What type of storage is required for boot methods?
USB must be bootable
USB storage must be configured to allow booting.
What does PXE stand for?
Preboot eXecution Environment
PXE allows for remote network installations.
What is a clean install?
Wipe the slate clean and reinstall
A clean install can be assisted by a migration tool.
What is the function of a recovery partition?
Hidden partition with installation files
Recovery partitions are used to restore the operating system.
What is the maximum partition size with GPT?
Over 9 billion TB
GPT is the latest partition format standard.
True or False: MBR can support more than four primary partitions.
False
MBR allows a maximum of four primary partitions per hard disk.
What are formatted partitions referred to as in Microsoft’s nomenclature?
Volumes
Partitions that have been formatted for use are called volumes.
What is zero-touch deployment?
An automatic install
Zero-touch deployment streamlines the installation process.
What must a computer support to boot with PXE?
Booting with PXE
PXE requires specific hardware support.
Fill in the blank: The maximum partition size for MBR is _______.
2 TB
MBR has limitations that restrict partition sizes.
What can be mounted from some external drives?
An ISO image
External drives can sometimes mount optical drive images.
What is the purpose of a multiboot setup?
Pick from two or more operating systems from a boot menu
Multiboot setups allow users to choose their OS at startup.
What is an in-place upgrade?
Maintain existing applications and data
An in-place upgrade allows users to keep their current setup.
What is a repair installation intended to do?
Fix problems with the Windows OS
Repair installations do not modify user files.
What does GPT stand for?
GUID Partition Table
GPT is the newer partition format standard compared to MBR.
How many partitions can GPT support?
Up to 128 partitions
GPT allows for a larger number of partitions than MBR.
What is the function of an extended partition in MBR?
Used for extending the maximum number of partitions
Extended partitions allow for additional logical partitions.
What is a primary partition?
Bootable partitions
Primary partitions are essential for system booting.
What is a benefit of image deployment?
Deploy a clone on every computer
Image deployment can be automated and is relatively quick.
True or False: Internal hard drives can only boot from a separate drive.
False
Internal hard drives can also create and boot from new partitions.
What type of installation does a migration tool assist with?
Clean install
Migration tools help in transferring data during clean installations.
