10.1 - 10.5 System Implementation

You have been tasked with designing a workstation that will run VMware Workstation virtualization software. A software engineer will use it to run virtual machines for application development and testing. Which of the following criteria should MOST likely be included in your design for this system? (Select TWO).

64-bit processor with eight cores RAM configured to run in quad-channel mode Virtual machines place a very heavy load on the host system's RAM and CPU. Therefore, the most important criteria to be included in the design for this workstation would be: RAM configured to run in quad-channel mode 64-bit processor with eight cores A video card with HDMI output and an HTPC form factor would be more appropriate for a home theater system. A RAID 5 disk array would be appropriate for a virtualization workstation, but is less important than the choice of processor and RAM.

Cloud computing service providers reduce the risk of security breaches in multiple ways. They:

> Authenticate all users who access the service and allow users to access only the applications and data that they need. > Segregate each organization's centrally stored data. > Verify, test, and apply updates to the infrastructure. > Establish a formal process for all facets of the service, from user requests to major data breaches and catastrophic events. > Implement security monitoring of things like usage and unusual behavior. > Implement encryption up to the point of use, such as the client's web browser. > Probe for security holes with a third-party service provider. > Comply with all regulatory measures, like the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.

If necessary, virtual machines can be moved from one host to another. Follow these guidelines when moving virtual machines:

> Before moving a virtual machine, make backup copies of the virtual machine directory and all associated files. > If you are moving a virtual machine (guest) to a new virtual host that differs from the original host in platform or architecture, be aware of these options and limitations: - A guest can be successfully moved from a 32-bit host to a 64-bit host. - A guest that is moved from a 64-bit host to a 32-bit host will probably not work correctly. If the guest is a 64-bit virtual machine, it probably won't start up at all on the 32-bit host. - If the original host and the new host both use similar architectures but are from different manufacturers, you usually cannot resume a suspended virtual machine; it must be rebooted. For example, if the original host and new host both have virtualization-enabled 64-bit processors, such as one using an AMD-V and the other using an Intel VT-x CPU, a suspended virtual machine will work after being moved and rebooted.

The advantages of cloud computing are:

> Flexibility of access - Rapid elasticity or scalable provisioning. Rapid elasticity is the ability to provide scalable services. In other words, rapid elasticity allows users to automatically request additional space in the cloud or other types of services. - Measured service. Measured service are services where the cloud provider measures or monitors the provision of services for various reasons, including billing, effective use of resources, or overall predictive planning. - Resource pooling. Resource pooling allows providers to serve multiple clients and customers with provisional and scalable services. These services can be adjusted to each client's needs without any changes being apparent to the client or end user. Through modern scalable systems involved in cloud computing and software as a service (SaaS), providers can create a sense of infinite or immediately available resources by controlling resource adjustments at a meta level. This allows customers to change their levels of service without being subject to any of the limitations of physical or virtual resources. - On-demand computing (ODC). ODC or metering of services is defined as "pay and use" computing power. ODC allows resources to be provided on an as-needed and when-needed basis. > Ease of use > API availability > Ability to "try out" software applications in some cloud computing service models Cloud computing service models include the following:

Virtual machine

A software implementation of a computer that executes programs like a physical machine.

Clean Install

A clean install adds a new installation of Windows, either on a new system or a system that currently has an operating system. > Following installation, you will need to reinstall all applications and configure user settings. > If desired, you can migrate user settings and data from an existing Windows system to the new installation. This can be done using two utilities: - Use Windows Easy Transfer to transfer all user settings and data from the old installation to the new installation. - Use the User State Migration Tool (USMT) when multiple systems need to be migrated at the same time on a large network. > You can create a dual boot computer by keeping the existing installation of Windows. To do this, create a new partition on a storage device and install the new version of Windows into it. When complete, the end user can select which installation of Windows to load when the system boots.

Hybrid cloud

A combination of public, private, and community cloud resources from different service providers.

Cloud computing

A combination of software, data access, computation, and storage services provided to clients through the internet.

Community cloud

A community cloud is designed to be shared by several organizations. Access is granted only to the users within the organizations who are sharing the community cloud infrastructure. Community clouds can be hosted internally, with each organization sharing the cost of implementation and maintenance. Because of the expense and expertise required to do so, community clouds are commonly hosted externally by a third party.

Virtual Hard Disk (VHD)

A file that is created within the host operating system and that simulates a hard disk for the virtual machine.

Home or Small Office Server

A home or small office server is typically used for media streaming, file sharing, and printer sharing. As such, you should install the fastest network adapter supported by the network it will be connected to. Gigabit speeds (or faster) are recommended. You should implement a storage solution that provides both speed and redundancy to protect data. You should consider using a RAID array that uses striping (for performance) along with mirroring or parity (for protection). RAID 5, RAID 1+0, or RAID 0+1 would be good choices. A 64-bit multi-core processor should be the minimum processor considered. Implement the recommended amount of RAM for your server operating system in triple- or quad-channel mode.

Hybrid cloud

A hybrid cloud is a combination of public, private, and community cloud resources from different service providers. The goal behind a hybrid cloud is to expand the functionality of a given cloud service by integrating it with other cloud services.

Hypervisor

A hypervisor is a thin layer of software that resides between the virtual operating system(s) and the hardware. A hypervisor allows virtual machines to interact with the hardware without going through the host operating system. A hypervisor manages access to system resources such as: > CPU > Storage > RAM Commonly used hypervisor types include: > VMware Workstation and ESX (made by VMware) > Hyper-V (made by Microsoft) > XEN (open source) > Oracle VirtualBox > Kernel-based Virtual Machine (KVM)

Physical Machine

A physical machine contains the actual system hardware, such as the hard disk drive(s), optical drive, RAM, processors, etc.

Private cloud

A private cloud provides resources to a single organization. Access is granted to only the users within the organization. Private clouds can be hosted internally, but because of the expense and expertise required to do so, they are typically hosted externally by a third party. An organization commonly enters into an agreement with a cloud service provider, which provides secure access to cloud-based resources. The organization's data is kept separate and secure from any other organization using the same service provider.

Private

A private virtual network is used to allow communication only between virtual machines on the same virtualization server. A private virtual network is not bound to a physical network adapter. A private virtual network is isolated from all external network traffic on the virtualization server, as well as any network traffic between the management operating system and the external network. This type of virtual network is sometimes called a host-only network. This type of network implementation allows you to create a sandbox environment that is very useful for protecting your network while testing or troubleshooting a virtual host.

Public cloud

A public cloud can be accessed by anyone. Cloud-based computing resources such as platforms, applications, and storage are made available to the general public by a cloud service provider. The service provider may or may not require a fee for using these resources. For example, Google provides many publicly accessible cloud applications, such as Gmail and Google Docs.

Thin Client

A thin client needs only to be able to connect to a remote desktop session. As such, it needs only to meet the minimum requirements for running Windows locally. A thin client workstation needs only to be optimized to run very basic applications. Install the fastest network adapter supported by the network it will be connected to. Gigabit speeds (or faster) are recommended. This will help ensure that the remote desktop session provides a reasonable end-user experience.

Hypervisor

A thin layer of software that resides between the virtual operating system(s) and the hardware.

Partial virtualization

A type of virtualization where only some of the components of the virtual machine are virtualized.

Paravirtualization

A type of virtualization where the hardware is not virtualized.

Full virtualization

A type of virtualization where the virtual machine completely simulates a real physical host.

Virtual Hard Disk (VHD)

A virtual hard disk (VHD) is a file that is created within the host operating system and that simulates a hard disk for the virtual machine. Different hypervisors use different virtual hard disk file formats: > Virtual Disk Image (VDI): Oracle VirtualBox > Virtual Machine Disk (VMDK): VMware products > Virtual Hard Disk (VHD): Microsoft Hyper-V

Virtual Machine

A virtual machine is a software implementation of a computer that executes programs like a physical machine. The virtual machine appears to be a self-contained and autonomous system.

Internal virtual network

A virtual network used to allow communication between virtual machines on the same virtualization host and between virtual machines and the host operating system.

Private virtual network

A virtual network used to allow communication only between virtual machines on the same virtualization server.

External virtual network

A virtual network used to provide virtual machines with access to a physical network, allowing them to communicate with externally located servers and clients.

Joe is working on a design team that uses a computer-aided design (CAD) system. Joe has been complaining that it takes too long to perform tasks such as panning, rotating, and zooming. You have been asked to look at Joe's computer and to make any changes required to increase Joe's productivity. Which of the following changes would BEST meet Joe's needs?

Add a very high-end video board. CAD applications need workstation graphics cards that can manipulate complex geometry and computing. Therefore, the best solution presented is to add a very high-end video board with a fast GPU. The GPU's job is to process all graphical information and output it to a display, which will increase performance for CAD-type systems. The onboard embedded video will not be sufficient for high-end applications such as a CAD system. Adding a second drive or monitor will not increase the performance of the issues Joe is describing.

You want to upgrade your Windows 7 Professional computer to Windows 10 Professional. You begin by checking the hardware and discover it has 1 GB of RAM, a 2.0 GHz dual-core processor, a 128 GB solid state drive, and a video adapter with 128 MB RAM and DirectX 9 support. You want to install the 64-bit version of Windows 10. What should you do?

Add more memory. The 64-bit version of Windows 10 requires a minimum of 2 GB of memory. The following are also minimum requirements for Windows 10: 1 GHz processor 20 GB of free disk space DirectX support Of course, the system will run much better with a better CPU and video adapter. However, they are not required to complete the installation.

Clean (custom) install

Adds a new installation of Windows.

External

An external virtual network is used to provide virtual machines with access to a physical network, allowing them to communicate with externally located servers and clients. This configuration also allows virtual machines on the same virtualization server to communicate with each other. This type of virtual network is sometimes called a bridged network.

In-Place Upgrade

An in-place upgrade updates your current Windows installation to a newer version of Windows. All of your applications, user settings, and data are preserved, but the previous installation of Windows will no longer be available.

Internal

An internal virtual network is used to allow communication between virtual machines on the same virtualization host and between virtual machines and the host operating system. An internal virtual network is not bound to a physical network adapter. As a result, virtual machines using this network are isolated from all external network traffic.

Unattended

An unattended installation is a type of installation that requires no interaction from the user during the installation process. To do this, an XML file (called an answer file or response file) is pre-populated with all the answers to the standard Windows installation prompts. This file is named autounattend.xml and is copied to the root of the Windows installation media. *For this reason, it is typically easier to perform an unattended install from a USB flash drive instead of an optical disc. During the installation, the answer file is used to respond to the prompts in the Windows installer. If you have included all of the necessary information in the answer file, the installation will proceed automatically without pausing for user input.

10.5 Virtualization

As you study this section, answer the following questions: > How does virtualization work? > What end user needs would require the deployment of a virtualized environment? > What issues need to be taken into consideration before deploying a virtualized environment? > What is a hypervisor? > What is a virtual disk file? > What is a virtual machine? > How do you secure a virtual machine after it has been deployed? > What is the difference between a hybrid cloud and a community cloud? > What is the difference between IaaS and PaaS? > What two implementations are available for SaaS? > What services does cloud computing provide? > Which cloud computing model allows the client to run software without purchasing servers, data center space, or network equipment? In this section, you will learn to: > Enable VT in the BIOS > Create virtual machines > Create virtual hard disks Key terms for this section include the following:

10.3 Windows Installation

As you study this section, answer the following questions: > What SATA disk setting would you choose when defining a mirrored set? > During a Windows installation, your RAID array is not detected. What should you do? > How can you copy a Windows installation DVD to a flash drive? > During a Windows installation, you select the destination disk for the installation, but do not configure partition and formatting information. How will Windows partition and format the disk? > What are the requirements for using disk imaging to clone a Windows system? > What components are required to set up a network installation server? In this section, you will learn to: > Prepare disks for installation > Install an workstation image using PXE Key terms for this section include the following:

10.1 Component Selection

As you study this section, answer the following questions: > What factors should you evaluate when purchasing or building a new computer system? > What hardware components may need to be modified to ensure a computer system meets a user's needs? In this section, you will learn to: > Analyze users' needs prior to purchasing or building a new computer system > Customize a computer's hardware to match end user requirements Key terms for this section include the following:

10.2 Windows Pre-Installation

As you study this section, answer the following questions: > Which edition of Windows would you choose if you needed to connect to a domain and implement BitLocker? > Which operating system version(s) and edition(s) can run Hyper-V virtual machines? > Which operating system architectures (32-bit or 64-bit) could you install on a computer with an x64 CPU? > What are the advantages of using a 64-bit version of the operating system instead of a 32-bit version? > What are the potential problems when moving from a 32-bit operating system to a 64-bit operating system? > What is the difference between an upgrade version of Windows and a full version of Windows? > What is the difference between an in-place upgrade and a clean (custom) installation? > How would you upgrade a Windows 7 computer to Windows 10? > What tasks should you perform prior to beginning an operating system upgrade? In this section, you will learn to: > Select the correct version and edition of Windows for a given implementation > Verify system compatibility before upgrading to a newer version of Windows Key terms for this section include the following:

10.4 Post-Installation

As you study this section, answer the following questions: > Why should you enable Windows Update immediately after installation? > How is Windows activated after installation? > What tools can you use to transfer user accounts, data, and settings from an old Windows system to a new one? > What should you do to secure a system after installing Windows? > What should you do to protect system data after installing Windows?

You have a computer with a removable disk drive formatted with NTFS. You want the drive to use FAT32 so it is compatible with more operating systems. The drive is currently configured using drive letter D:. Which of the following MUST you complete to accomplish this task?

Back up the data on the D: drive. Reformat the D: drive using FAT32. Restore the data. The only way to go from NTFS to FAT32 is to reformat the drive. Because reformatting destroys all data, you should back up the drive before formatting and then restore the data after formatting the drive.

You are a PC technician for a national computer retailer. A business customer asks you to build three custom computers to be used by employees at a branch office: > CAD / CAM design workstation > Home theater PC > Virtualization workstation Drag and drop each PC hardware configuration on the left to the most appropriate workstation type on the right.

CAD / CAM design workstation 2 GB GDDR5 PCIe video adapter 16 GB PC3-21300 DDR4 ECC RAM 1 TB SATA HD Virtualization workstation 32 GB PC4-21300 DDR4 RAM 4 TB SATA HD Integrated video adapter Home theater PC HDMI output Compact form factor 5.1 channel surround sound adapter TV tuner adapter

10.1.3 Practice Questions

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Windows

Client Hyper-V requires a 64-bit version of Windows 10 Professional or Enterprise. *To run virtual machines on a 32-bit Windows version, you must install a separate virtualization solution (e.g., VMware Player, VMware Workstation, Virtual PC, or VirtualBox).

10.5.9 Cloud Computing Facts

Cloud computing is a combination of software, data access, computation, and storage services provided to clients through the internet. > The term cloud is a metaphor for the internet, based on the basic cloud drawing used to represent the telephone network. It is now used to describe the internet infrastructure in computer network diagrams. > Typical cloud computing providers deliver common business applications that are accessed from a web service or software (like a web browser). > The cloud connection can exist over the internet or a LAN. > Cloud computing does not require end-user knowledge of the physical location and configuration of the system that delivers the services. Cloud computing can be implemented in several different ways, including the following:

Private cloud

Cloud-based computing resources for a single organization.

Community cloud

Cloud-based computing resources shared by several organizations.

Public cloud

Cloud-based computing resources such as platforms, applications, and storage that are made available to the general public by a cloud service provider.

10.4.2 Post-Installation Facts

Complete the following tasks following a successful installation of Windows: > Edit the BIOS/UEFI settings to boot from the hard drive first. This prevents the system from accidentally booting from the optical drive or the USB drive. > Update device drivers for unrecognized devices. During installation, drivers for many devices are installed from drivers on the installation disc. However, Windows may not include device drivers for all the hardware in the system. Use Device Manager to verify the status of all hardware devices. If necessary, manually download and install drivers for any unknown devices. > Configure Windows Update and download the latest updates. This may take some time to complete, so plan according in your deployment plan. > When Windows clients are installed into a Windows domain, verify that they are in the right time zone and are configured to get time from the correct time provider. Use the w32tm command line utility as follows: - w32tm /tz returns the current time zone settings on the client. - w32tm /query /source returns the time source being used by the Windows Time service on the client. - w32tm /query /status returns the status of the Windows Time service on the client. - w32tm /? displays command line help for other w32tm parameters that can be used for configuring, monitoring, and troubleshooting the Windows Time service on the client. > After installation, you must activate your copy of Windows. Activation does not send personal information to Microsoft (it isn't the same as registration). Some things to remember about activation are: - During activation, the product ID, hardware hash, and the product keys are verified through Microsoft. - You can activate over the internet. The system will warn you if your activation is about to expire. - If you reinstall Windows, it will need to be activated again. - As a best practice, consider not activating Windows until you are sure the system is stable. This allows you to use the system for several days without activation, letting you reinstall if necessary. - A significant hardware change, such as upgrading your motherboard, may require Windows to be reactivated. If this is the case, you might need to contact Microsoft to get a reactivation key. > Configure the Windows Firewall and install anti-malware software. Be sure to update your anti-malware definition files. > Migrate user configuration settings and data: - If you perform an in-place upgrade installation, user settings and data are automatically retained; you do not need to use these tools to transfer files. But you should verify that all installed applications run correctly. - If you perform a new installation on the existing system, run the transfer utility before performing the installation and save the resulting files to removable media or a network location. Following the installation, run the transfer utility to copy the data into the new installation. - If you are moving from an old computer to a new computer, you can transfer files directly between the two computers. - Migrating user settings and files does not migrate applications on the new computer, nor does it migrate system files such as fonts or drivers. > Once the installation is complete, install applications and add other Windows features. > Configure system backups and other data protection methods (such as System Protection and File History).

You're about to begin an upgrade of a Windows 7 workstation to Windows 10. What should you do before beginning? (Select TWO).

Create a system backup of the hard drive prior to running the upgrade. Verify that the computer meets the minimum requirements. Before beginning the upgrade, you should first verify that the system meets the minimum requirements for Windows 10. Next, you should create a system image backup of the hard drive. The installation routine will back up data automatically; however, you should have your own backup on hand in case something goes wrong during the upgrade process. If it does, you can simply restore the system image and have the original system back up and running.

Platform as a Service (PaaS)

Delivers everything a developer needs to build an application.

Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)

Delivers infrastructure to the client, such as processing, storage, networks, and virtualized environments.

Software as a Service (SaaS)

Delivers software applications to the client either over the internet or on a local area network.

Windows 10

Designed to address many of the issues customers had with Windows 8.

Windows 7

Developed to address many of the problems found in Windows Vista.

Your company has issued you a new laptop computer that contains a lot of memory and two very large hard disks. Since your computer at home is old and slow, you want to use your work computer for personal use as well. To keep your applications and files totally separate from the company's, you have been told you can run more than one version of Windows on the same computer, one for work, and one for personal use. Which of the following technologies would BEST meet your needs?

Dual boot A dual-boot or multiboot system is where two separate operating systems are installed on the same computer. This is accomplished by installing the second operating system on a separate partition or drive. After the second operating system has been installed, the computer, when started, will present a menu, letting you select which operating system from which to boot. When you are at home, you select the drive with your personal operating system. When at work, you select the driver with your work operating system. PXE is the Preboot eXecution Environment. A PXE boot is the process of loading a temporary operating system from the network from which you would normally install another operating system. Netboot is Apple's version of PXE and is used for the same basic purposes as PXE. The recovery partition boot is the process of booting to a partition that contains a backup image of your system. This is used to recover a corrupted operating system. You cannot run the operating from this recovery partition system as you would for work or home.

You want to install Windows on a mirrored disk array. You run the motherboard disk configuration utility and create the RAID 1 array, then configure the system to boot from the Windows installation disc. The Windows installation starts, but does not detect the RAID array. Which of the following will MOST likely allow the RAID array to be detected?

During the installation, browse to and select the appropriate driver for your RAID controller when prompted. During the installation, browse to and select the appropriate driver for your RAID controller when prompted where you want to install Windows. Windows requires the drivers for the RAID controller to be able to access the RAID array. When using a RAID array, the SATA mode in the UEFI configuration should be set to RAID. This mode must be selected for you to access the motherboard RAID configuration utility and create the array. Using IDE or AHCI for the SATA mode would disable the RAID controller on the motherboard, and each storage device would be seen as a separate disk. Booting to the hard drive would not work because the installation files are stored on the optical disc, not the hard drive.

Rachel, an employee in the support department, wants to run a virtual machine on her computer from which she can troubleshoot customer issues. Which of the following must you complete before virtualization will work on her computer?

Enable virtualization support in the BIOS settings. For virtualization to work on Rachel's PC, you must ensure that the virtualization support is enabled in the BIOS settings. Some CPUs will have Virtualization Support turned on by default, and others will not. Although additional memory will increase performance of a computer using virtualization, it may not be required depending on the amount of memory currently installed. Likewise, an additional hard disk may be advantages in storing or running virtual machines, but they are not a requirement. Most modern CPUs support virtualization and do not require the BIOS to be flashed.

Graphics Design or CAD/CAM Workstation

For a graphics design or CAD/CAM workstation, select the most powerful processor that you can afford. Graphics and CAD/CAM applications require a great deal of processing power. A 64-bit multi-core processor should be the minimum processor considered. Implement a high-end video adapter with extensive amounts of video memory implemented. Graphics and CAD/CAM applications require a great deal of video processing. Implement the maximum amount of RAM supported by the motherboard in triple- or quad-channel mode. *Because of the extensive mathematical calculations used by the software on these systems, it is strongly recommended that ECC memory be used.

Gaming System

Gaming applications require a great deal of processing power. A 64-bit multi-core processor should be the minimum processor considered. Gaming applications can cause the systems processor, RAM, and video adapter to generate excessive heat. You should implement a high-end cooling solution to dissipate this heat. Implement a high-end video adapter with a GPU. Gaming applications require a great deal of video processing. Implement a high-end audio adapter with a surround-sound speaker system.

You have a computer with a 64-bit dual-core processor that runs the 32-bit version of Windows 7 Professional edition. You would like to upgrade to the 64-bit version of Windows 10 Professional. You want to perform the upgrade with the least amount of effort possible. Which of the following steps are required to accomplish this? (Select TWO).

Get 64-bit drivers for all hardware. Perform a clean installation. When moving from a 32-bit operating system to a 64-bit operating system, you must perform a clean installation. An in-place upgrade is not possible. The 64-bit version of Windows requires 64-bit versions of all hardware drivers. You can, however, run 32-bit applications on a 64-bit processor with a 64-bit operating system. While the system will run better with a quad-core processor, it isn't required to complete the installation.

You are purchasing several PC system that will be used as thin clients in a large organization. Which of the following hardware selection criteria would be the MOST important for this system?

Gigabit Ethernet adapter A thin client only needs to be able to connect to a remote desktop session, so it only needs to meet the minimum requirements for running Windows locally. You should select a system with the fastest network adapter supported by the network it will be connected to. Gigabit speeds (or faster) are recommended. This will help ensure that the remote desktop session provides a reasonable end user experience. A RAID 0 array, high-end video adapter, or 8-core CPU really isn't needed in this type of system.

You have just purchased a new home and want to purchase a home theater computer system. Which of the following hardware selection criteria are the MOST important for this system? (Select TWO).

HTPC form factor Video card with HDMI output A video card with HDMI output and an HTPC form factor is more appropriate for a home theater system. A RAID 5 disk array, 12-core CPU, and quad-channel RAM are more appropriate for a virtualization workstation.

You are a PC technician for a national computer retailer. A customer asks you to build three custom computers for him to use at his home office. He requests a gaming PC, a home office server, and a thick client workstation. Drag and drop each PC hardware configuration on the left to the most appropriate workstation type on the right.

Home office server 2 TB RAID 5 disk array 600 W power supply No audio adapter Integrated video adapter Gaming PC 1000 W power supply 1 TB SATA HD Dual SLI 6 GB PCIe video adapters 5.1 channel surround sound adapter Liquid CPU cooler Thick client workstation 400 W power supply 500 GB SATA HD 512 MB PCIe video adapter Basic desktop applications installed

You are a PC technician for a national computer retailer. You are asked to build each of the systems listed on the right. You need to use the most appropriate hardware components to ensure that each of these systems will fulfill its intended role. Drag and drop the most appropriate list of components on the left to the system type on the right that needs the component to function fully. (One list of components will not be the most appropriate for any listed system.)

Home office server 2 TB RAID 5-disk array 600W power supply No audio adapter Integrated video adapter Gaming PC 1000W power supply 1 TB SATA HD Dual SLI 6GB PCIe video adapters 5.1 channel surround sound adapter Liquid CPU cooler Home theater PC HDMI output Compact form factor 5.1 channel surround sound adapter TV tuner adapter Virtualization workstation AMD 12-core 4 GHz CPU 4 TB SATA HD 32 GB DDR4 RAM Hardware-assisted virtualization Thin client workstation Intel Celeron dual-core 2.7 GHz CPU 500 GB SATA HD 2 GB DDR3 RAM Few or no applications installed Audio/video editing workstation Intel Core i7 six-core 3.4 GHz CPU 2 TB SSD SATA HD 16 GB DDR4 RAM High-end audio adapter with speaker system High-end video adapter with dual displays

10.5.4 Hyper-V Facts

Hyper-V, Microsoft's enterprise hypervisor, was formerly used exclusively in the Windows Server product line. Windows 10 implements a modified version of this technology as Client Hyper-V. Client Hyper-V: > Runs virtual machines entirely outside of the Windows OS. > Is very similar to the version of Hyper-V used on Windows server systems. > Is disabled by default. > If enabled, loads Hyper-V first and then loads the Windows OS on top of it. > Uses the Hyper-V Virtual Machine Connection application to connect to a virtual machine. > Uses Hyper-V Virtual Machine Manager (VMM) for VM management. The following table identifies Client Hyper-V requirements:

Which term describes the layer of software that resides between the virtual operating system and the physical hardware it runs on in a virtualization environment?

Hypervisor A hypervisor is a thin layer of software that resides between the virtual operating system(s) and the hardware. A hypervisor allows virtual machines to interact with the hardware without going through the host operating system. A hypervisor manages access to system resources such as: CPU Storage RAM A virtual machine is a software implementation of a computer system that executes programs like a physical machine. A Virtual hard disk is a disk file used by a virtual machine. Workload management relates to the portability of virtual machines.

You were recently hired by a small start-up company. The company is in a small office and has several remote employees. You have been asked to find a business service that would accommodate the current size of the company but would also be able to scale as the company grows. The service needs to provide adequate storage, as well as additional computing power. Which cloud service model should you use?

IaaS Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) delivers infrastructure to the client, such as processing, storage, networks, and virtualized environments. The client deploys and runs software without purchasing servers, data center space, or network equipment. Software as a Service (SaaS) delivers software applications to the client either over the Internet or on a local area network. Platform as a Service (PaaS) delivers everything a developer needs to build an application onto the cloud infrastructure. The deployment comes without the cost and complexity of buying and managing the underlying hardware and software layers. Data as a Service (DaaS) stores and provides data from a centralized location without the need for local collection and storage.

Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)

IaaS delivers infrastructure to the client, such as processing, storage, networks, and virtualized environments. The client deploys and runs software without purchasing servers, data center space, or network equipment.

10.1.2 Component Selection Facts

If you are purchasing a new computer or building a new computer, you need to ensure that the hardware you select can accomplish the work that will be expected of it. In most organizations, a "one-size-fits-all" approach to selecting computing hardware simply won't work. You need to evaluate the role of the user who will use the system and then create a list of specifications that will ensure the hardware can fulfill that role. This lesson covers the following topics: > Graphics design or CAD/CAM workstation > Audio/video editing workstation > Virtualization workstation > Gaming system > Standard thick client > Thin client > Home or small office server

You are an IT administrator for a large company that is doing very well in their business endeavors. As a result, the company is hiring new employees on a regular basis. In addition to your normal workload, you have been asked to install and configure the new employees' computers with a Windows operating system and the applications your company uses to do their business. To make this process easier, you only give new employees the choice of one of two laptops. Which of the installation types would make the BEST use of your time installing and configuring these laptops?

Image deployment Since only two types of computers are being offered, using an image preloaded with the correct drivers, applications, and files is the quickest and easiest way to deploy Windows and any supplemental software (such as Microsoft Office). A recovery partition is used to restore a corrupt computer back to the state it was in at purchase. This option would not provide all the customizations needed for the company software. An upgrade is only used to migrate from an existing operating system to a newer operating system. Since these are new computers, an upgrade in not necessary or possible. A clean install is the process of installing Windows over the top of an existing operating system and, in the process, cleaning or erasing all of the existing data. This would require more time and would not install any of the supplemental software required.

Home theater system

Implement a high-end audio adapter with a surround-sound speaker system.

You want to be able to monitor and filter VM-to-VM traffic within a virtual network. What should you do?

Implement a virtual firewall within the hypervisor. Virtualized hosts are susceptible to the same network exploits as physical network hosts and need to be protected by a firewall. By implementing a virtual firewall within the hypervisor itself, you can monitor and filter traffic on the virtual network as it flows between virtual machines. While routing VM-to-VM traffic through a physical firewall would work, it is very inefficient. A virtual router with VRF is used to create multiple networks from a single router interface. Configuring VLAN membership would not allow you to monitor and filter traffic.

Full

In full virtualization, the virtual machine completely simulates a real physical host. This allows most operating systems and applications to run within the virtual machine without being modified in any way.

Para-virtualization

In para-virtualization, the hardware is not virtualized. Be aware of the following: > All of the guest operating systems running on the hypervisor directly access various hardware resources in the physical device; components are not virtual. > The guest operating systems run in isolated domains on the same physical hardware. > The operating system or application must be modified before they can run in a para-virtualization environment.

Partial

In partial virtualization, only some of the components of the virtual machine are virtualized. Be aware of the following: > The operating system uses some virtual components and some real physical hardware components in the actual device where the hypervisor is running. > The operating system or application must be modified to run in a partial virtualization environment.

You want to upgrade your Windows 7 system to Windows 10. You want to keep your personal settings intact and complete the upgrade as quickly as possible. You purchase an upgrade version of Windows and perform an in-place upgrade. Which of the following is the BEST next step?

Make sure that all installed applications run correctly. When you perform an in-place upgrade, user data and installed applications are preserved following the upgrade. You should make sure that necessary applications still run, but you do not need to reinstall applications or copy user settings.

Standard Thick Client

Make sure the hardware meets recommended requirements for running the selected operating system (such as Windows or Linux). Make sure the system has enough processing power, disk space, and RAM to support the desktop applications that will run on it. A standard thick client workstation should be optimized to run desktop productivity applications.

You need to install Windows 10 on a new computer system that uses a SATA SSD device to store data. Which of the following is the BEST method for installing Windows 10 on this system?

Install Windows the same way you would a system that uses a standard hard disk drive. Because the SSD drive uses a SATA interface, you can install Windows on it the same way that you would on a standard hard disk drive. It's unlikely that you would need to load special drivers to access the SSD device. Setting the SATA configuration to RAID in the UEFI firmware would require at least one more identical SSD device to be added to the system and a RAID array be configured before you could install Windows.

Your supervisor recently purchased 100 desktop computer systems and 100 new Windows 10 licenses for your organization's accounting department. She received a single Windows 10 installation disc with the licenses. Which of the following would be the BEST installation methods to use? (Select TWO).

Install one system and image it to the other systems. Use a network installation. The best installation options in this scenario is to either perform a network installation or use imaging. In a network installation, you would copy the installation media to a Windows Deployment Services (WDS) server, configure each new workstation to use PXE boot, boot them from the WDS server over the network, and then run the install. Alternatively, you could install Windows on one of the systems and then use imaging software to take an image of that system and copy it to the remaining 99 systems over a network connection. Installing one system at a time from the installation disc would take a considerable amount of time. Burning multiple copies of the installation disc or creating multiple flash drives and then installing 100 systems from them would be time-consuming.

Bootable Flash Drive

Instead of installing from the installation disc, you can create a bootable USB flash drive and copy the installation files to that drive. Microsoft provides a utility called the Windows 7 USB/DVD Download Tool that can be used to automate the process.

You are the network administrator for a small company. You purchase eight copies of Windows 10 at a local retail outlet. You successfully install Windows on eight computers in the office. A month later, you start receiving calls from those who have used those copies of Windows saying that they are no longer able to log on to their computers. Which of the following will BEST resolve this issue?

Instruct the employees to activate their Windows installation. You have a 30-day grace period in which to activate your Windows product installation. If the grace period expires and you have not completed activation, all features of Windows except the product activation feature will stop working. All customers who purchase retail packaged products or a new computer from an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) have to activate the product.

Windows 8/8.1

Introduced major changes to the Windows OS.

You have just purchased a new computer that runs Windows 10. You would like to transfer all of the applications and user data from your old computer, which is running Windows 7, to the new computer. Which of the following steps is the BEST course of action?

Manually install applications, copy data, and configure settings on the new computer. There are no built-in Windows tools to transfer applications, user data, and settings from Windows 7 to Windows 10. This has to be done manually or using third-party tools. You will then need to reinstall any applications on the new computer. Windows Easy Transfer is not compatible with Windows 10. Moving the hard disk will not reinstall the applications for Windows 10. Moving the hard disk from the old computer and reinstalling Windows onto the old hard disk will not keep installed applications.

Hyper-V

Microsoft's enterprise hypervisor.

What key advantage does a virtual router have over a physical router?

Multiple networks can be connected to a single interface. The key advantage of a virtual router is it can support multiple networks on a single router interface. It does this by using a different routing table for each network. Physical routers are limited to a single network on each interface. Like physical routers, virtual routers use routing protocols to route data between networks. The Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol is used by physical routers to specify backup routers in the case of a failure. Virtual routers do not offer significant performance increases.

Take these actions to use Client Hyper-V:

N/A

Types of virtualization include the following:

N/A

Virtual networking can be implemented in Client Hyper-V as follows:

N/A

Thin client

Needs to be able to connect to a remote desktop session.

You are an IT administrator for your company. You have been tasked with the assignment of installing 300 copies of Windows 10. You need to finish this task as quickly and efficiently as possible. Which of the following boot methods would be the BEST method for installing Windows under these circumstances?

PXE Performing the install from the network by means of PXE (pre-boot execution) will allow you to quickly install the required 300 computers from one location. Depending on the PXE environment used, you can often remotely reboot specific computers, and they will automatically know that an install is required and will perform the desired steps with minimal intervention from an IT administrator. External solid state/flash drives, USB, and DVD boot methods all require the IT administrator to visit each computer and perform some of the setup steps manually. Therefore, these methods can be slower and more time consuming.

Which of the following best describes the Platform as a Service (PaaS) cloud computing service model?

PaaS delivers everything a developer needs to build an application onto the cloud infrastructure. Platform as a Service (PaaS) delivers everything a developer needs to build an application onto the cloud infrastructure. The deployment comes without the cost and complexity of buying and managing the underlying hardware and software layers. Software as a Service (SaaS) delivers software applications to the client either over the internet or on a local area network. Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) delivers infrastructure to the client, such as processing, storage, networks, and virtualized environments. The client deploys and runs software without purchasing servers, data center space, or network equipment. Data as a Service (DaaS) stores and provides data from a centralized location without the need for local collection and storage.

Platform as a Service (PaaS)

PaaS delivers everything a developer needs to build an application. The deployment comes without the cost and complexity of buying and managing the underlying hardware and software layers.

Match each cloud computing definition on the left with the appropriate characteristic on the right. Each characteristic may be used once, more than once, or not at all.

Provides resources to a single organization. Private cloud Combines public, private, and community cloud resources from different service providers. Hybrid cloud Designed to be shared by several organizations. Community cloud Provides computing resources that are accessible by the general public. Public cloud Keeps one organization data separate and secure from any other organization using the same service provider. Private cloud In a public cloud, computing resources such as platforms, applications, and storage are made available to the general public by a cloud service provider. A private cloud provides resources to a single organization. The cloud service provider ensures the organization's data is kept separate and secure from any other organization using the same service provider. A community cloud is designed to be shared by several organizations. A hybrid cloud combines public, private, and community cloud resources from different service providers.

You have a workstation running a 64-bit version of Windows 8.1 Professional that you would like to upgrade to Windows 10 Professional. You want to perform the upgrade with the lowest cost and least effort. Which of the following would be the BEST way to install Windows 10?

Purchase a 64-bit upgrade version of Windows 10 and perform an in-place upgrade. You can purchase a 64-bit upgrade version of Windows 10 when moving from Windows 7. In this scenario, you can perform an in-place upgrade because you are moving to the same or higher edition. If you were moving to a lower edition (such as a Home edition), you would need to perform a new installation. You can't upgrade from a 64-bit version of Windows to a 32-bit version of Windows.

You have a workstation running Windows Vista Business edition that you would like to upgrade to Windows 10 Enterprise edition. You want to perform the upgrade with the least amount of effort and cost. Which of the following would BEST meet your needs?

Purchase a full version of Windows 10 and perform a custom installation. You must purchase a full version of Windows 10 when moving from Windows XP and perform a clean installation. An in-place upgrade is only possible when moving from Windows 7 or 8 to Windows 10. Because you are performing a clean installation, all of the user profile data on the Vista installation should be backed up first using WET or USMT. After the installation of Windows 10 is complete, you should restore the user profile data and then reinstall all applications.

You are purchasing a PC system that will be used as a file and print server in a small business. Which of the following hardware selection criteria is the MOST important for this system? (Select TWO).

RAID 1+0 array 64-bit multi-core processor The following hardware selection criteria is most important for a PC system that will be used as a file and printer server in a small business: > RAID 1+0 array > 64-bit multi-core processor A high-end video board with HDMI output is not required for a server system. A RAID 0 array offers performance, but does not protect data with redundancy.

A company has subscribed to a cloud service that offers cloud applications and storage space. Through acquisition, the number of company employees quickly doubled. The cloud service vendor was able to add cloud services to these additional employees without requiring hardware changes. Which of the following cloud concepts does this represent?

Rapid elasticity Rapid elasticity describes the cloud provider's ability to increase or decrease service levels to meet customer needs without requiring hardware changes. Measured service refers to the way cloud services are measured or metered for billing purposes or according to a service level agreement. An on-demand cloud service is available to user at any time. Cloud services providers use resource pooling to supply services to multiple customers using shared physical resources.

Gaming system

Require a great deal of processing power.

Graphics design or CAD/CAM workstation

Require a great deal of processing power.

Virtualization workstation

Require extensive RAM and CPU processing power.

Audio/video editing workstation

Require extensive video processing and screen space.

Unattended

Requires no interaction from the user during the installation process.

Which of the following cloud computing solutions delivers software applications to a client either over the internet or on a local area network?

SaaS Software as a Service (SaaS) delivers software applications to the client either over the internet or on a local area network. Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) delivers infrastructure to the client, such as processing, storage, networks, and virtualized environments. The client deploys and runs software without purchasing servers, data center space, or network equipment. Platform as a Service (PaaS) delivers everything a developer needs to build an application onto the cloud infrastructure. The deployment comes without the cost and complexity of buying and managing the underlying hardware and software layers. Data as a Service (DaaS) stores and provides data from a centralized location without the need for local collection and storage.

Software as a Service (SaaS)

SaaS delivers software applications to the client either over the internet or on a local area network. SaaS can be: > A simple multi-tenancy implementation in which customers have their own resources that are segregated from other customers. > A fine grain multi-tenancy implementation in which resources are shared, but data is segregated from other customers.

Audio/Video Editing Workstation

Select the most powerful processor that you can afford. Audio and video editing applications require a great deal of processing power. A 64-bit multi-core processor should be the minimum processor considered. Implement a high-end video adapter with a large amount of video memory and multiple display outputs. Audio and video editing applications require extensive video processing and screen space. Implement a high-end audio adapter and speaker system. Implement a very large, very fast hard disk drive. Audio and video editing applications require extensive disk space and speed. You may want to consider using a combination of the following storage devices: > A fast SSD drive for projects currently being worked on. > A large HDD drive for archiving data and backing up the SSD drive.

Move a Virtual Machine

Server versions of Hyper-V provide many virtual machine migration tools that you can use to move a VM between hypervisor hosts. However, Client Hyper-V does not include most of these features. To move a virtual machine between client Hyper-V hosts, you must do the following: 1. Export the VM on the source system using Hyper-V Manager. 2. Copy the exported VM files from the source system to the destination system. 3. Import the VM on the destination system using Hyper-V Manager. As you do so, you must select one of the following import options: - Register the VM in place using its existing unique ID. - Restore the VM using its existing unique ID. - Copy the VM and create a new unique ID.

System

System requirements for Client Hyper-V include the following: > A 64-bit CPU. > A modern Intel or AMD microprocessor that includes Second Level Address Translation (SLAT) technology. > Virtualization enabled in the BIOS/UEFI configuration. > At least 4 GB of RAM in the system. However, much more RAM than this will be required if you choose to run multiple virtual machines.

Standard thick client

Should be optimized to run desktop productivity applications.

Network installation

The Windows installation files must first be copied to a network location.

Virtualization

The ability to install and run multiple operating systems concurrently on a single physical machine.

Physical machine

The actual system hardware, such as the hard disk drive(s), optical drive, RAM, processors, etc.

A technician is unable to install virtualization software on a host computer. The host has more free disk space than required. Which of the following is MOST likely to be the cause?

The motherboard UEFI/BIOS doesn't support hardware assisted virtualization. Most virtualization software requires that the motherboard UEFI/BIOS supports hardware assisted virtualization. While a CPU with multiple core processors will increase performance, it is not usually a requirement for virtualization software. Virtualization software may require a minimum amount of physical memory. However, it is not likely that it would not install if there were not enough memory to support both the host and any VM. While placing VM files on an auxiliary hard drive may increase performance, it is unlikely to be a requirement to install the virtualization software.

Match the virtualization implementations on the left with the appropriate characteristic on the right. Each type of implementation may be used once, more than once, or not at all.

The virtual machine completely simulates a physical computer system. Full virtualization Operating systems do not need modification to run within virtual machines. Full virtualization Only some of the components of a virtual machine are virtualized. Partial virtualization Guest operating systems directly access hardware resources in the hypervisor host system. Paravirtualization In full virtualization, the virtual machine completely simulates a real physical host. This allows most operating systems and applications to run within the virtual machine without being modified in any way. In partial virtualization, only some of the components of the virtual machine are virtualized. The operating system uses some virtual components and some real physical hardware components in the actual device where the hypervisor is running. In paravirtualization, the hardware is not virtualized. All of the guest operating systems running on the hypervisor directly access various hardware resources in the physical device; components are not virtual.

You are the IT administrator for your company. You have several users who want to work from home by connecting to a server running at the corporate headquarters. Your manager has asked you to keep costs to a minimum as you provide computers for this environment. Which of the following types of PCs would work BEST for these remote users?

Thin client A thin client only needs to be able to connect to a remote desktop session. As such, it only needs to meet the minimum requirements for running Windows locally. A thick client, CAD/CAM workstation, and tablets have additional requirements to run their operating system and applications.

You own a custom PC retail store. A small business client asks you to build three workstations for her organization: > Virtualization workstation > Video editing workstation > Thin client PC Drag and drop each PC hardware configuration on the left to the most appropriate workstation type on the right.

Thin client PC Intel Celeron dual-core 2.7GHz CPU 320 GB SATA HD 2 GB DDR3 RAM Few or no applications installed Video editing workstation Intel Core i7 six-core 3.4 GHz CPU 1 TB SSD SATA HD 16 GB DDR4 RAM Video capture card Virtualization Workstation AMD 12-core 4 GHZ CPU 4 TB SATA HD 32 GB DDR4 RAM Hardware-assisted virtualization (HAV)

Configure Virtual Networking

To configure virtual networking: > Choose the type of network you want to set up: - External virtual network - Internal virtual network - Private virtual network > Use the Virtual Switch Manager to select an NIC if you are configuring an external virtual network.

Create Virtual Machines

To create virtual machines, run Hyper-V Manager and specify the following parameters: > A name for the new VM > The virtual machine's generation > The amount of RAM the VM is allowed to use > The shared network switch that you created earlier for the VM to use for networking > The VHD file you want to use - You can create a new VHD file or use an existing one. - You can use the .vhdx or .vhd format. The .vhd format is older, but is more compatible with other hypervisors. > The optical drive you want to use. - You can use either a physical optical drive or a virtual .iso file as the optical drive used by the VM. - You can install an operating system directly from an ISO file instead of burning it to disk.

Enable Hyper-V

To enable Hyper-V, complete the following steps: 1. Open Settings. 2. Select Apps. 3. Under Related settings, select Programs and Features. 4. In the left pane, select Turn Windows features on or off. 5. Mark Hyper-V and select OK. The system will reboot several times as Hyper-V is enabled.

Repair installation

To fix a currently installed Windows implementation.

Network Installation

To perform a network installation, the Windows installation files must first be copied to a network location. Then, the installation process is run remotely over a network connection. This allows multiple systems to be installed at the same time using the same installation files. To do this, you must first: > Configure a Windows Deployment Services (WDS) server. This server contains the files needed to install Windows on remote computer systems over a network connection. WDS functions in conjunction with the Preboot Execution Environment (PXE) to load a miniature version of Windows, known as the Windows Preinstallation Environment (Windows PE), on network hosts. Windows PE is a minimal version of the Windows operating system. Its purpose is to get a basic system up and running such that the host can connect to the WDS server and install a full version of Windows. > Boot the host computer where Windows is to be installed using a PXE boot. The computer will connect to the WDS server and boot into Windows PE. Once done, Windows can be installed locally from the WDS server.

Start the Virtual Machine

To start the virtual machine, power it on in Hyper-V Manager. If you created a new VHD file, then you must install an operating system. If you choose to install Windows, then you should install Integration Services (IS) after the installation is complete. IS dramatically improves VM performance by installing modified disk, network, and mouse drivers inside the VM that are Hyper-V aware. In addition, IS lets you cut and paste between the host and guest Windows operating systems installed within VMs. It also enables the mouse to move smoothly in and out of the Virtual Machine Connection window.

Home or small office server

Typically used for media streaming, file sharing, and printer sharing.

You have been asked to install Windows 10 on 30 different computers for a new branch office your company is setting up. The computers have been purchased from different companies and have different hardware. Which method should you use to reduce the installation time and the effort you need to spend?

Unattended To simplify and speed up installation, perform an unattended installation. The unattended answer file contains responses to common setup questions. You simply start the installation and direct it to reference the answer file, and the installation completes without your intervention. You cannot use an image-based solution because this requires that all hardware be similar. A network or optical disc-based install will not simplify the installation. You must still move from system to system to answer all of the installation prompts during the installation process.

In-Place upgrade

Updates your current Windows installation to a newer version of Windows.

You are preparing to install a 64-bit version of Windows 10 on a computer that is currently running a 32-bit version of Windows 7. You perform a hardware inventory on the computer and note the following: Processor = 2.0 GHz Free hard drive space = 200 GB RAM = 1 GB DVD drive = 18x 100 Mbps NIC You need to prepare this computer to ensure that it meets the minimum hardware requirements of Windows 10. What should you do?

Upgrade to at least 2 GB of RAM. The minimum memory requirement for a 64-bit Windows 10 installation is 2 GB (more is recommended). The minimum requirements for running 64-bit Windows 10 are listed below: 1 GHz or faster processor 2 GB RAM 20 GB of free disk space DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver 800 x 600 display A 32-bit Windows 7 operating system only requires 1 GB RAM.

You manage the desktop computers at your company. You are in charge of 100 computers, all of which run Windows 7. You want to upgrade all computers to Windows 10. Prior to the upgrade, you need to verify the compatibility of each computer with Windows 10. You want to gather the necessary information as quickly as possible. Which of the following will BEST collect the required information?

Use the Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit (MAP). For upgrades on larger networks, you can use the Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit (MAP) to automatically scan multiple computers and identify each computer's compatibility for an upgrade to Windows 10. MAP checks hardware compatibility, identifies the availability of updated device drivers, and recommends a migration path to Windows 10. The Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor tests each computer's compatibility with Windows 7 instead of Windows 10. The same is true of the Windows 8 Upgrade Assistant. Use the User State Migration Tool (USMT) to transfer user settings and data from the old installation to the new installation.

You recently purchased a copy of Windows 10 from a retail store. The system you want to install Windows on doesn't have an optical drive. What is the BEST option for installing Windows in this scenario?

Use the Windows USB/DVD Download Tool to copy the installation files to a USB flash drive. The best option in this scenario is to run the Windows USB/DVD Download Tool on a different computer to copy the Windows 10 installation media to a USB flash drive. Then you can boot the system where you want to install Windows from the flash drive and complete the install. While a network install using a WDS server is possible in this scenario, it would require considerably more time, expertise, and hardware. The same is true of using an imaging solution. You can only perform a Reset installation on an existing Windows 10 system.

10.3.6 Installation Facts

Use the following steps to install Windows from the installation media: 1. Prepare the system hard disk(s). If you are performing a clean install on a new hard disk, you can partition and format the disk during the installation process. However, you will need to prepare disks before the installation if you want to install Windows on a hardware RAID array (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, etc.). Some motherboards include an integrated RAID controller that allows you to build an array from multiple SATA hard disks installed in the system. You can also install a RAID controller board in an expansion slot to define a RAID array. If you need to configure a RAID array prior to installation, do the following: > Install the drives required to support the desired RAID level in the system. > Do one of the following: - If using an integrated RAID controller on the motherboard, access the BIOS/UEFI configuration interface and enable RAID instead of traditional SATA operations. - If using a RAID controller board, install the board in an expansion slot and then boot the computer. During system boot, the RAID BIOS will load. Press the key combination specified in the RAID BIOS screen to enter the RAID configuration utility. > Define a new RAID array of the desired type using the disks installed in the system. *Adding a hard disk to a RAID array will destroy all existing data on that disk. Be sure to back up any data you want to keep before adding the disk to the array. 2. Insert the installation media (such as a DVD or USB flash drive) and then boot from that media. 3. During the first part of the installation, Windows loads the necessary files it needs to start the installation. During this phase, you may need to load additional drivers to support your storage controller so that Windows can write to the disk. This commonly occurs when installing to a RAID array. To do this, select Load Driver. You must have the necessary drivers available on a USB flash drive. 4. After the initial files and drivers are loaded, you select the disk where you want to install Windows. At this point you can choose an existing partition (if one exists), or create a new partition. 5. After Windows prepares the disks, it starts copying files to the hard disk. When the file copy is complete, the system will reboot. Leave the installation media in the drive until prompted to remove it. 6. After the system reboots, Windows configures the system. You will be prompted for configuration information such as the region and language, the computer name, date and time, and network settings. In addition to using an installation DVD, you can also install Windows using the methods mentioned below.

The servers for the company are all virtual machines and hosted on the same hypervisor. You need to keep users in all other departments from accessing the virtual servers used by the finance department. Which of the following technologies should you use to logically isolate the network?

VLANs A virtual LAN (VLAN) uses switch ports to define a broadcast domain. When you define a VLAN, you assign devices on different switch ports to a separate logical (or virtual) LAN. NIC teaming is used to combine two or more physical connections into one logical connection and does not isolate networks. While MAC filtering could be used to control access, it is easily bypassed by MAC spoofing. Subnetting is used to divide large networks into smaller networks. Subnetting can be used to isolate sensitive systems, but it is not as secure as using VLANs.

Which of the following statements about virtual NICs are true? (Select TWO.)

Virtual NICs need the appropriate driver installed to function. Multiple virtual NICs can be added to a virtual machine. Within each virtual machine, you can configure one or more virtual network interfaces, which function in much the same manner as physical network interfaces. Virtual interfaces use Ethernet standards to transmit and receive frames on the network. The operating system within the virtual machine must have the appropriate driver installed to support the virtual network interface, just as with a physical network interface. When you configure a virtual network interface within a virtual machine's configuration, you can specify: > The type of physical network interface to emulate. This allows for the best possible driver support by the operating system within the virtual machine. > A MAC address. Most hypervisors automatically assign a MAC address to each virtual network interface. However, some hypervisors allow you to use a custom MAC address, if needed. > The network to connect to. Most hypervisors allow you to define many different virtual networks. > When you configure a virtual network interface, you will select which virtual network you want it to be connected to.

Which term refers to a software implementation of a computer system that executes programs like a physical machine?

Virtual machine A virtual machine is a software implementation of a computer system that executes programs like a physical machine. A virtual machine functions as a self-contained and autonomous system. A hypervisor is a thin layer of software that resides between the virtual operating system(s) and the hardware. The physical host is the actual hardware that the hypervisor software runs on. Workload management relates to the portability of virtual machines.

Virtualization Workstation

Virtualization hosts require extensive RAM and CPU processing power. Each virtual machine running on the system must share the system processor and RAM; therefore, you need to implement the maximum amount of RAM supported by the motherboard in triple- or quad-channel mode. A 64-bit quad-core processor should be the minimum processor considered. You may want to consider an eight-core processor or a server system with multiple physical processor sockets. Video and audio performance are of secondary concern on a virtualization system.

10.5.2 Virtualization Facts

Virtualization is the ability to install and run multiple operating systems concurrently on a single physical machine. Most virtualization solutions include the following components:

You are in the process of preparing a storage device and must determine which file system to use. Under which of the following conditions are you MOST likely to you choose exFAT over FAT32 or NTFS? (Select TWO).

When formatting removable flash devices. When storing files larger than 4 GB in size. exFAT was designed to optimize storage for removable flash devices. Windows does not currently support using exFAT for hard drives. exFAT supports file sizes over 4 GB (FAT32 has a 4 GB file size limitation). Use FAT32 when creating a volume smaller than 10 MB.

10.2.2 Windows Versions Facts

When purchasing a new computer, or upgrading an existing computer, one of the first choices you will need to make is which Windows OS version and edition to install. When deciding on a particular Windows version or edition, consider the following general information: > Each Windows OS edition has different features and limitations. For example, Windows 10 Home edition does not include BitLocker support. When deciding on an OS edition, first identify the intended use of the computer system, and then select the edition with the appropriate features. > In addition to the version and edition, you will also need to select which Windows OS architecture to install. Each OS has either a 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) architecture edition. - The biggest advantage to using a 64-bit version is support for more than 4GB of memory (most 32-bit systems can use only about 3GB of memory). You would also choose a 64-bit version if you needed to run 64-bit applications or use hardware that had only 64-bit drivers. - You must have a 64-bit processor to run a 64-bit operating system. You can, however, run a 32-bit operating system on a 64-bit processor. - A 64-bit operating system requires 64-bit drivers. For this reason, older hardware (that has only 32-bit drivers available) will not work on a 64-bit operating system. - A 64-bit operating system can run both 32-bit and 64-bit applications; a 32-bit operating system cannot run a 64-bit application. Some 32-bit applications running on a 64-bit version of Windows will have errors that do not exist on 32-bit systems, so vendors might need to release patches for these applications.

Windows 10

Windows 10 is the most recent version of the Windows OS and was released in 2015. Windows 10 was designed to address many of the shortcomings and issues customers had with Windows 8. Windows 10 was offered as a free upgrade to anyone using an older version of Windows 7 or 8. Windows 10 introduced the following features: Universal Windows Platform (UWP) Native Ubuntu Linux compatibility Cortana, Microsoft's "intelligent personal assistant" software Microsoft Edge web browser (replaces Microsoft Internet Explorer) DirectX 12 and WDDM 2.0 support Start menu reintroduced with new tile design Improved security features Minimum Hardware Requirements: 1 GHz processor with support for PAE, NX, and SSE2 1 GB RAM (2 GB for a 64-bit system) 16 GB free disk space (20 GB for a 64-bit system) DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM driver DVD-ROM drive (if installing from a DVD)

Windows 7

Windows 7, which was released in 2009, was developed to address many of the problems found in Windows Vista. Windows 7 introduced the following features not found in previous versions: > Enhanced Aero features, including: - Snap (maximizes window when dragged to top of screen) - Shake (hide/show all windows except for the window being "shaken") - Peek (reveals the desktop by making all windows transparent) > Redesigned taskbar with the ability to pin applications. > Libraries. > Improved backup and restore flexibility. > XP Mode (Professional, Ultimate, and Enterprise only). > HomeGroup, which allows a group of PCs on a home network to share files and printers. HomeGroup simplifies the management of workgroups for administrators. Both HomeGroup and workgroup can co-exist. Minimum Hardware Requirements: > 1 GHz processor > 1 GB RAM (2 GB for a 64-bit system) > 16 GB free disk space (20 GB for a 64-bit system) > 128 MB video memory with DirectX 9 support > DVD-ROM drive (if installing from a DVD)

Windows 8/8.1

Windows 8 was released in 2012 and introduced major changes to the Windows OS. A year later, Windows 8.1 was offered as a free upgrade in order to fix several issues. Windows 8/8.1 introduced the following features: UEFI integration (including UEFI Secure Boot) Hybrid Boot mode USB 3.0 support Windows Metro UI, which is optimized for touchscreen devices Windows Store apps Charms and the charm toolbar, which provides access to system and app controls Start button removed (Windows 8) Start button reintroduced (Windows 8.1) Start screen (replaced the traditional Start menu) OneDrive integration (Windows 8.1) Minimum Hardware Requirements: 1 GHz processor with support for PAE, NX, and SSE2 1 GB RAM (2 GB for a 64-bit system) 16 GB free disk space (20 GB for a 64-bit system) DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM driver DVD-ROM drive (if installing from a DVD)

You have a fairly new computer that was installed with an old version of Windows Vista. This was required to fix some software your company is still supporting. To maintain the data collected while running Vista, you decide that it would be best to upgrade this computer to Windows 10 instead of doing a clean install. Knowing that you can't upgrade directly to Windows 10 from Vista, you plan to first upgrade to Windows 7 and then upgrade from Windows 7 to Windows 10. Which of the following would BEST help you determine whether the computer will support Windows 7?

Windows Upgrade Advisor You should run the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor to see if your PC is ready for Windows 7. It scans your hardware, devices, and installed programs for known compatibility issues and will give you guidance on how to resolve any potential issues found. It also recommends steps you should take before you upgrade. USMT (User State Migration Tool) is a Microsoft command line utility program intended to let advanced users transfer files and settings between PCs. Windows Easy Transfer is a Microsoft transfer program that allows users of the Windows operating system to transfer personal files and settings from a computer running an earlier version of Windows to a computer running a newer version. Windows Update is used to provide updates like service packs and patches for the Windows operating system currently installed on the computer. It does not update or migrate data to a newer operating system.

10.2.4 Installation Planning Facts

Windows installation will go smoother if you take the time to plan and prepare prior to performing the installation. After identifying the operating system version and edition you would like to use, the first step prior to purchase and installation of the operating system is to verify that the operating system is compatible with the hardware and software you will use. > Check the hardware compatibility list (HCL) to verify that hardware is compatible with the operating system. > Go to the hardware or software vendor's website and check for operating system compatibility. > Obtain the latest drivers for all hardware. Remember, 32-bit drivers must be used on older 32-bit operating systems while 64-bit drivers should be used with 64-bit operating systems. > If you are installing a new version of Windows on an existing computer, run the Upgrade Advisor (if you're upgrading to Windows 7) or the Upgrade Assistant (if you're upgrading to Windows 8 or 10) to determine whether your system is compatible. These tools scan your system and verify that hardware is sufficient and compatible with the new operating system. They can also identify valid upgrade paths from your current operating system version. > For upgrades on larger networks, you can use the Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit (MAP) to automatically scan multiple computers and identify each computer's compatibility for an upgrade to a newer version of Windows. MAP checks hardware compatibility, identifies the availability of updated device drivers, and recommends a migration path. After you are sure that the system hardware and software is compatible with the new operating system, you need to choose an installation method, either an in-place upgrade or a clean install. Be aware of the following: > Upgrade versions of Windows are available if you have an existing installation of Windows and want to install a newer version on the same computer. Upgrade versions usually cost less than buying a full version of Windows. > When performing an in-place upgrade, you must abide by the upgrade paths defined by Microsoft. For example, you can perform an in-place upgrade from Windows 7 or Windows 8 to Windows 10. However, you must use a clean install to migrate from Windows Vista to Windows 10. > You cannot upgrade from a 32-bit operating system to a 64-bit operating system (or vice versa). You must instead perform a clean installation and then migrate user profiles from the old system to the new one. > You can upgrade from one edition to another as long as the new edition is "higher" than the previous edition (such as Windows 10 Home to Windows 10 Professional). > You cannot perform an in-place downgrade from one edition to another (such as from Professional to Home). If necessary, perform a full backup of your existing system prior to performing a clean install or an upgrade. > If you are doing a clean install, you can use the backup to restore user data to the new installation. > Though an in-place upgrade does not affect user files and settings, you should still back up the system prior to performing the installation in case something goes wrong. > If you are unable to complete an upgrade, you can use the backup to restore your existing system.

Disk Imaging

With disk imaging, or image deployment, you install Windows on one computer and then copy that image to other computers. The imaging process is faster than installing Windows individually because all applications, configuration settings, and user accounts from the reference system are included in the imaging process. Imaging is an efficient way of installing Windows if you have a large number of computers that use the same hardware configuration. Be aware of the following facts when using disk imaging: > All computers need to have the same hardware abstraction layer (HAL), ACPI support, and mass storage drivers. > Computers can have different peripheral hardware, because Plug-and-Play will detect peripheral hardware. > Your Windows licensing agreement must allow multiple installations using the same product key. > Computers must be manually renamed after imaging. Otherwise you will experience duplicate computer name errors.

10.3.5 Install an Workstation Image using PXE

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. Complete this lab as follows: 1. On the computer, click the power button. 2. Configure the Integrated NIC for PXE boot as follows: a. Press F2 to enter the Setup Utility. b. Expand System Configuration. c. Select Integrated NIC. d. Select Enabled w/PXE. e. Click Apply. f. Under General, select Boot Sequence. g. Make sure Onboard NIC is selected. h. Click Exit. 3. In the Windows Boot Manager, press Enter to select the Windows 10 (x64) image. 4. After the image is loaded, verify that the computer boots into Windows 10.

10.5.5 Enable VT in the BIOS

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. *While on the BIOS screens, select Send Ctrl + Alt + Del at the bottom of the screen to restart the computer if necessary. Complete this lab as follows: 1. Select Start. 2. Select Power. 3. Select Restart. 4. When you see the BIOS loading screen, press F2 to enter the BIOS. 5. In the left pane, expand Virtualization Support. 6. Select Virtualization. 7. Select Enable Intel Virtualization Technology. 8. Select Apply to save the changes. 9. Select Exit. The system reboots.

Repair Installation

You can perform a repair installation to fix a currently installed Windows implementation. A Repair Installation will restore corrupt or missing DLLs, fix registry problems, and fix startup files while preserving user accounts, data, applications, and installed drivers. To perform a repair installation, do the following: 1. Insert your Windows installation media. 2. Run the Setup.exe file on the installation media. 3. Elevate privileges when prompted by UAC. 4. Accept the license agreement. 5. Specify how the repair installation should occur. You can select from the following options: - Keep personal files, apps, and Windows settings - Keep personal files only - Nothing 6. Wait while Windows is reinstalled.

10.5.7 Create Virtual Hard Disks

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) Complete this lab as follows: 1. Select Start. 2. Select Windows Administrative Tools. 3. Select Hyper-V Manager. 4. Right-click ITADMIN. 5. Select New > Hard Disk. 6. In the Before You Begin window, select Next. 7. Select the disk format and then select Next. 8. Select the disk type and then select Next. 9. In the Name field, enter the name for the virtual hard disk file. 10. In the Location field, enter the location for the virtual hard disk file and then select Next. 11. In the Size field, enter the size of the new virtual disk and then select Next. 12. Select Finish. 13. Repeat steps 4-12 to create the second virtual disk.

10.5.6 Create Virtual Machines

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. Complete this lab as follows: 1. Create VM1 on ITAdmin as follows: a. Select Start. b. Select Windows Administrative Tools. c. Select Hyper-V Manager. d. Right-click ITADMIN. e. Select New > Virtual Machine. f. In the Before You Begin window, select Next. g. In the Name field, enter VM1 for the virtual machine. h. Select Store the virtual machine in a different location to modify the path to the virtual machine files. i. In the Location field, make sure D:\HYPERV appears in the field and then select Next. j. Make sure Generation 1 is selected and then select Next. k. In the Startup memory field, enter 1024 MB of memory to use with the virtual machine and then select Next. l. In the Connection field, select External from the drop-down list and then select Next. m. Make sure Create a virtual hard disk is selected. n. In the Name field, make sure VM1.vhdx appears. o. In the location field, make sure D:\HYPERV\Virtual Hard Disks appears. p. In the Size field, enter 50 and then select Next. q. Make sure Install an operating system later is selected and then select Next. r. Select Finish to create the virtual machine. 2. Create VM2 on ITAdmin as follows: a. Right-click ITADMIN. b. Select New > Virtual Machine. c. In the Before You Begin window, select Next. d. In the Name field, enter VM2 for the virtual machine. e. Select Store the virtual machine in a different location to modify the path to the virtual machine files. f. In the Location field, make sure D:\HYPERV appears in the field and then select Next. g. Make sure Generation 1 is selected and then select Next. h. In the Startup memory field, enter 2048 MB of memory to use with the virtual machine. i. Mark Use Dynamic Memory for this virtual machine and then select Next. j. In the Connection field, select Internal from the drop-down list and then select Next. k. Make sure Create a virtual hard disk is selected. l. In the Name field, make sure VM2.vhdx appears. m. In the location field, make sure D:\HYPERV\Virtual Hard Disks appears. n. In the Size field, enter 250 and then select Next. o. Make sure that Install an operating system later is selected and then select Next. p. Select Finish to create the virtual machine. q. Under Virtual Machines, right-click VM2 to adjust virtual machine memory. r. Select Settings. s. From the left pane, select Memory. t. In the Minimum RAM field, enter 512. u. In the Maximum RAM field, enter 4096 and then select OK.

Disk imaging

You install Windows on one computer and then copy that image to other computers.

Connect to the Virtual Machine

You use the Virtual Machine Connection window to interact with a VM. To connect to a VM, run Hyper-V Manager, select the VM that you want to access, and connect to it. You can start, stop, pause, and take snapshots (also called checkpoints) of the virtual machine's current configuration using the Hyper-V manager window.

10.3.3 Prepare Disks for Installation

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. *If you miss the keystrokes for entering the BIOS or RAID configuration utility, select Send Ctrl + Alt + Del at the bottom of the screen to restart the computer. Complete this lab as follows: 1. Configure RAID for the SATA drive mode as follows: a. On the computer, select the power button to turn the computer on. b.When you see the BIOS load screen, press Delete to enter the BIOS. c. In the left pane, expand System Configuration. d. Select SATA Operation. e. In the right pane, select RAID On. f. Select Apply. g. Click Exit. 2. Define LD1 and LD2 as follows: a. Enter CTRL + I to enter the RAID Configuration Utility. b. With Create RAID Volume highlighted, press Enter. c. In the Name field, enter the volume name. d. Press the TAB key to highlight RAID Level. e. Select the RAID Level. f. Use the up and down arrow keys to select the RAID level. g. Press the TAB key to highlight Select Disks. h. Press Enter. i. Select disks 2 and 3; then press Enter. j. Press the TAB key to highlight Create Volume. k. Press Enter. l. Press Y to create the first RAID array. m. Repeat steps 2b-2k to create the second RAID array.

What type of resources offer the following advantages? > Flexibility of access > Ease of use > Self-service provisioning of resources > API availability > Metering of services > Ability to try out software applications

cloud

After installation, you Windows 10 client systems are joined to the WestSim.com domain. You need to verify that these clients are configured to get time from the correct time provider. Which commands can you use to do this? (Select TWO. Each response is a complete solution.)

w32tm /query /status w32tm /query /source To view the time provider used by a domain-joined Windows workstation, you can use either of the following commands: w32tm /query /source w32tm /query /status The w32tm /config /update command notifies the time service that its configuration has been modified and that changes need to be applied. The w32tm /debug command is used to enable or disable the local Windows time service provider log. The net time /querysntp command was used in earlier versions of Windows to view time provider information, but is now deprecated and no longer works.

Your Windows client systems are joined to the WestSim.com domain. To ensure correct time stamps are used, you need to verify that these clients are configured for the appropriate time zone. Which command can you use to do this?

w32tm /tz To view the time zone settings used by a domain-joined Windows workstation, you can use the w32tm /tz command. The w32tm /monitor command notifies the time service that its configuration has been modified and that changes need to be applied. The w32tm /register command is used to run w32tm as a registered service, which adds its default configuration to the Windows registry. The w32tm /query /status command is used to view the status of the time service.