A company has an Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) domain. All client computers
run Windows 7. You plan to upgrade the client computers to Windows 8 Pro.
You need to choose the methods that do not require the manual entry of a product key
during the upgrade.
Which two methods should you choose? (Each correct answer presents a complete solution.
Choose two.)
A.
Use the Volume Activation Management Tool.
B.
Use the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit.
C.
Use the Windows 8 online upgrade tool.
D.
Create a catalog (.clg) file by using Windows System Image Manager (SIM).
Explanation:
A: Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT) 2.0 is a managed MMC plugin. VAMT uses Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) to configure managed
systems. A convenient command line interface (CLI) allows automated, scheduled VAMT
tasks without UI interaction.
Using the VAMT console, administrators can perform many activation-related tasks on
remote computers:
Manage product keys obtained from the Volume Licensing Service Center (VLSC) or other
sources including retail and Microsoft subscription programs such as MSDN, TechNet and
partner programs — and product activations using those keys.Activate remote systems using Key Management Service (KMS), Multiple Activation Key
(MAK) or retail activation methods.
Perform disconnected proxy activation and reactivation of systems without each system
having to connect with Microsoft activation services individually.
Assist with license compliance by enabling IT administrators to monitor system license state,
including whether systems are licensed and running genuine Windows or Office.
B: Deploy Windows and Office 2010 with Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2012 Update 1.
MDT is the recommended process and toolset for automating desktop and server
deployment. MDT provides you with the following benefits:
Unified tools and processes, including a set of guidance, for deploying desktops and servers
in a common deployment console.
Reduced deployment time and standardized desktop and server images, along with
improved security and ongoing configuration management.