Cengage Windows Server 2019 - Module 3 - Implementing Hyper-V and Rapid Server Deployment (Exam Notes)

Huong is the system administrator for a virtual machine that is used by over 500 employees. She wants to install some device drivers to enable support for a few hardware components. Before she installs the drivers, she wants to ensure that she can revert to the current version of the virtual machine if something goes wrong with the installation. Which of the following Hyper-V features should Huong use?

Checkpoints Explanation: Huong should use Hyper-V's checkpoints feature. Checkpoints (often called snapshots) is a Hyper-V feature that will allow Huong to revert the state of the virtual machine to a previous point in time.

Deion is creating a new virtual machine using the New Virtual Machine Wizard. After choosing the generation for his virtual machine, he is prompted to select the memory and an optional choice to enable the use of dynamic memory. He consults a colleague, Kanesha, and they decide against enabling dynamic memory. What is the most likely reason that prompted this decision?

Deion intends to use this virtual machine in a nested virtualization configuration. Explanation: If Deion intends to use this virtual machine in a nested virtualization configuration, the decision to not use dynamic memory is correct. Dynamic memory should not be enabled if you use nested virtualization, as memory resource utilization cannot be efficiently managed between two different Hyper-V hypervisors.

Ananya is installing the Hyper-V role on a server. When prompted for the location of the virtual machine files, she changes the location from the default value to E:\VMs. Where will the virtual machine configuration files be stored?

E:\VMs\Virtual Machines Explanation: When Ananya specifies D:\VMs as the location, the configuration files will be stored in the E:\VMs\Virtual Machines subdirectory.

Live Migration cannot be enabled if the Hyper-V host operating system is joined to an Active Directory domain.

False Explanation: Live Migration can only be enabled if the Hyper-V host operating system is joined to an Active Directory domain.

To replicate a virtual machine, it is sufficient that replication is enabled on the Hyper-V host of the virtual machine that is being replicated.

False Explanation: To replicate a virtual machine, the target Hyper-V host must have replication enabled.

You need multiple boot images on a WDS server, one for each operating system.

False Explanation: You only need one boot image on a WDS server, even if that server has multiple install images for different operating systems. The boot.wim from a Windows Server 2019 installation media can be used to install Windows Server 2019 and earlier server operating systems, as well as Windows 10 and earlier client operating systems.

Fareeda, a system administrator, is configuring the security settings for a Generation 2 virtual machine called VM1. She enables the Trusted Platform Module (TPM). Next, she wants to encrypt the virtual hard disks for VM1 so that other virtual machines are restricted from using these hard disks. If the virtual hard disks are successfully encrypted, which of the following statements must be true?

Fareeda enabled shielding in the security settings for VM1. Explanation: If the virtual hard disks are successfully encrypted, the most likely explanation is that Fareeda enabled shielding in the security settings for VM1. If you enable shielding, BitLocker will be used to encrypt virtual hard disks so that they cannot be used on another virtual machine, using encryption keys that are stored in the TPM.

Freya notices some performance issues with an important Generation 2 virtual machine. She realizes that the issue is caused by the presence of other virtual hard disks on the same physical disk. She has another physical hard disk on her system that is currently underutilized. She decides to use this disk as a pass-through disk to enhance the performance of the virtual machine. If Freya was able to accomplish this task successfully, which of the following must be true?

Freya changed the physical disk's settings to take it offline. Explanation: To use a physical hard disk as a pass-through disk, it has to be taken offline first, and this is most likely what Freya did.

Yihana has configured a WDS server with the appropriate boot and install images. Next, she starts the WDS service to respond to PXE requests from other computers and virtual machines on the network. She wants to enable rapid server deployment using WDS to install Windows Server 2019 on these virtual machines and computers. If Yihana can successfully install the operating system, which of the following tasks has she completed?

Listed the network interface at the top of the boot order Explanation: The network interface should be listed at the top of the boot order for computers or virtual machines. Yihana most likely made this change.

Isabella configures three virtual machines, VM1, VM2, and VM3, on a Windows Server 2019 host. The host and VM1 are connected to a physical switch (external virtual switch). VM1 and VM2 are connected to a private virtual switch. VM2 and the host are connected to an internal virtual switch. VM3 is not connected to any switch. Isabella is building an application that provides clients access to confidential financial information in a secure database. Isabella chooses to run the application on the host server and decides to implement an N-tier security design to protect the database. Where should Isabella place the database?

On VM2 Explanation: VM2 is the best choice to place the database because VM2 and the host are connected to an internal virtual switch. Any users trying to access the database in VM2 can only do so through the application running on the host. This type of data security design is called N-tier, as it requires that users pass through a number of systems (N) that implement security measures before gaining access to sensitive data.

What is the advantage of using production checkpoints over standard checkpoints?

Production checkpoints cause fewer problems than standard checkpoints when applied. Explanation: Compared with standard checkpoints, production checkpoints cause fewer problems, as they do not save the state of running programs. Hyper-V uses production checkpoints by default.

Abu is creating a virtual machine template to enable rapid server deployment at his organization. He creates a virtual machine named VM1. On VM1, he installs Windows Server 2019 and names the server SERVERX. Next, he installs server roles and features and adds third-party software. He then runs the System Preparation Tool. What will this tool most likely to do?

Remove the computer name SERVERX Explanation: The System Preparation Tool will remove the computer name SERVERX. This tool is used to remove all unique information from the Windows Server 2019 operating system installed within the virtual machine, including the computer name, unique system identifiers within the Windows Registry, regional settings, license information, Administrator password, and so on.

Gyaltsen is a system administrator who is managing the operation of virtual machines at her company. One of her key responsibilities is to ensure maximum uptime of virtual machines. She uses replication to ensure this. She is configuring replication for a virtual machine called VM1 on SERVERX to be replicated to SERVERY. If the replication is successful, which of the following tasks did Gyaltsen most likely complete?

She enabled replication on SERVERY. Explanation: To successfully replicate VM1 from SERVERX to SERVERY, Gyaltsen has to enable replication on SERVERY.

Minato has created multiple virtual machines. He is using the Virtual Switch Manager to configure virtual switches. He wants to create an external virtual switch that will allow Hyper-V to manage network requests from these different machines. The purpose of this is to optimize performance across the network. Which of the following options should Minato enable?

Single-root I/O virtualization Explanation: Minato should enable single-root I/O virtualization (SR-IOV). SR-IOV optimizes performance by allowing the network interface to work with Hyper-V to separate network requests from different virtual machines.

Rozalia installs the Windows Deployment Services (WDS) role on SERVERX. She intends to use SERVERX to enable rapid server deployment across her organization's network. She opens the Windows Deployment Services tool and notices a yellow warning icon on the SERVERX server object in the navigation pane. What does this indicate?

The WDS service is not yet configured. Explanation: When the Windows Deployment Services tool is opened for the first time, a yellow warning icon can be observed on the server object in the navigation pane. This indicates that the WDS service is yet to be configured.

Devansh creates a checkpoint on his virtual machine before making some Windows Registry changes. After making these changes, he runs a test to verify that the virtual machine is working as intended. He notices some unintended effects of the Registry changes. Devansh applies the checkpoint to revert the virtual machine to its state before the Registry changes were made. Which of the following is true of this scenario?

The checkpoint file that is used to reverse the changes will be deleted from the system. Explanation: When Devansh applies the checkpoint to revert the virtual system to its earlier state, the checkpoint file that is used will be deleted.

Lehana is creating a new virtual machine using the New Virtual Machine Wizard. After choosing the name WindowsServer2019VM for her virtual machine, she proceeds to the next step. She chooses Generation 1 when prompted to pick the generation for the virtual machine. Which of the following reasons justifies Lehana's choice?

The guest operating system on the virtual machine is a 32-bit version of Windows 7. Explanation: Generation 1 virtual machines support 32-bit versions of Windows 7 and later. Generation 2 virtual machines support 64-bit versions of Windows 8 and later.

Miguel is using the New Virtual Machine Wizard to create a new virtual machine for the first time. Which of the following statements is true if Miguel creates a virtual machine with default settings?

The virtual machine will have a 127 GB dynamically expanding hard disk. Explanation: The virtual machine will have a 127 GB dynamically expanding hard disk.

Dmitry installs the Hyper-V role using the Add Roles and Features Wizard. Upon completion, he is prompted to reboot the computer. However, his computer reboots twice. Why does Dmitry's computer reboot the second time?

To allow Hyper-V to start the host operating system Explanation: Dmitry's computer reboots the second time to allow Hyper-V to start the host operating system that is used to manage virtual machines.

Hamza installs the Windows Deployment Services role on SERVERX. He intends to use SERVERX to enable rapid server deployment across his organization's network. He wants SERVERX to be able to send WIM images to each computer on the network in response to their PXE requests. Which component of the Windows Deployment Services role provides this feature?

Transport Server Explanation: The Transport Server is a role service in Windows Deployment Services that responds to PXE requests from the network and uses IP multicast to send the contents of WIM images to each computer.

Installing the Hyper-V role will install the Hyper-V hypervisor, Hyper-V Manager console, and Hyper-V PowerShell cmdlets.

True Explanation: Installing the Hyper-V role will install the Hyper-V hypervisor, as well as the associated Hyper-V management tools (graphical Hyper-V Manager console and Hyper-V PowerShell cmdlets) on the host operating system.

Andrei enabled the Live Migration feature of Hyper-V during its installation. He selects a virtual machine called VM1 within Hyper-V Manager and clicks on Move within the Actions pane. Next, he selects "Move the virtual machine's storage." Which of the following is true of this scenario?

VM1's virtual hard disk files will be moved to the destination server. Explanation: If Andrei selects "Move the virtual machine's storage," only VM1's virtual hard disk files will be moved to the destination server.

Orana works for an organization that sets up several virtual machines on a day-to-day basis to be deployed for various clients. Orana is exploring various Hyper-V options that will simplify this process. Which of the following Hyper-V features should Orana use?

Virtual machine templates Explanation: Orana can use virtual machine templates to enable rapid server deployment. A virtual machine template contains a server installation that can be copied multiple times to create new virtual machines.

Achelle Electronics purchases hardware to set up 25 servers. The IT department must deploy Windows Server 2019 on these machines. Which of the following Hyper-V features should Achelle Electronics use?

Windows Deployment Services Explanation: Windows Deployment Services can be used to rapidly deploy Windows Server 2019 to physical servers that are connected to the network. With the use of rapid server deployment, Achelle Electronics can simplify the process of deploying multiple servers.

Which of the following tools can be used to create an unattended answer file?

Windows System Image Manager Explanation: The Windows System Image Manager tool, which is provided as part of the Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit (ADK), can be used to create an unattended answer file.

Catelin creates a virtual machine template named WindowsServer2019VMTemplate. She wants to import this template, so she opens the Import Virtual Machine wizard in Hyper-V Manager on SERVERX and proceeds with the process. She specifies the location D:\VMS\Win2019VM1 for the configuration files and virtual hard disks. When Catelin clicks Finish during the last step and the virtual machine is created, what name will it have?

WindowsServer2019VMTemplate Explanation: When a new virtual machine is created based on the virtual machine template, it will be given the same name as the virtual machine template within Hyper-V Manager. Catelin should select it, click Rename in the Actions pane, and supply the same name chosen within the virtual machine folder paths, Win2019VM1.