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Extending Windows Server 2008's Eval Period (Exam 70-642)
After installing Windows Server 2008 and choosing not to enter the product registration key, what utility can be used to extend the evaluation period?
(Choose two)
- Windows 2008 does not support an evaluation period
- Open a command prompt window and type slmgr -rearm
- Restart in Safe Mode and enter the registration key when prompted
- Press Ctrl+O in Internet Explorer, type cmd, type slmgr -rearm
B, D. Windows 2008 supports an initial evaluation period that can be extended three times or up to 240 days by using slmgr -rearm. Answer D is required when Windows 2008 has passed an evaluation period and entered the reduced functionality mode.
C is incorrect, as Safe Mode does not offer a method of extending the evaluation period.
Tip: Each time slmgr -rearm is used the evaluation period is extended by 60 days.
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