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MCSA-CHAPTER 1 - Installing Windows 10
Chapter 1 of Microsoft Windows installation
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Computer Science
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09/20/2016

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Term
Mention a few of the specific features only contained in WINDOWS PRO & ENTERPRICE versions?
Definition
  • Domain Join
  • Group Policy Management
  • Remote Desktop
  • Client Hyper-V
  • App locker ( only in Enterprice)
  • Ability to join Azure
  • Bitlocker
  • Windows Update for Business
  • Direct Access
Term

W10 - Features

 

CORTANA INTEGRATION

Definition
Personal Assistant similar to SIRI from apple IOS
Term

W10 - Features

 

SECURE BOOT

Definition
gives user the ability to use hardware-based virtualization that allows Windows 10 to prevent malware from running on your system.
Term

W10 - Features

 

EDP

Definition

Windows Enterprise Data Protection 

Helps protect corporate data in a world that is increasingly becoming a BYOD ( bring your own device) enviroment.

 

it helps protect information by separating corporate applications and corporate date from being disclosed by personal devices and personal apps.

Term
BYOD
Definition
" Bring your own Device"
Term

W10 - Features

 

DEVICE GUARD

Definition
ensures that only trusted applications will run on any given window device. it basically lock out devices  so it can only run trust and approved apps.
Term

W10 - Features

 

MICROSOFT PASSPORT

Definition
Allows for multifactor authentication on the OS by using a combination of an enrolled device and biometric authentication of a PIN.
Term

W10 - Features

 

START MENU

Definition
Combines the best of W7 and W8.  regular menu such as 7 but also live tiles as in 8.
Term

W10 - Features

 

EDGE

Definition

introduces Microsoft Edge, however it also comes with internet explorer 11 in case you required it for any backward compatibility.

 

Edge allows users to use WEB NOTE ( allowing to highlight, annotte directly on webpages and reading view)

Term

W10 - Features

 

DOMAIN JOIN AND GROUP POLICY

Definition
Gives the admin the ability to join Windows 10 clients to either a corporate version of Active Directory or a cloud-based version of azure.
Term

W10 - Features

 

Windows Store for Business

Definition
Corporations can create their own applications and load them into the Microsoft Store for users to download called "sideloading"
Term

W10 - Features

 

MDM

Definition

MOBILE DEVICE MANAGEMENT

 

Allows admins to set up Windows 10 policies that can integrate many corporate scenarios, including the ability to control user access to windows store, and the ability to use VPN. 

Term
Mention a few of the things that are no longer supported in Windows 10
Definition
  • Gadgets
  • games such as Solitaire, minesweeper, and hearts
  • MDM not available in HOME
  • No Floppy driver support
  • One Drive application is gone, now it's integraged
  • One Drive no longer supports Placeholder files.
  • Windows Media Center is removed.
Term
Explain a 32 bit architecture
Definition
32 Bit processor, means it is processed as 2^32 an can handle 4GB of RAM ( Random Access Memory)
Term
Explain a 64 Bit Architecture
Definition
64 Bit processor, means it is processed as 2^64 and can handle 2 TB of RAM ( Random Access Memory)
Term
JUMP LISTS
Definition
Jump list is a feature in Windows 10 that allows you to quickly access files that you have been working on
Term
WHATS HOMEGROUP?
Definition
allows a user to easily share media, documents and printers across multiple PC in a home or office withouth the need of a domain
Term
WHATS EMIE ?
Definition

Enterprise Mode Internet Explorer

 

allows businesses to use old web applications in modern versions of IE. This feature is designed to help businesses who still need Internet Explorer 8 for some reason to upgrade to a more modern, secure browser.

Term
WHAT'S VAN?
Definition

View Available Networks

 

when you use a wireless network adapter, you can choose the wireless network that you want to connect to, by using the wireless network adapter properties.

Term
What's Bit Locker?
Definition
Protects data on removable devices.
Term
What's Direct Access?
Definition
Links users to corporate resources from the road without a virtual private network (VPN)
Term
What's app locker?
Definition
restricts unauthorized software and also enables greater security hardware requirements.
Term
What's the minimum Hardware requirement for installing Windows 10?
Definition
  • CPU =  1Ghz or faster
  • RAM=  1 GB for 32 bit or 2 GB for 64 Bit
  • HARD DISK = 16GB for 32-bit   /  20 GB for 64- Bit
  • Video Adapter=  DirectX 9 or later
  • Optional Drive=  DVD-R/W drive
  • Network device=  Compatible network interface card
Term
What's the Graphic Card requiremt for Windows 10 Installation ?
Definition
  • 64 MB for   1280 x 1024 pix
  • 128 MB for 1920 x 1200 pix
  • 256 MB for any larger than the above
Term
WHAT'S THE HCL?
Definition
It's the Hardware Compatibility List, it's an extensive list of computers and peripheral hardware that have been tested to work with Windows 10 OS.
Term
What's ACPI ?
Definition

Advanced Configuration and Power Interface

 

an open standard that operating systems can use to perform discovery and configuration of computer hardware components, to perform power management by, for example, putting unused components to sleep, and to do status monitoring

Term
If you have a Windows VISTA, XP or any earlier version can you upgrade to Windows 10?
Definition
NO, you must do a clean install.  however by using the Windows Easy Transfer utility you can migrate files and settings to the new OS.
Term
When you should consider an upgrade?
Definition
  • If the computer is running W7 or W8
  • You want to keep your files and settings
  • You want to preserve any local users and groups 
Term
When should you consider a clean install?
Definition
  • When there is no operating system currently installed.
  • When you are running a version of windows VISTA or earlier.
  • You prefer to start from scratch, without keeping any existing preferences.
  • You want to be able to dual-boot between 
Term
What you should do before upgrading Windows 10, on regards on certain software that may be running?
Definition
Certain software such as Antivirus, Network services  or other client software may see the upgrade file as a threat and cause installation issues.
Term
What you do if you have compatibility issues with certain apps?
Definition
  • Reinstall the app when upgrade is done ( if compatible with w10).
  • if the app uses Dynamic-link libraries and there are migration files for the app, apply them.
  • Use the ACT ( App compatibility Toolkit) to determine the compatibility of your current apps.
  • If you are using an app that is no longer compatible with ios 10, run the Compatibility Wizard.
Term
Mention some points of the "Upgrade Checklist"
Definition
  • Meet minimum hardware requirement
  • Ensure Hardware is on the HCL
  • Ensure you have the propers drivers
  • Run the Get Windows 10 app tool.
  • Ensure your BIOS is current.
  • Make an Inventory of your current configuration
  • Back up your data and configuration files.
  • Delete any unnecessary files or apps.
  • Verify there are no problems with your hard drive, run an antivirus, perform a disk scan and defragmentation.
  • perform the upgrade
  • Verify your configuration, check back your inventory to make that everything was sucessful.
Term
What's Disk Partitioning?
Definition

is the act of taking the physcal hard drive and creating logical partitions. 

 

logical drive is how space is allocated to the drive's primary partition. 

Term
What's to consider about Partition Size?
Definition
It is important to consider the space taken by the OS, the apps that will be installed and the amount of stored data, also consider the amount of space that may be required in the future.
Term
What does the system and Boot Partitions store?
Definition
  • System Partition:   cotains the files needed to boot the OS. it also contains the  MBR (Master Boot Record). usually it's the C: drive
  • Boot Partition:  Contains the OS system files, by default located in a folder called Windows
Term
What's an alternative way to upgrade Windows 10 from your current Windows ?
Definition
Just launch the setup.exe from within the W10 operating system to upgrade
Term
What do you require if you are installing W10 over the network?
Definition

You will need a distribution server and a computer with a network connection.

 

The distribution server is the one that contains the W10 distribution files copied to a shared folder.

Term
What are the 3 stages of a Clean Installation of W10?
Definition
  • Collecting Information
  • Installing Windows
  • Setting up Windows
Term
Briefly Describe the 1st Stage of a Clean Windows Installation
Definition

Collecting Information

 W10 gathers the needed info to complete the installation. info such as local time, location, keyboard, installation type and disk partioning is gathered.

Term
Briefly Describe the 2nd Stage of a Clean Windows Installation
Definition

Installing Windows

 

This is the one that takes the longest, it's when the W10 files are copied on the HD.

Term
Briefly Describe the 3rd Stage of a Clean Windows Installation
Definition

Setting up Windows

 

it's when the user is asked to input a username, computer name, password, provide licence key, configure security settings and review date and time.

Term
During the 3rd process of the W10 installation you are asked to either join a DOMAIN or AZURE (Active Directory) what does this means?
Definition
  • Domain: basically for home-users who wants all their computers to be connected togheter as in peer to peer network, withouth the need of a server
  • AZURE:  is a cloud based active directory mostly for corporations use, in this way they don't have to maintain their own domain controllers.
Term
Mention some of the most common installation errors
Definition
  • Media Errors:  problems with installation disk
  • Insuficient Disk Space
  • Not Enough Memory
  • Not enough Processing power
  • Hardware is not on the HCL
  • Hardware with no Driver support
  • Hardware not properly configured
  • Incorrect Product Key
  • Failure to access TCP/IP network Resources.
  • Installing nonsupported Hard Drives
Term
When troubleshooting, which are the 2 log files most useful?
Definition
  • Action logs:  which includes all the actions performed during setup process and description of each one of them. it is stored in \windows\setupact.log
  • Error logs:  includes any errors that occurred during the installation. each error shows a descrption and an indication of the severity of said error. it is stored in \windows\setuperr.log.
Term
What's the USMT?
Definition

User State Migration Tool

 

it helps to migrate user profiles, configure folder locations for uploads and downloads of user data and configure profile versions: local, roaming, and mandatory.

Term
Mention two advantages of using USMT?
Definition
  • USMT is more configurable and can use XML files to specify which files and settings to be transfered.
  • USMT is scriptable and uses command-line utilities to save and restore user files and settings.
Term
What does scanstate.exe stands for in USMT?
Definition
scanstate.exe, basically collects the user data and settings information and stores it as image file. this is to be used on the machine where the files are being taken from.
Term
What does loadstate.exe stands for in USMT?
Definition
Loadstate.exe deposits the information that was collected from the image file form scanstate.exe over the new Windows 10.
Term

Scanstate / Loadstate.exe Commands questions:

 

/config

Definition
Specifies the config.xml file that should be used
Term

Scanstate / Loadstate.exe Commands questions:

 

/encrypt

Definition
encrypts the store ( obviously this only works with scanstate)
Term

Scanstate / Loadstate.exe Commands questions:

 

/decrypt

Definition
it Decrypts the store ( obviously only works with loadstate.exe)
Term

Scanstate / Loadstate.exe Commands questions:

 

/nocompress

Definition

 

it disables data compression, so basically data is saved the way it is.

Term

Scanstate / Loadstate.exe Commands questions:

 

/genconfig

Definition
Generates a config.xml file but does not create a store
Term

Scanstate / Loadstate.exe Commands questions:

 

/targetxp

Definition
Optimizes ScanState for use with windows XP
Term

Scanstate / Loadstate.exe Commands questions:

 

/all

Definition
migrates all users
Term

Scanstate / Loadstate.exe Commands questions:

 

/ue

Definition
user exclude: exclude the specified user
Term

Scanstate / Loadstate.exe Commands questions:

 

/ui

Definition
User include: includes the specified user
Term

Scanstate / Loadstate.exe Commands questions:

 

/uel

Definition
Excludes user based on last login time
Term

Scanstate / Loadstate.exe Commands questions:

 

/v verboselevel

Definition

Used to identify what verbosity level will be associated with the log file on a scale of 0-13

 

Verbosity: quality of using more words than needed.

Term
What's a local user profile?
Definition
local profile are used when you log into a local system or a network system that doesn't use network profiles.
Term
What's a user roaming profile?
Definition
Local profiles saved to a network location.
Term
What happens when you add the .man extension on a user profile data?
Definition
it becomes a mandatory profile. so the user MUST use this profile when logging in.
Term
What does dual-booting does?
Definition
also called multibooting, it allows your computer to boot multiple OS.
Term
Mention some considerations for dual-booting?
Definition
  • Ensure there is enough disk space
  • W10 must be installed on a separate partition
  • Older OS must be installed First
  • Do not install W10 OS on a compressed volume unless its NTFS
Term
How can you edit the BCD ( boot Configuration Data)?
Definition
By using the bcdedit.exe command.
Term

Bcdedit commands for dual booting:

 

/createstore

Definition
Creates a new empty boot configuration data store
Term

Bcdedit commands for dual booting:

 

/default

Definition
Allows you to specify which OS will start when the time-out expires
Term

Bcdedit commands for dual booting:

 

/deletevalue

Definition
Allows you to delete a specified element from a boot entry
Term

Bcdedit commands for dual booting:

 

/displayorder

Definition
shows the display order that the boot manager uses
Term

Bcdedit commands for dual booting:

 

/export

Definition
Allows the user to export the contents of the system store into a file
Term

Bcdedit commands for dual booting:

 

/import

Definition
Restores the system store by using the data file previously generated by using the /export option.
Term

Bcdedit commands for dual booting:

 

/set

Definition
Allows you to set an entry option value
Term

Bcdedit commands for dual booting:

 

/store

Definition
specifies the store to be used
Term

Bcdedit commands for dual booting:

 

/timeout

Definition
Specifies the amount of time used before the systemboots into the default
Term
What's the grace period for W10 activation?
Definition
3 days
Term
What does WSUS stands for and what does it do?
Definition

Windows Server Update Service

 

runs on a windows server which goes out to the microsoft website to download the updates, this allows clientes machines to receive the updates from a local server allowing the admins to approve and select the upgrades prior deployment.

Term
What does the wuapp.exe command do?
Definition

it's a command that works with Windows update :

  • Detecnow:  searches for available update right away  use: wuauclt.exe/detectnow
  • Reportnow:  allows you to send all queued reporting events to the server asynchronously. use: wuaclt.exe/reportnow
  • Resetautorization:  makes the cookie that is created expire, as soon as it is done combine it with detectnow.
Term
What are the Windows SP?
Definition

Windows Service Packs

 

are updates do the W10, that includes bug fixes and product enhancements.

Term
Q1: you are the admin in charge of a computer that runs both W7 and W10. W10 is installed on a different partition from W7. you have to make sure that the computer always starts W7 by default, what do you do?
Definition
You run the Bcdedit.exe and the /defaultparameter.
Term
Q2. You are the administrator for a W10 computer. You have decided to use Windows Update, but you want to be able to change the settings manually. what should you do?
Definition
From the local Gorup Policy, modify the Windows Update Settings.
Term
Q3. You have 2 computers: System1 and System 2. System1 runs the W7 and system 2 runs W10. you need to migrate the profiles and user files from system 1 to system2. you need to identify how much space is required to complete the migration. what action should you perform?
Definition
on system1, run the Scanstate c:\store /nocompress /p.
Term
Q4. You are the IT manager for a medium-size organization. Your organization is looking at upgrading its Windows XP machines to Windows 10. The managers have heard of a new feature that allow you to connect a device to the machine and then the W10 shows a graphic of the device for use. Which W10 feature are they referring to?
Definition
Device Stage.  allows you to connect a compatible device to your PC and a picture of the device will appear.
Term
Q5. You are he IT manager for your organization. The organization is looking at upgrading all of its machines from WXP to Windows 10. Many of the maangers are concerned that their WXP applications won't be compatible with W10. Which feature can you use to assure the managers that all of their windows XP app will continue to work?
Definition
use the Windows Hyper-V client, in this way they will have the ability to run older windows XP apps on a virtual Windows XP system.
Term
Q6. You are the network administrator for a midsize company that needs to convert all of its Windows XP machines to W10, how can the IT department put W10 on all the WXP machines withouth loosing any of the users information?
Definition
Use a migration tool to migrate all the users' data and then load a clean copy of W10
Term
Q7. You are the IT administrator for a large computer-training company that uses laptops for all its employees. Currently the users have to connect to the wireless network through the wirless network adapter. W10 now includes this build in as which feature?
Definition
(VAN), View Available Networks
Term
Q8. You are the network administrator for a midsize company. One of the managers has come into your office and asked you about setting up a network in his house. he wants to use W10. what feature allows him to set up a home network using W10.
Definition
HomeGroup
Term

Q9. Which new W10 feature allows you to quickly access files that you have been working on?

 

Definition
JUMP LISTS
Term
Q10. You are the IT manager for a pharmaceutical company. the Company wants to create a medication dispender that can be used on the floors of hospital units. the dispensers have to work through touch screen technology. Which W10 feature provides built-in touch screen technology?
Definition
Windows Touch
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