Objective 1.1 Install Servers

Question 1

How many editions of Windows Server 2012 R2 are there to choose from?

Answer 1

4 Editions

Question 2

What 3 installation options exist with Windows Server 2012 R2?

Answer 2

1. Server Core
2. Full GUI Installation
3. Minimal Server Interface

Question 3

What 3 factors should be considered when choosing the edition of Windows Server 2012 R2?

Answer 3

1. The roles you intend the server to perform.
2. The virtualization strategy you intend to implement.
3. The licensing strategy you intend to use.

Question 4

Does Windows Server 2012 R2 require a 32-bit or 64-bit architecture?

Answer 4

64-bit. 32-bit is no longer supported.

Question 5

What are the 4 editions of Windows Server 2012 R2?

Answer 5

1. Windows Server 2012 R2 Datacenter
2. Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard
3. Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials
4. Windows Server 2012 R2 Foundation

Question 6

Which edition is designed for large and powerful servers with up to 64 processors?

Answer 6

Datacenter

Question 7

What is the main difference between the Datacenter edition and the Standard edition of Windows Server 2012 R2?

Answer 7

The number of VM instances permitted by the license.

Question 8

Which edition is limited to one physical or virtual server instance and a maximum of 25 users?

Answer 8

Essentials edition

Question 9

Which edition is designed for small businesses that require only basic server features, such as file and print services and application support?

Answer 9

Windows Server 2012 R2 Foundation

Question 10

What are predefined combinations of services which implement common server functions on Windows Server 2012 R2?

Answer 10

Roles

Question 11

What are 2 ways you can install roles on a computer through Windows Server 2012 R2?

Answer 11

1. Server Manager

2. Windows PowerShell

Question 12

What does POSE stand for?

Answer 12

Physical Operating System Environment

Question 13

What does VOSE stand for?

Answer 13

Virtual Operating System Environment

Question 14

With Windows Server 2012 R2 Datacenter edition, how many POSE and VOSE instances are supported?

Answer 14

1 POSE Instance

Unlimited VOSE Instances

Question 15

With Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard edition, how many POSE and VOSE instances are supported?

Answer 15

1 POSE Instance

2 VOSE Instances

Question 16

With Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials edition, how many POSE and VOSE instances are supported?

Answer 16

1 (POSE or VOSE)

Question 17

With Windows Server 2012 R2 Foundation edition, how many POSE and VOSE instances are supported?

Answer 17

1 POSE Instance

0 VOSE Instance

Question 18

Which Windows Server 2012 R2 editions are not available through the Retail sales channel?

Answer 18

Datacenter and Foundation

Question 19

Which of the Windows Server 2012 R2 editions are not available through volume licensing?

Answer 19

Foundation

Question 20

What are the minimum hardware specifications for installing Windows Server 2012 R2? Processor, RAM, Disk Space, Resolution, and other hardware.

Answer 20

1. 1.4-GHz 64-bit processor
2. 512 MB RAM
3. 32 GB available disc space
4. Super VGA (1024 x 768) or higher resolution monitor
5. Keyboard and mouse (or other compatible pointing device)
6. Internet access

Question 21

What are the maximum hardware configurations for Windows Server 2012 R2? Processor, RAM, and Failover cluster nodes.

Answer 21

1. 640 Processors
2. 4 TB RAM
3. 64 Failover cluster nodes

Question 22

What is the installation option that is a stripped-down version of the operating system?

Answer 22

Windows Server Core

Question 23

What are 4 advantages of running servers with Server Core?

Answer 23

1. Hardware resource conservation
2. Reduced disk space
3. Reduced patch frequency
4. Reduced attack surface

Question 24

How many of the 19 roles are available in the Server Core option in Windows Server 2012 R2?

Answer 24

12 out of the 19 roles

Question 25

What is the setting that removes some of the most hardware-intensive elements from the graphical interface?

Answer 25

Minimal Server Interface

Question 26

To configure a Windows Server 2012 R2 Server with a GUI installation to use the Minimal Server Interface, what must first be removed?

Answer 26

Server Graphical Shell feature using Windows PowerShell or the Remove Roles and Features Wizard

Question 27

What is "Features on Demand" and what 3rd installation state does it provide for each of the features in Windows Server 2012 R2?

Answer 27

Enables administrators to conserve disk space by removing specific features, not only from operation but also from the WinSxS directory. The 3rd installation state is "Disabled with payload removed."

Question 28

Which Windows PowerShell cmdlet must you use to implement the third state of "Disabled with payload removed?"

Answer 28

Uninstall-Windows-Feature

Question 29

List some upgrades that Windows Server 2012 R2 does not support.

Answer 29

1. Upgrades from Windows server versions prior to Windows Server 2008 2. Upgrades from pre-RTM editions of Windows Server 2012 R2 3. Upgrades from Windows workstation operating systems 4. Cross-platform upgrades, such as 32-bit Windows Server 2008 to 64-bit Windows Server 2012 R2 5. Upgrades from any Itanium edition 6. Cross-language upgrades