USER PROFILES

Local user profile : A local user profile is created the first time you log on
to a computer and is stored on a computer's local hard disk. Any changes
made to your local user profile are specific to the computer on which you
made the changes.

Roaming user profile : A roaming user profile is created by the system

administrator and is stored on a server. This profile is available every time
you log on to any computer on the network. Changes made to your
roaming user profile are updated on the server.

Mandatory user profile : A mandatory user profile is a roaming profile

that can be used to specify particular settings for individuals or an entire
group of users. Only system administrators can make changes to
mandatory user profiles.

Temporary user profile: A temporary profile is issued any time when an

error condition prevents the users profile from being loaded. Temporary
profiles are deleted at the end of each session. Changes made by the user
to their desktop settings and files are lost when the user logs off.
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The Backup utility supports five methods of backing up data on

your computer or network.
Copy backup
A copy backup copies all selected files but does not mark each file as
having been backed up (in other words, the archive attribute is not
cleared). Copying is useful if you want to back up files between normal and
incremental backups because copying does not affect these other backup
operations.
Daily backup
A daily backup copies all selected files that have been modified the day the
daily backup is performed. The backed-up files are not marked as having
been backed up (in other words, the archive attribute is not cleared).
Differential backup
Differential backup copies files created or changed since the last normal or
incremental backup. It does not mark files as having been backed up (in
other words, the archive attribute is not cleared). If you are performing a
combination of normal and differential backups, restoring files and folders
requires that you have the last normal as well as the last differential
backup.
Incremental backup
An incremental backup backs up only those files created or changed since
the last normal or incremental backup. It marks files as having been
backed up (in other words, the archive attribute is cleared). If you use a
combination of normal and incremental backups, you will need to have the
last normal backup set as well as all incremental backup sets in order to
restore your data.
Normal backup
A normal backup copies all selected files and marks each file as having
been backed up (in other words, the archive attribute is cleared). With
normal backups, you need only the most recent copy of the backup file or
tape to restore all of the files. You usually perform a normal backup the
first time you create a backup set.

Backing up your data using a combination of normal backups and

incremental backups requires the least amount of storage space and is the
quickest backup method. However, recovering files can be time-consuming
and difficult because the backup set can be stored on several disks or
tapes.
Backing up your data using a combination of normal backups and
differential backups is more time-consuming, especially if your data
changes frequently, but it is easier to restore the data because the backup
set is usually stored on only a few disks or tapes.
What is global Catalogue
The global catalog is a distributed data repository that contains a
searchable, partial representation of every object in every domain in a
multidomain Active Directory forest. The global catalog is stored on domain
controllers that have been designated as global catalog servers and is
distributed through multimaster replication. Searches that are directed to
the global catalog are faster because they do not involve referrals to
different domain controllers.

1) What is Active Directory

2) What are FSMO Roles? Explain Each Role
3) What is a Global Catalog
4) What are Group Policies
5) What is the difference between a Domain and Workgroup
6) What is the relationship between tree and a forest
7) What is the file name of Active directory and where is it stored
8) What are the different types of backups explain them
9) Where is system State and what does it contain
10) What is the difference between NTFS and FAT file system
11) What is a logical Partition and Physical Partition in Active Directory
12) How do you install Active Directory
13) Can Active Directory be uninstalled? if yes how? if no why
14) What is DNS?
15) What is router frequency, NAT, how it works, what router does, which protocol it uses
16) OSI layer & protocols in each layer
17) what is ping (packet internet gropher) & its protocol (ICMP) -- ping is used to check
connectivity to an IP
18) wht r the boot options for a PC. list them & which option do we use & when (the option
we get by pressing F8 - safe mode , safe mode with networking .. 7 so on.)
19) wht is LAN
20) mother board components
21) wht is firewall, hw do change settings for windows firewall, 3rd party firewalls
22) proxy server
23) enabling file & printer sharing
24) whr do u find administrative tools
25) difff betn switch & hub & router, layers on which they work
26) boot sequence of PC
27) MBR (master boot record)
28) other general OS based questions as wht options u hv in manage (rt click my comp ->
manage), whch logs u hv in event viewer, etc..
29)
 
the HR wld ask u abt salary expectation, present job details, ur script as to hw u start a call &
also ur preference if for backup process or SAV process.call me in case of any doubts.The HR
mainly tests ur English.  once HR shortlists u thr wld be technical interview based on these
questions mainly & ur job exp. thn if u clr tht thr wld be Director interview either personal if
ur in pune or telephonic for outstation. tht depends on director. he just asks why u want to join
symantec, why r u leaving previous org, some scenario - like u r driving bike & it stops hw
wld u go abt chcking the issue or he's give a print of 10 pages 7 only 5 pages r printing (chk if
in print options all pages or pages 1-5 is selected or if thr r papers in tray or anythiing relevant
as per issue). just convince director  that sym is product based company so any technological
developments r incorporated in thr products, entrprise suport... blah.blah..he shld be convinced
tht ur looking for stable career with sym. bluff tht & he's happy.

 
Hi go through these documents. Also they would ask about the boot process of a computer. as
to how it boots up & what is the sequence. and some general t/s and not to forget vista....n y is
it betr than xp.....not just the g u i?
1) What is Active Directory
2) What are FSMO Roles? Explain Each Role
3) What is a Global Catalog
4) What are Group Policies
5) What is the difference between a Domain and Workgroup
6) What is the relationship between tree and a forest
7) What is the file name of Active directory and where is it stored….ANS:ntds.dit
8) What are the different types of backups explain them
9) Where is system State and what does it contain
10) What is the difference between NTFS and FAT file system
11) What is a logical Partition and Physical Partition in Active Directory
12) How do you install Active Directory
13) Can Active Directory be uninstalled? if yes how? if no why
14) What is DNS?
15) What is router frequency, NAT, how it work, what router does, which protocol it uses
16) OSI layer & protocols in each layer
17) what is ping (packet internet gropher) & its protocol (ICMP) -- ping is used to check
connectivity to an IP
The Five FSMO Roles

Short for Flexible Single Master Operations, it is a feature of Microsoft's Active Directory.
The schema master FSMO role holder is the domain controller responsible for performing
updates to the directory schema.

There are just five operations where the usual multiple master model
breaks down, and the Active Directory task must only be carried out on
one Domain Controller.  FSMO roles:
1. PDC Emulator - Most famous for backwards compatibility with
NT 4.0 BDC's.  However, there are two other FSMO roles which
operate even in Windows 2003 Native Domains, synchronizing the
W32Time service and creating group policies.  I admit that it is
confusing that these two jobs have little to do with PDCs and
BDCs. 
2. RID Master - Each object must have a globally unique number
(GUID).  The RID master makes sure each domain controller
issues unique numbers when you create objects such as users or
computers.  For example DC one is given RIDs 1-4999 and DC
two is given RIDs 5000 - 9999.
3. Infrastructure Master - Responsible for checking objects in
other other domains.  Universal group membership is the most
important example.  To me, it seems as though the operating
system is paranoid that, a) You are a member of a Universal
Group in another domain and b) that group has been assigned
Deny permissions.  So if the Infrastructure master could not
check your Universal Groups there could be a security breach.
4. Domain Naming Master - Ensures that each child domain has a
unique name.  How often do child domains get added to the
forest?  Not very often I suggest, so the fact that this is a FSMO
does not impact on normal domain activity.  My point is it's worth
the price to confine joining and leaving the domain operations to
one machine, and save the tiny risk of getting duplicate names or
orphaned domains.
5. Schema Master - Operations that involve expanding user
properties e.g. Exchange 2003 / forestprep which adds mailbox
properties to users.  Rather like the Domain naming master,
changing the schema is a rare event.  However if you have a
team of Schema Administrators all experimenting with object
properties, you would not want there to be a mistake which
crippled your forest.  So its a case of Microsoft know best, the
Schema Master should be a Single Master Operation and thus a
FSMO role.
Uninstall Active Directory

To use the Active Directory Installation Wizard to remove Active Directory,

you must know the password to assign to the local Administrator account
of the server after Active Directory is removed.
Administrative Credentials
To perform this procedure, you must be a member of the Domain Admins group.
To uninstall /installActive Directory
1.
Click Start, click Run, type dcpromo and then click OK.

2.
The Active Directory Installation Wizard appears. Click Next at the Welcome screen.

3.
You have an option to select This server is the last domain controller in the domain. If
you select this option, the wizard attempts to remove the domain from the forest. Do not
select this option. Click Next.

4.
At the Administrative Password screen, enter and confirm the password that you want to
assign to the local Administrator account after Active Directory is removed. Click Next.

5.
At the Summary screen, verify that the information is correct and then click Next to proceed
with the removal.

6.
The wizard proceeds to remove Active Directory. After it finishes, the wizard displays a
completion screen. Click Finish to close the wizard.

7.
Click Restart to restart the domain controller.