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| What commands can you use to optimize data storage on disks? |
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| You can optimize data storage on disks using commands such as the defrag command and the chkdsk command. |
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| _________ takes place naturally when a disk is used often and it can slow down data access. |
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| ___________ retrieves all the data that belongs to one file and stores it in one location. |
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| What is consolidated using the defrag command? |
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boot files
data files
folders on local disks |
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| Why should you run chkdsk before defrag? |
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| You should run chkdsk on disks before you execute defrag so that any possible corruption on the disk can be located and corrected before attempting defragmentation. |
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To display a summary of both the analysis and the defragmentation you must specify it in the report. |
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False
By default, the defrag command displays a summary of both the analysis and the defragmentation reports. |
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This is the syntax for the defrag command.
In this syntax, Volume is the drive letter or the mount point of the volume that is to be defragmented and Switch specifies the switch you want to use with the command. |
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| to analyze the current partition to discover the fragmentation level |
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| to defragment a specified drive and generate analysis and fragmentation reports |
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| to force defragmentation of the current partition |
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Microsoft Windows [Version 6.0.6001]
Copyright (c) 2006 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
C:\Windows\system32>defrag C: /v |
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| To defragment the C drive, you type defrag C: /v at the command prompt and press Enter. |
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__________report for volume C:
Volume size = 25.00 GB
Cluster size = 4 KB
Used space = 14.20 GB
Free space = 10.80 GB
Percent free space = 43 %
File fragmentation
Percent file fragmentation = 0 %
Total movable files = 65,129
Average file size = 190 KB
Total fragmented files = 7
Total excess fragments = 98
Average fragments per file = 1.00
Total unmovable files = 51
Free space fragmentation |
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| How do you defrag using a GUI? |
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1. Computer > Hard Disk (C:) > right click Properties > Tools Tab >
2. Choose to 'Check Now...' for error checking, 'Defragment Now...' for defragmentation, or 'Backup Now...' for Backup
3. Click defragment now and you will be presented with a dialog box with options for schedule, select volumes, or defragment right away.
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| In Windows XP, you can use the ntbackup command to perform backup operations from the command prompt or from a batch file. |
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(T/F)
Windows XP is not compatible with ntbackup. |
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False
Vista is not compatible with ntbackup, and instead uses its own Backup & Restore Center |
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ntbackup > XP
____ ____ ____ ___ > Vista |
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| ntbackup backup [systemstate] "@filename.bks" /j {"job name"} |
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This is the syntax for the ntbackup command.
In the syntax, systemstate specifies that you want to back up the System State data. The @ filename.bks parameter specifies the name of the backup selection file to be used for backup. When specifying the exact file name, it must be preceeded by the @ symbol. The /j {"job name"} parameter specifies the job name to be used for logging purposes. |
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| System State data includes a system's boot files, files protected by Windows File Protection, the registry, performance counter configuration information, and the component services class registration. |
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| Perform an append operation. Either a "guid name" (/G) or a "tape name" (/T) must be specified with this switch. Don't use with a media Pool (/P). |
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| The /T {"tape name"} switch overwrites or appends the data to the storage medium being used. |
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| ntbackup /T {"tape name"} |
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| The /N {"media name"} switch specifies the new storage medium name to be used. |
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| ntbackup /N{"media name"} |
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| The job name to be used in the log file. Describes the files and folders and the backup date-time. |
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| Overwrite or append to this tape. Don't use with a media Pool (/P). |
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| ntbackup /G {"guid name"} |
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| The media pool from which you want to use media. If you select this you can't use /A, /G, /F, or /T. |
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| ntbackup /P {"pool name"} |
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| Overwrite or append to this tape. Don't use with a media Pool (/P). |
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| ntbackup /T {"tape name"} |
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| Perform an append operation. Either a "guid name" (/G) or a "tape name" (/T) must be specified with this switch. Don't use with a media Pool (/P). |
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| The new tape name. Don't use with Append (/A). |
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| ntbackup /N {"media name"} |
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| Backup to a file - logical disk path and file name. Don't use with the switches: /P /G /T. |
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| ntbackup /F {"file name"} |
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| Label for each backup set. |
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| ntbackup /D {"set description"} |
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| Back up the directory service file for MS Exchange 5.5 server. |
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| ntbackup /DS {"server name"} |
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| Back up the Information Store file for an MS Exchange 5.5 Server. |
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| ntbackup /IS {"server name"} |
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| Verify the data after the backup is complete. |
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| Restrict access to this tape to the Owner/Administrators. |
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| The type of log file: f=full, s=summary, n=none. |
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| The backup type. One of: normal, copy, differential, incremental, or daily. |
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| ntbackup /M {backup type} |
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| Backs up the migrated data files located in Remote Storage. The /RS command-line option isn't required to back up the local Removable Storage database. When you backup the systemroot folder, Backup automatically backs up the Removable Storage database as well. |
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| Use hardware compression, if available, on the tape drive. |
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| Copy open/locked files, requires XP or 2003. Creates a temporary snapshot for the volume shadow copy. |
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| Entering the ntbackup command with no parameters at the command prompt launches the _______ ____ _______ _______. |
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| Backup or Restore Wizard. |
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(T/F)
The Backup or Restore Wizard can be used to back up data or restore it to the desired locations. |
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(T/F)
If you want to back up files, the wizard enables you to back up either only your documents and settings, everyone's documents and settings, all information on the computer, or you can choose what to back up yourself. |
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(T/F)
When you back up, you can choose a place where the backed up data will be stored by selecting a location from the drop-down list, but you shouldn't specify a name for the backup file. |
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False
You can also specify a name for the backup file. |
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| What can you select from the Backup Progress window from the Backup & Restore Wizard? |
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| enables you to select a file to restore |
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| The "what to restore" window |
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| ______ ______ are standard disks that have primary and extended partitions. |
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| A dynamic disk is configured to support features such as ________, _______, and ________ volumes. |
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| created from free disk space that is linked together from multiple disks |
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| 32 disks is the maximum for a _______ ______ |
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| fault-tolerant volume whose data is duplicated on a second physical disk |
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| All of the data on one volume is copied to other disks for storage. |
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| data is interleaved across two or more physical disks |
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| The data on this type of volume is allocated alternately and evenly to each of the physical disks. |
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| What are the two most common types of partitions? |
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| partition contains the operating system boot files, so the operating system loads from this partition |
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(T/F)
If a system has multiple OSs, the disk will have multiple primary partitions, each partition being active. |
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False
However, you need to specify one primary partition as active. |
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| The operating system that you usually work in should be in the _______ partition because the system loads from that ______ partition. |
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| The disk space remaining after you define a primary partition is known as |
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(T/F)
The drive letter for the extended partition is always D:. |
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False
the extended partition, which doesn't have an assigned drive letter |
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| act as separate drives but are actually sections on the same physical hard disk |
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| What can be used for logical drives to create better data management? |
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(T/F)
You can use the installation processes of all modern Windows operating systems to format and partition hard drives. |
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| If an OS is already installed, what command can you use to create and delete partitions? |
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| You can use the ______ ________ tool to view and configure disk settings. |
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| Start > type computer management |
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| To access the Disk Management tool, you first open the Computer Management tool by clicking Start and then typing computer management in the Start Search text box. |
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| displays the details of all disks attached to the local computer. |
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| Where would you convert a basic disk to a dynamic disk? |
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| In the disk management tool, 'Convert to Dynamic Disk' |
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| Why convert from FAT32 to NTFS? |
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| handle larger file and drive sizes, and has better security features. |
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NTFS drives can be re-formatted to their original FAT32 state using the disk management tool. |
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False
after you convert to NTFS, you cannot convert back to FAT, so be sure about the conversion before you begin. |
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| Extended File Allocation Table (2 names) |
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| good for portable storage devices like USB drives because it can support large files like movie files |
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Microsoft Windows [Version 6.0.6001]
Copyright (c) 2006 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
C:\Windows\system32>convert c: /FS:NTFS |
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| convert FAT32 drive to an NTFS drive |
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| convert [source drive] /FS:NTFS |
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Use this syntax to convert your drive to NTFS.
You can enter the command convert c: /FS:NTFS at the command prompt to convert a FAT32 C drive to an NTFS drive. |
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| a folder located on a volume |
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| storage area on a hard disk drive |
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(T/F)
Mount points are similar to mapped drives, but they aren't limited by drive letters. |
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(T/F)
Mount points can be used to mount a different volume, meaning that a separate volume is set up for use via a folder. |
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| How would you create a mounted drive using the Windows interface? |
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| use the disk management tool, right-click the partition or volume you want to mount, and then click Change Drive Letter and Paths. |
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| you add a new drive letter or path to do this within disk management. |
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| How do you unmount a volume? |
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| select it and click remove |
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(T/F)
A drive's status is displayed in the main Disk Management interface. |
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| status signifies that the disk was previously installed on another computer and hasn't been configured for use on the local computer. This status only appears on dynamic disks. |
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| status occurs when there are no problems with a disk and it is entirely accessible. |
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| status appears when a disk is being formatted, and disappears as soon as formatting has been completed. |
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| status is used for a valid, unused system partition, and is used only in relation to primary partitions. |
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| status occurs when either a basic or dynamic disk isn't accessible. The disk may have experienced hardware failure, corruption, or I/O errors. The disk's copy of the system's disk configuration database may be corrupted. |
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| status occurs when a disk is dynamic and has been formatted to support features such as spanned, mirrored, and striped volumes. |
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| status occurs when a dynamic disk isn't accessible. The dynamic disk may be corrupted or intermittently unavailable. An error icon appears on the offline dynamic disk. |
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| Audio CD when you insert the appropriate media into the drive. |
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What is a key difference between mapping drives and creating mounting points?
a. A drive must be mounted before it can be mapped
b. Mount points can be used to mount a different volume
c. Mount points arenet limited by drive letters |
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