot. In this lab, your task is to complete the following: Install the sound card with the optical output. View the Details for each card to identify the card with an optical audio connector. Boot into the BIOS and disable the onboard sound card. Boot into Windows and verify that the new sound card is recognized and the onboard sound card does not appear in Device Manager.

-Install the sound card with the optical output as follows: -On the Shelf, expand Sound Cards. -Select a sound card. -Select Details. -Select Connectors to identify the sound card with the optical input. -Close Details. -Repeat steps 1b-1e for each sound card. -Above the computer, select Motherboard to switch to the motherboard view. -Drag the PCIe sound card to an open expansion slot on the motherboard. Boot into the BIOS and disable the onboard sound card as follows: -Above the computer, select Front to switch to the front view of the computer. -Click the power button on the computer. -As the BIOS loads, press the F2 key to enter the BIOS setup program. -From the left menu, expand System Configuration. -Select Audio. -Unmark Enable Audio. -Select Apply. At the bottom of the window, select Send+Ctrl+Alt+Del. Verify that the new sound card is recognized and the onboard sound card does not appear in Device Manager as follows:Right-click Start and select Device Manager. -Expand Sound, video and game controllers. -Verify that the SoundMAX Integrated Digital Audio onboard audio card does not show and that the new SoundBlaster X-FI card does show.

You are the IT administrator for a small corporate network. The computer in Office 2 recently failed, and you replaced the hard drive. You would like to download and re-image the workstation from the network. In this lab, your task is to complete the following: Turn on the computer in Office 2. Configure the Integrated NIC in the BIOS for PXE. Boot the computer and install the Window 10 image. Verify that the new image is working on Office2.

-On the computer, click the power button. Configure the Integrated NIC for PXE boot as follows: -Press F2 to enter the Setup Utility. -Expand System Configuration. -Select Integrated NIC. -Select Enabled w/PXE. -Click Apply. -Under General, select Boot Sequence. -Make sure Onboard NIC is selected. -Click Exit. -In the Windows Boot Manager, press Enter to select the Windows 10 (x64) image. -After the image is loaded, verify that the computer boots into Windows 10.

You are the IT administrator for a small corporate network. You have decided to upgrade your network adapter to a Gigabit Ethernet adapter on the Support workstation. You have already installed the network card in a free PCIe slot and downloaded the latest drivers from the manufacturer's website. Currently, your computer has two network adapters, the new one you just added, and the original one you are replacing. Rather than remove the first network adapter, you decide to leave it in your computer. However, you do not want Windows to use the network adapter. In this lab, your task is to complete the device configuration using Device Manager as follows: Update the device driver for the Broadcom network adapter using the driver in the D:\drivers folder. Disable the Realtek network adapter.

-Right-click Start and select Device Manager. -Expand Network adapters. -Right-click Broadcom NetXtreme 57xx Gigabit Controller and select Update driver. -Select Browse my computer for driver software to use the driver that you have downloaded. -In the Search for driver software in this location field, enter D:\drivers. Make sure Include subfolders is selected and then click Next. -After the driver is installed, click Close. -Right-click Realtek 8169 and select Disable device. -Click Yes to confirm that you want to disable the device.

You are the IT administrator for a small corporate network. You have recently experienced some problems with devices on the workstation in the Support Office. In this lab, your task is use Device Manager to complete the following: The new network card you installed isn't working as expected (speed is only 1 Mbps). Until you can figure out what the problem is, disable the Broadcom network adapter and enable the Realtek network adapter. To make sure the network adapter has the latest drivers, update the driver for the Realtek network adapter by searching Microsoft Update. You recently updated the driver for your video card. However, the system experiences periodic crashes that you suspect are caused by the new driver. Roll back the driver to a previous version. Move the Ethernet cable to the integrated network port on the motherboard.

-Right-click Start and select Device Manager. -Expand Network adapters. Disable the network adapter as follows: -Right-click Broadcom NetXtreme 57xx Gigabit Controller and select Disable device. -Click Yes. -Right-click Realtek 8169 and select Enable device. Update the driver as follows: -Right-click Realtek 8169 and select Update driver. -Select Search automatically for updated driver software. -After the driver is installed, click Close. Roll back the video card driver as follows: -Expand Display adapters. -Right-click ATI Radeon HD 3300 and select Properties. -Select the Driver tab. -Select Roll Back Driver. -Click Yes. -Click OK. Move the Ethernet cable to the integrated network port on the motherboard as follows: -From the top navigation tabs, select Support Office. -Above the computer, select Back to switch to the back view of the computer. -Drag the Ethernet connector from the PCIe NIC to the integrated network port on the motherboard.

In this lab, you'll explore the file system using system commands in Windows PowerShell. Your task is to complete the following: Open a Windows PowerShell (Admin) window. Change to the E: drive. Use dir or ls to view the folders on the E: drive. Which folders are on the drive? Use md to create a folder called Graphics on the E: drive. Change to the D: drive. View the folders on the D: drive. Use cd to change into the Graphics folder. Use copy to copy cat.jpg to the E:\Graphics folder. Change back to the E: drive and verify that the cat.jpg file was copied. Use nslookup to query DNS for the CorpServer server using its full name (CorpServer.CorpNet.com). Which server responds to the query? What information did the command provide? Use chkdsk to check the file system on the D: Data volume. Use gpupdate to apply the latest group policy changes to your workstation. Use gpresult /r to see which policies are applied to the workstation. Which group policies were applied to your workstation? Use Task Manager to identify the process ID (PID) for the Language Application, then use taskkill to stop that process. From the root, use net use to map the P: drive to the Personnel shared folder on CorpFiles. Change to the P: drive and look at the folders on the drive. Which folders does the P: drive contain?

-Right-click Start and select Windows PowerShell (Admin). -At the prompt, enter E: and press Enter. -Enter dir or ls and press Enter to view the folders. There are no folders on the drive. -Enter md Graphics and press Enter. -Enter D: and press Enter. -Enter dir or ls and press Enter to view the folders. -Enter cd Graphics and press Enter. -Enter copy cat.jpg E:\Graphics and press Enter. -Enter E: and press Enter. -Enter cd Graphics and press Enter. -Enter dir and press Enter. -Enter nslookup CorpServer.CorpNet.com and press -Enter. CorpDC responds to the query with the IP address for CorpServer. -Enter chkdsk D: and press Enter. -Enter gpupdate and press Enter. -Enter gpresult /r and press Enter. You should see IE Settings, Deploy Printers, Default Domain Policy, and Outlook Settings applied to your workstation. -Right-click Start and select Task Manager. -Select the Details tab. -Find the PID for Language Application. -At the prompt, enter taskkill /pid #### and press Enter. Notice that Language Application was removed from the Task Manager window. -Enter C: to return to the root. -Enter net use P:\\CorpFiles\Personnel and press --Enter. -Enter P: and press Enter. -Enter dir and press Enter. You should see Employee Actions, Employee Investigations, and Employee Reviews.

You need to customize Remote Desktop settings on your computer to allow Tom Plask, a help desk technician, remote access to your system. In this lab, your task is to complete the following: Enable Remote Desktop. Allow Tom Plask to connect using a Remote Desktop connection. Open the firewall ports for Remote Desktop.

-Select Start. -Select Settings. -Maximize the window for easier viewing. -Select System. -On the left, select Remote Desktop. -Under Remote Desktop, drag the ---Enable Remote Desktop slider right to ON. -Select Keep my PC awake for connections when it is plugged in. -Select Make my PC discoverable on private networks to enable automatic connection from a remote device. -Under User Accounts, click Select users that can remotely access this PC to authorize users for Remote Desktop. -Select Add. In the Enter the object names to select field, enter Tom Plask. -Select OK. -In the Remote Desktop Users window, select OK. -Verify the firewall port configuration as follows: -At the top left, select Home. -Select Network & Internet. -Select Windows Firewall. -On the left, select Allow an app or feature through Windows Firewall. -Select Change settings. -Select Remote Desktop. -Select OK.

You have installed Hyper-V on ITAdmin. You are experimenting with virtual hard disks. In this lab, your task is to create two virtual hard disks in the D:\HYPERV\Virtual Hard Disks directory. Name these disks Test1 and Test2. Use the following settings for Test1: Disk Format: VHD Disk Type: Fixed size Name: Test1 File name: Test1.vhd Location: D:\HYPERV\Virtual Hard Disks Size: 500 GB Use the following settings for Test2: Disk Format: VHDX Disk Type: Dynamically expanding Name: Test2 File name: Test2.vhdx Location: D:\HYPERV\Virtual Hard Disks Size: 4 TB (4096 GB)

-Select Start. -Select Windows Administrative Tools. -Select Hyper-V Manager. -Right-click ITADMIN. -Select New > Hard Disk. -In the Before You Begin window, -select Next. -Select the disk format and then select Next. -Select the disk type and then select Next. -In the Name field, enter the name for the virtual hard disk file. -In the Location field, enter the location for the virtual hard disk file and then select Next. -In the Size field, enter the size of the new virtual disk and then select Next. -Select Finish. -Repeat steps 4-12 to create the second virtual disk. Use the following settings for Test1: -Disk Format: VHD -Disk Type: Fixed size -Name: Test1 -File name: Test1.vhd -Location: D:\HYPERV\Virtual Hard Disks -Size: 500 GB Use the following settings for Test2: -Disk Format: VHDX -Disk Type: Dynamically expanding -Name: Test2 -File name: Test2.vhdx -Location: D:\HYPERV\Virtual Hard --Disks -Size: 4 TB (4096 GB)

You are the IT administrator for a small corporate network. You have several services you need to prevent from loading, applications that should not start when the system starts up, and other services that need to start up automatically when the system starts. In addition, you have a application that needs to run on an older operating system. In this lab, your task is to complete the following on Office1: Use System Configuration to prevent the following services from loading at system startup: Link-Layer Topology Discovery Mapper SNMP Trap Telephony Use Task Manager to prevent the following applications from running at system startup: Compy DVD Apps DIRE Event MonitorinTuneSM66 Win32 Utility Use Computer Management to start the following services and configure them to start automatically when the system starts: Bluetooth Support Service Offline Files Print Spooler Configure compatibility settings for the C:\Program Files (x86)\AccountWizard\AccountWizard.exe application using the following compatibility mode settings: Run in Windows 8 mode Run in 640 x 480 resolution Run as administrator every time

-Select Start. -Select Windows Administrative Tools. -Select System Configuration. -Select the Services tab. -Unmark Link-Layer Topology Discovery Mapper. -Unmark SNMP Trap. -Unmark Telephony. -Select Apply. -Close System Configuration. Prevent applications from running as follows: -Right-click Start and select Task Manager. -Select Compy DVD Apps; then select Disable. -Select DIRE Event Monitor; then select Disable. -Select inTune; then select Disable. -Select SM66 Win32 Utility; then select Disable. -Close Task Manager. Start and modify services as follows: -Right-click Start and select Computer Management. -Maximize the window for easier viewing. -In the left pane, double-click Services and Applications. -In the middle pane, double-click Services. -Right-click the service and select Properties. -From the Startup type drop-down list, select Automatic. -Select Apply. -Select Start to get the service started. -Click OK. -Repeat steps 3e-3i for additional services. -Close Services. To modify compatibility settings for an application: -Open File Explorer. -Expand This PC. -Expand the C: drive. -Double-click Program Files (x86).Double-click AccountWizard. -Right-click AccountWizard.exe and select Properties. -Select the Compatibility tab. -Under Compatibility mode, select Run this program in compatibility mode for. -From the drop-down list, select Windows 8.Select Run in 640 x 480 resolution. -Select Run this program as an administrator. -Click OK.

You are the IT administrator for a small corporate network. The employee in Office 1 needs to share two folders to make the folders available to users through a network connection. In this lab, your task is to share the folders and configure both share and NTFS permissions to control access as follows: For the D:\Finances folder, the Emily Perry user account should have all permissions to the shared folder. No other users should be allowed access (either over the network or locally). For the D:\Graphics folder, all users should be able to view and open files in the shared folder. The Sam Johnson user account should be able to edit, save, and delete files in the folder.

-Share a folder as follows: -On the taskbar, open File Explorer. -Expand This PC. -Select Data (D:).Right-click the folder you want to share and select Give access to > Specific people. -From the drop-down list, select Find people. -Under Enter the object names to select, enter name of the user to allow access. -Select OK. -Under Permission Level, select the Read/Write permissions to grant to the user or group. -Select Share. -Click Done. -Repeat steps 1d-1j to share additional folders as required (for Sam Johnson). Verify share permissions as follows: -Right-click the folder and select Properties. -Select the Sharing tab. -Select Advanced Sharing. -Select Permissions. -Make sure Everyone is granted Full Control to the share. -Click OK to close the Permissions dialog. -Click OK to close the Advanced Sharing dialog. -Click OK to close the folder properties dialog. -Repeat step 2 for additional folders. Configure NTFS permissions for D:\Finances as follows: -Right-click Finances and select Properties. -Select the Security tab. -Select Advanced to modify inherited permissions. -Select Disable inheritance. -Select Convert inherited permissions into explicit permissions on this object to prevent inherited permissions. -Select the Users group. -Select Remove to remove a group from the access control list. -Click OK. -Click OK. Configure NTFS permissions for D:\Graphics as follows: -Right-click Graphics and select Properties. -Select the Security tab. -Select Users. -Make sure the Users group has Read access to the folder. -Select Sam Johnson. -Sam Johnson has Full Control (from Give access to > Specific people) but should only have Modify. -Select Edit. -Select Sam Johnson. -Clear Full Control. -Click OK. -Click OK.

You are the IT administrator for a small corporate network. There are two groups of users who access the computer in the Support office, DayGroup and NightGroup. Each group has a corresponding folder on the computer, D:\Day Data and D:\Night Data, respectively. You've been asked to help configure appropriate access to each folder for each group. In this lab, your task is to complete the following: Turn off permissions inheritance for D:\Day Data and D:\Night Data. Convert the existing permissions as explicit permissions. Remove the Users group from the ACL of each folder. Add the appropriate group (DayGroup or NightGroup) to the folder ACL. Assign Full Control over each folder to the appropriate group. Do not change any other permissions assigned to other users or groups.

-Turn off permissions inheritance as follows: -From the taskbar, open File Explorer. -Maximize the window for easier viewing. -Select This PC. -Select Data (D:).Right-click the folder whose permissions you want to modify and select Properties. -Select the Security tab. -Select Advanced. -Select Disable inheritance. -Select Convert inherited permissions into explicit permissions on this object. Remove the Users group from the ACL of each folder as follows: -Select Users. -Select Remove. -Click OK. Add the appropriate group to the folder ACL as follows: -Select Edit. -Select Add. -Enter the name of the group you want to add. -Click OK. Assign Full Control over each folder to the appropriate group as follows: -With the group highlighted, select Full Control under the Allow column. -Click OK. -Click OK. -Repeat steps 1e-4 to modify the permissions for additional folders.