Problem Set #1

1. List 2 non-Intel platforms which support Windows NT.

2. What is the recommended minimum RAM needed for NT on Intel platforms?

3. Complete the following for both the Workstation and Server products:

Maximum number of client network connections:

Maximum number of outbound network connections:

Maximum number of processors supported (out-of-box):

Maximum number of inbound Remote Access Sessions allowed:

Supports both import and export directory replication? (T or F)

Supports domain logon validation? (T or F)

4. Briefly describe two differences between workgroups and domains.

5. List 3 Windows NT environment subsystems which run in the User Mode.

6. Briefly describe the differences between the User Mode and the Kernel Mode (Privileged Processor Mode).

7. What is the purpose of the Hardware Abstraction Layer (HAL) in Windows NT?

8. What is the difference between WINNT.EXE and WINNT32.EXE? What do /B and /W do?

9. Installation considerations for Intel-based platforms. Complete the correct for each:

a. What is the "minimum" processor needed to install Windows NT?

1. 286-10MHz
2. 386SX-16MHz
3. 386DX-25MHz
4. 486SX-25MHz
5. 486DX-33MHz

b. What is the recommended minimum hard-disk space needed for a Windows NT Workstation installation?

1. 25 MB
2. 50 MB
3. 75 MB
4. 85 MB
5. 92 MB
6. 110 MB

c. What is the recommended minimum video needed for a Windows NT installation and operation?

1. Monochrome
2. CGA
3. EGA
4. VGA
5. SVGA
6. XGA
7. 8514
8. Doesn't matter

d. Up to how many characters can be used for a computer name?

e. Up to how many characters can be used for a user name? Is it case-sensitive?

f. Up to how many characters can be user for a user password? Is it case-sensitive?

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