1. How do you double-boot a Win 2003 server
box?
The Boot.ini file is set as read-only, system, and hidden to prevent unwanted
editing. To change the
Boot.ini timeout and default settings, use the System
option in Control Panel from the Advanced tab and select Startup.
2. What do you do if earlier application doesn’t run on Windows
Server 2003?
When an application that ran on an earlier legacy version of Windows cannot be
loaded during the setup function or if it later malfunctions, you must run the
compatibility mode function. This is accomplished by right-clicking the
application or setup program and selecting Properties –> Compatibility –>
selecting the previously supported operating system.
3. If you uninstall Windows Server 2003, which operating
systems can you revert to?
Win ME, Win 98, 2000, XP. Note, however, that you cannot upgrade from
ME and 98
to Windows Server 2003.
4. How do you get to Internet Firewall settings?
Start –> Control Panel –> Network and Internet Connections –> Network
Connections.
5. What are the Windows Server 2003 keyboard shortcuts?
Winkey opens or closes the Start menu.
Winkey + BREAK displays the System
Properties dialog box. Winkey + TAB moves the focus to the next application in
the taskbar. Winkey + SHIFT + TAB moves the focus to the previous application
in the taskbar. Winkey + B moves the focus to the notification area. Winkey + D
shows the desktop. Winkey + E opens Windows Explorer showing My Computer.
Winkey + F opens the Search panel. Winkey + CTRL + F opens the Search panel
with Search for Computers module selected. Winkey + F1 opens Help. Winkey + M
minimizes all. Winkey + SHIFT+ M undoes minimization. Winkey + R opens Run
dialog. Winkey + U opens the Utility Manager. Winkey + L locks the computer.
6. What is Active Directory?
Active Directory is a network-based object store and service that locates and
manages resources, and makes these resources available to authorized users and
groups. An underlying principle of the Active Directory is that everything is
considered an object—people, servers, workstations, printers, documents, and
devices. Each object has certain attributes and its own security access control
list (
ACL).
7. Where are the Windows NT Primary Domain Controller (PDC) and
its Backup Domain Controller (BDC) in Server 2003?
The Active Directory replaces them. Now all domain controllers share a
multimaster peer-to-peer read and write relationship that hosts copies of the
Active Directory.
8. How long does it take for security changes to be replicated
among the domain controllers?
Security-related modifications are replicated within a site immediately. These
changes include account and individual user lockout policies, changes to
password policies, changes to computer account passwords, and modifications to
the Local Security Authority (
LSA).
9. What’s new in Windows Server 2003 regarding the DNS management?
When DC promotion occurs with an existing forest, the Active Directory
Installation Wizard contacts an existing DC to update the directory and
replicate from the DC the required portions of the directory. If the wizard
fails to locate a DC, it performs debugging and reports what caused the failure
and how to fix the problem. In order to be located on a network, every DC must
register in DNS DC locator DNS records. The Active Directory Installation
Wizard verifies a proper configuration of the DNS infrastructure. All DNS
configuration debugging and reporting activity is done with the Active
Directory Installation Wizard.
10. When should you create a forest?
Organizations that operate on radically different bases may require separate
trees with distinct namespaces. Unique trade or brand names often give rise to
separate DNS identities. Organizations merge or are acquired and naming
continuity is desired. Organizations form partnerships and joint ventures.
While access to common resources is desired, a separately defined tree can
enforce more direct administrative and security restrictions.
11. How can you authenticate between forests?
Four types of authentication are used across forests: (1) Kerberos and NTLM
network logon for remote access to a server in another forest; (2) Kerberos and
NTLM interactive logon for physical logon outside the user’s home forest; (3)
Kerberos delegation to N-tier application in another forest; and (4) user
principal name (
UPN) credentials.
