Introducing Windows

Server 2022
Questions
1.Windows Admin Center is a new server management app introduced with Windows Server
2022 (True | False). True

2.______________ technology has enabled easy-to-build, easy-to-deploy, and easy-to-run

application images. Containerization.

3.Which of the following editions is available in Windows Server 2022? (Choose two.)
A. Windows Server 2022 Datacenter
B. Windows Server 2022 Enterprise
C. Windows Server 2022 Standard
D. Standard Windows Server 2022 Beginner

4.Microsoft Defender ATP is a unified platform that enables preventative protection, post-breach
detection, automated investigation, and response (True | False). True.

5.______________ is a new feature available in Windows Server 2022 that locally analyzes
Windows Server system data by providing an insight into the functionality of servers and
helping system administrators to keep everything running smoothly. System Insights.

6.Which are the minimum CPU requirements for installing Windows Server 2022?
A. A 1.4 GHz 64-bit processor
B. A 1.4 GHz 32-bit processor
C. A 2.4 GHz 64-bit processor
D. A 2.4 GHz 64-bit processor

7.The hybrid cloud support in Windows Server 2022 improves the connections between the
on-premises servers and the cloud services on Amazon Web Services (True | False). False.

8._____________________ is a brand-new feature in Windows Server 2022 that facilitates

migrating servers to a more recent version of Windows Server. Server Core App Compatibility
Feature on Demand.

9.Which of the following features is new in Windows Server 2022?

A. Microsoft Defender ATP
B.Storage Migration Service
C. The Kubernetes platform
D. All of the above

10. Windows Server 2022 is Microsoft’s penultimate version of the Server OS as part of the
Windows NT family of OSs (True | False). False.

11. ____________ consists of nodes and Pods, where the former can be physical machines or
VMs, and the latter represents a single instance of an application. Kubernetes.
12. What is the new server management app supported with Windows Server 2022?
A. Windows Administrative Tools
B. Windows PowerShell
C. Windows Admin Center
D. Active Directory Administrative Center

Installing Windows
Server 2022
Questions
1._________ is a new partition scheme that overcomes the limitations of the MBR partition scheme.
GPT (GUID Partition Table)

2.A clean installation enables automated installation over a network – true or false? False.

3.As a replacement for Server Core, __________ takes up far fewer hardware resources than the
two other installation options, has more periodic updates, and supports only 64-bit applications.
Nano Server
4.Which of the following tools are provided by Microsoft to automate Windows Server 2022
installation? Choose two of the following:
A. The Windows ADK
B. MDT
C. SharePoint Server 2022
D. SQL Server 2022

5.An unattended installation requires interactivity during the installation of an OS – true or false?
False.

6.__________ takes place when you bring in a new machine (physical or virtual) and you want
to move the roles, features, apps, and settings into it. Server migration

7.Which of these are installation options in Windows Server 2022? Choose three of the following:
A. Desktop Experience
B. Server Core Nano Server
C. KDE and GNOME
D. Windows PowerShell

8.Discuss the pros and cons of the three boot options: installation media (DVD), USB flash
drive, and a network boot.
Pros and cons of the three boot options:
 Installation media (DVD):
Pros - Widely compatible with most computers, can be easily stored and reused. Cons - Slower
installation process compared to USB or network boot, limited storage capacity.
 USB flash drive:
Pros - Faster installation process compared to DVD, larger storage capacity, reusable.
Cons - Requires a compatible USB port, can be easily lost or misplaced.
  Network boot:
Pros - Fast installation process, no physical media required, centralized management and
deployment.
Cons - Requires a network infrastructure and configuration, may require additional setup and
configuration.

9.Discuss the following installation types: a clean installation, a network installation, an unattended
or automated installation, an in-place upgrade, and migration.

Installation types:
 Clean installation: This involves installing the operating system on a new or formatted
disk, starting with a fresh and clean environment. It is the standard installation method for
setting up a new server.
 Network installation: This involves installing the operating system over a network using
tools like Windows Deployment Services (WDS) or Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT).
It allows for centralized deployment and automation.
 Unattended or automated installation: This is a fully automated installation process where
all the installation options and settings are predefined in an answer file. It requires minimal
user interaction.
 In-place upgrade: This involves upgrading an existing server's operating system to a newer
version while preserving applications, settings, and data. It avoids the need for a clean
installation but requires compatibility checks and may introduce potential compatibility
issues.
 Migration: This involves moving roles, features, applications, and settings from an existing
server to a new server. It can be performed using various migration tools and methods, such
as Windows Server Migration Tools or third-party migration software.

Post-Installation Tasks in
Windows Server 2022.
Questions
Answer the following questions to test your knowledge of this chapter:
1.A device driver is a program that acts as the translator between computer hardware and an
OS. (True/False) True
2.___________works on the principle that when a device is plugged into a computer, the device
is immediately recognized by the OS.Further reading Plug and play
3.Which two of the following are known as a computer’s system resources?
A. IRQ
B.DMA
C. SAN
D. NAS

4.A driver’s digital signature identifies its publisher. (True/False) True

5.___________is a hierarchical database that stores hardware and software configurations and
system security information. Windows registry

6.Which two Windows Server tools are used to operate devices and device drivers?
A. Devices
B. Device Manager
C. Registry Editor
D. Control Manager

7. Which two Windows Server tools are used to operate the Windows Registry and its services?
A. Services Control Manager
B. Registry Editor
C. Device Manager
D. Devices

8.The___________is the Windows Server native account or an account created by you to manage
running services. Service account

9.Discuss Windows Registry keys.

Any changes made to your server are stored in the registry. The Windows Registry is a hierarchical
database that stores the hardware/software configuration and system security information. After
you access the registry, you will notice that its console tree (on the left-hand side) consists of
five registry keys known as hives (that is, HKEYs): HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT (HKCR), HKEY_
CURRENT_USER (HKCU), HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE (HKLM), HKEY_USERS (HKU), and
HKEY_CURRENT_CONFIG (HKCC).

10. Discuss Windows service startup types.

Services are background services that keep the OS alive. When accessing services through the
Services Control Manager, you will notice that each service has a description that helps us
understand its purpose. Each service has the following start-up types: Automatic, Automatic
(Delayed Start), Manual, and Disable.
 Setting Up Windows Server 2022
Directory Services in
Windows Server 2022
Questions
Answer the following questions to test your knowledge of this chapter:
1.An AD is a distributed database that stores objects in a hierarchical, structured, and secure
format. (True | False) True

2._________minimizes the number of individually assigned permissions to users

or groups. Group nesting

3.Which of the following user profiles is used mainly in Windows-based domain networks?
A. Domain user profile
B.Security user profile
C. Roaming user profile
D. Mandatory user profile

4.The WINS server maps the IP addresses to BIOS names. (True | False) False

5._________is a set of communication paths through which the DC’s replication data travels.
Replication topology

6.Which of the following are AD group scopes? (Choose two)

A. OU
B. Security group
C. Global group
D. Universal group

7.UNC is a standard for identifying a share in a computer network. (True | False) True

8._________is a server that’s responsible for securely authenticating requests to access your
organization’s domain resources. Domain Controller

9.Which Microsoft Management Console (MMC) snap-ins are used to manage AD? (Choose two)
A. Active Directory Administrative Center
B.Active Directory Users and Computers
C. UNC
D. OU

10. The best example of a domain is a client/server network where a dedicated server on the
network is used to provide services. (True | False) True

11. _________stores the primary copy of the DNS database and maintains all DNS zone records.
Primary Zone
12. Which of the following are forest-wide operations master roles? (Choose two)
A. Master schema
B.Domain naming master
C. LAN manager hosts
D. Default containers

13. Discuss the AD DS and DNS roles and their implementations.

Active Directory (AD), a Microsoft technology, is a distributed database that stores objects
in a hierarchical, structured, and secure format. AD objects represent users, computers,
peripheral devices, and network services. Each object is uniquely identified by its name and
attributes. DNS has a tree structure (hierarchical) where each branch represents the root
zone, and each leaf has zero or more resource records. Each zone represents a root domain
or multiple domains and subdomains. A domain name consists of one or more parts, called
labels, and these are separated by points (for example, packtpub.com). DNS is maintained
by a database that uses distributed clients/server architecture where network nodes represent
the servers’ names.

14. Discuss Microsoft’s recommendations, AGDLP and AGUDLP, for assigning permissions.
Microsoft’s recommendations for effectively using group nesting when assigning permissions are
both Accounts, Global, Domain Local, Permissions (AGDLP) and Accounts, Global, Universal,
Domain Local, Permissions (AGUDLP).

Adding Roles to
Windows Server 2022
Questions
Answer the following questions to test your knowledge of this chapter:
1.A server role is a primary task that a server should perform. (True | False) True

2.________ transfers files from computer to computer, computer to a server, or vice versa,
both on LAN and WAN. File Transfer Protocol (FTP).

3.Which of the following are NTFS permissions in Windows Server 2022? (Choose 3)
A. Modify
B. Write
C. Change
D. Read

4.A web service is a communication between two devices based on the request/response
methodology that uses the FTP protocol. (True | False) False

5.________ is any logical endpoint where applications from your computer communicate
with other applications on other computers, both on LAN and WAN. Software port
6.Which of the following protocols are utilized by mail servers? (Choose 2)
A. File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
B. Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP)
C. Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP)
D.Post Office Protocol (POP)

7.Remote assistance is a feature that enables a helper to access the host’s desktop remotely to
assist with resolving issues. (True | False) True

8.________ is responsible for securing the communication channel between a website and
a browser. Secure Sockets Layer (SSL)

9.Which of the following ports is used by RDS?

A. 25
B.110
C. 443
D. 3389

10. Web printing enables users to print files to network printers through Windows Explorer.
(True | False) False

11. ________ have to do with user access to shared folders and drives on the network.
Share permissions

12. Which of the following are share permissions? (Choose 2)

A. Read
B. Change
C. Write
D. Modify

13. Discuss the Remote Access and Remote Desktop Services roles.
The remote Access role in Windows Server 2019 enables remote access to resources inside an
organization’s network. Remote Desktop Services (RDS) allows GUI remote access to computers
within an organization’s network and over the internet.

14. Discuss user rights, NTFS permissions, and share permissions.

Users can be allowed or denied access to the objects, which can be said to be related to user
rights. Each allowance or denial has specific permissions that determine the type of access to
the objects. For example, share permissions have to do with user access to the shared folders
and drives on the network.
 Configuring Windows
Server 2022

Group Policy in Windows Server 2022

Questions
Answer the following questions to test your knowledge of this chapter:
1.GPOs are processed in the following order: Local, Site, Domain, and OUs. (True | False) True

2.The ___________ are administrative templates that enable system administrators to

configure what users can and cannot do on computers, peripheral devices, and network applications
across the organization’s network. Group Policy Objects (GPOs)

3.Which of the following represent GPO configuration values? Choose two:

A. Enabled
B. Disabled
C. Allow
D. Deny

4.The GPM is a console in the domain controller that allows you to configure and deploy GPOs
across an organization. (True | False) True

5.The ___________ displays the hierarchical structure of the domain, whereas the ___________
contains the Status, Linked GPOs, GP inheritance, and Delegation tabs. Forest pane and GPOs
pane

6.Which of the following commands is used to update GPOs?

A. gpupdate /enforce
B. gpupdate /setup
C. gpupdate /run
D. gpupdate /force

7.Not Configured is the default setting for GPOs, meaning that the registry value has not been
manipulated. (True | False) True

8.The ___________ is another Microsoft Management Console (MMC) snap-in that enables
you to manage GPO settings on a local computer. Local Group Policy Editor

9. GPOs assigned to the computer level are applied when computers are in which state?
A. Turned on
B. Turned off
C. Hibernate mode
D. Sleep mode
 Virtualization with
Windows Server 2022
Questions
Answer the following questions to test your knowledge of this chapter:
1.Hyper-V provides services you can use to create and manage VMs and their resources.
(True | False) True

2.______is based on a hierarchical format where the first level represents the hypervisor as the
main element of the Hyper-V virtual platform. Hyper-V architecture

3.Which of the following are virtualization modes in Hyper-V? (Choose 2)

A. Fully virtualized mode
B. Paravirtualized mode
C. Production checkpoints
D. Standard checkpoints

4.Checkpoints allow you to make backups of the disk image at a specific time so that when
unexpected situations arise, you can revert your VM to a previous state. (True | False) True

5.Components such as______and______, through logical channels for communication through

the VMBus, enable communication between the root portion and the branch OSs.
Virtualization Service Providers (VSP) and Virtualization Service Consumers (VSC)

6.Which of the following are checkpoint types in Hyper-V? (Choose 2)

A. Production checkpoints
B. Standard checkpoints
C. Inspect disk
D. Edit disk

7.Organizations migrate their physical servers to virtual servers (P2V) for cost, ease of
management, and future expansion. (True | False) True

8.______is an administration tool that you can use to manage VMs. Hyper-V Manager

9.Which of the following are elements of the Hyper-V architecture? (Choose 2)

A. Hypervisor
B. Root
C. Branch
D. Snapshot

10. Discuss nested virtualization.

Nested virtualization refers to a VM that runs inside another VM. In other words, the server’s
hardware can run the Hyper-V inside a VM, which also runs on a Hyper-V
11. Discuss P2V conversion.
When virtualization becomes the primary network service driver, organizations are migrating
their Active Directory Users and Computers (P2V) for cost, ease of management, and future
expansion. Hence, knowing that VMs are using VHDs, Microsoft engineers have developed
the Disk2vhd app to convert the Physical Disk Drive (PHD) to the Virtual Hard Disk (VHD).

12. Discuss V2P conversion.

Despite the reasons that may stand behind the decision to do Virtual to Physical (V2P) conversion,
it is good to remind ourselves in the technological era that we live in, that the trend is for Physical
to Virtual (P2V) conversion. Other than that, it can be said that hypervisor manufacturers,
including Microsoft, will not encourage you to conduct V2P conversions.

Storing Data in
Windows Server 2022
Understanding RAID
Whether you have come across the term Redundant Array of Independent Disks or Redundant
Array of Inexpensive Disks, know that you are dealing with the concept of fault tolerance in a
Windows Server. That said, RAID is a technology that combines a considerable number of physical
disks into a single logical unit so that it can protect data in the case of disk failure. At the same time,
note that RAID is not a backup solution and should never be considered.
Let’s look at the various types of RAIDs to understand storage redundancy.
Types of RAID
There are a considerable number of RAID types. The most widely used RAID types are as follows:
• RAID 0 is known as disk striping. It offers higher read and writing performance but is not
fault-tolerant. For example, on Windows Server 2022, you can create a striped volume if you
convert the disk from basic into dynamic.
• RAID 1 is known as disk mirroring and requires at least two disks for its implementation
while offering excellent read and write performance. It works so that all the data on disk A is
mirrored on disk B. In the case of disk failure, the RAID controller uses any available disks.
• RAID 5 is disk striping with parity and requires three disks for implementation at a minimum.
As a result, it represents the most fault-tolerant RAID that’s available. In addition, the parity
data is spread across all disks, meaning that RAID 5 can withstand the failure of a single disk.
• RAID 01 or 10 (beware, it is not ten; instead, it is one zero) is the combination of striping and
mirroring because it combines RAID 0 with RAID 1. Because of that, it requires a minimum of
four disks for its implementation. In the case of disk failure, the rebuild time is very fast since
the striping is spread across all drives.

Questions
Answer the following questions to test your knowledge of this chapter:
1.DFS allows you to data from your server in an authorized and controlled way. (True | False) True

2._______ is a network appliance that connects to computers and servers through a switch and
acts as dedicated storage in an organization’s network. Storage area network (SAN)
3.Which of the following are network storage technologies? (Choose two)
A. DAS
B. NAS
C. RAM
D. ROM

4.Block-level storage stores data in files and folders representing volumes managed by the server
operating system. (True | False) False

5._______ is an electronic circuit that resides on a hard disk and performs operations such as
spinning disks, moving heads for reading and writing, and transferring data to and from RAM.
Disk controller

6.Which of the following are storage protocols? (Choose two)

A. SCSI
B. FC
C. PATA
D. SATA
7.The HDD is a computer component that uses a motor to spin the disk, has a magnetic
read-and-write head, and has metal platters that permanently store data. (True | False) True

8._______ is a characteristic of a system that never fails, thus being available at all times.
High Availability (HA)

9.Which of the following are RAID types? (Choose two)

A. RAID 1
B. RAID 5
C. RAID 15
D. RAID 20
10. SCSI, pronounced scuzzy, is another interface that connects storage and peripheral devices to
computers. (True | False) False

11. _______ is a legacy interface that connects HDDs, ODDs, floppy disk drives, and related
storage technologies to computers. Drive Electronics (IDE)

12. Which of the following are optical disks? (Choose two)

A. CD-ROM
B. DVD-RAM
C. EPROM
D. POST

13. Discuss Dedup in Windows Server 2022.

The idea behind data deduplication (dedup) is to provide disk space savings
14. Discuss S2D in Windows Server 2022.
Storage Spaces Direct (S2D) is an enhanced feature in Windows Server 2019 that enables you
to group disks into storage pools, creating software-defined storage spaces

15. Discuss DFS in Windows Server 2022.

Distributed File Systems (DFS) enable the sharing of data from the server in an authorized
and controlled way

Keeping Windows Server 2022

Up and Running

Tuning and Maintaining Windows Server 2022

Questions
Provide answers to the following questions:
1.Servers provide network services and handle user requests to access services. (True | False) True

2.________ represents a snapshot of the server’s performance under a normal workload.

Server baseline

3.Which of the following is related to processors? (Choose two)

A. Cache
B. Cores
C. NIC teaming
D. Hot-swap

4.Task Manager enables you to monitor the server’s processes, performance, and services currently
running. (True | False) True

5.________ is the hardware that generates the most thermal heat. Processors and HDDs
6.Which of the following benefits from having multiple NICs on the server? (Choose two)
A. NLB
B. Network separation
C. Word size
D. Virtualization technology

7.Because power supplies are not considered a SPOF, servers are not equipped with a redundant
power supply. (True | False) False

8.________ has to do with the processor’s internal architecture and defines the data bus size,
the size of the instructions, and the address size. Word size

9.Which of the following Windows MMCs programs are used for performance and resource
monitoring? (Choose two)
A. Performance Monitor
B. Resource Monitor
C. Server Manager
D. Device Manager

10. Counters provide performance information on how well an operating system, application,
service, or driver works. (True | False) True

11. ________ helps identify server problems at an early stage of development and take the
necessary steps to prevent them from turning into costly issues in terms of time and business.
Performance monitoring

12. Which of the following are considered to be a server’s primary storage? (Choose two.)
A. RAM
B. ROM
C. HDD
D. USB flash drive

13. Discuss Performance Monitor and Resource Monitor.

Performance Monitor is a Windows MMC that monitors server performance. Resource Monitor
is at your disposal to view the real-time usage of both hardware and software resources.

14. Discuss performance logs and alerts.

Logs are useful for detailed analysis and archiving records. Alerts enable you to be vigilant
about the performance and configuration of servers.
 Updating and Troubleshooting
Windows Server 2022
Questions
Answer the following questions to test your knowledge of this chapter:
1.A boot sector is a sector on a server’s ROM that contains the required information so that you
can boot the server. (True | False) False

2.__________ is an MMC snap-in that enables system administrators to monitor events in servers.
Event Viewer

3.Which of the following is a troubleshooting method?

A. Rational approach
B. Pragmatic approach
C. Systematic approach
D. Specific approach

4.Apple Product and Support Services engineers use a six-step troubleshooting model known
as the detection method. (True | False) False

5.__________ is a device with a battery that continues to supply the server with power when a
power outage occurs. UPS

6.Which of the following are Event Viewer types of logs?(Choose two)

A. Application
B. Security
C. Software
D. Driver

7. The DRP is a well-structured plan that ensures the organization will continue providing services
or recovering from situations when a disaster occurs as soon as possible. (True | False) True

8.__________ is a diagnostic test that verifies whether or not the server hardware is
working correctly. POST

9.Which of the following are Windows bootloaders? (Choose two)

A. NTLDR
B. BOOTMGR
C. BOOT.INI
D. BCDEDIT.EXE

10. The Basic Input/Output System, known as the BIOS, is a program that controls the functionality
of the server’s hardware components. (True | False) True
11. __________ refers to a group of servers that combine processor power, RAM, storage capacity,
and network interfaces to achieve the high availability of services. Clustering

12. Which of the following are backup types? (Choose two)

A. Incremental
B. Differential
C. Arithmetic
D. Geometric

13. Discuss the startup process.

The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) is a program that controls the functionality of the
server hardware components. The boot sector is the sector on the server’s disk containing the
information to boot your server. The bootloader is a program that loads the OS kernel into
RAM. The bootloader is located in MBR. There are two types of bootloaders in Windows
OSes: NTLDR and BOOTMGR. MBR is also created when disk partitions are made; however,
MBR resides outside disk partitions. Multiboot: every time you turn on your computer, you
notice a boot menu that lists multiple OSes. Boot Configuration Data (BCD) represents a store
consisting of a specific file that enables control of what should happen when an OS boots. POST
is a diagnostic test that verifies that the server hardware is working correctly. Finally, safe mode
is a Windows diagnostic mode that uses a minimal set of drivers and services.

14. Discuss the troubleshooting process.

Among the dozens of available methodologies, a six-step troubleshooting model known as
the detection method is used by Microsoft Product Support Services engineers. The steps are:
discover the problem, evaluate system configuration, list or track possible solutions, execute a
plan, check results, and take a proactive approach.

15. Discuss Event Viewer filtering and central logging.

The Event Viewer generates an enormous number of logs; hence, event filtering is used to find
the correct information to help overcome the issues. Setting the wrong criteria will result in
filtered results that will not help find the accurate information to overcome the issues. The
problem with event logs is that they consume storage space. Hence, changing the default logs’
locations helps to overcome the lack of storage space for storing logs. That enables writing event
messages to any log files due to a lack of storage space.