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CSSIA Win10ADM Lab 03

This document is a lab guide for customizing virtual memory in Windows 10, aimed at teaching fundamental administration skills. It includes step-by-step instructions on accessing system settings, changing the paging file size, and understanding the implications of virtual memory customization. The lab is structured with specific objectives, settings, and questions to reinforce learning.

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CSSIA Win10ADM Lab 03

This document is a lab guide for customizing virtual memory in Windows 10, aimed at teaching fundamental administration skills. It includes step-by-step instructions on accessing system settings, changing the paging file size, and understanding the implications of virtual memory customization. The lab is structured with specific objectives, settings, and questions to reinforce learning.

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WINDOWS 10 ADMINISTRATION

LAB SERIES

Lab 3: Customize the Virtual Memory

Document Version: 2016-11-14

Copyright © 2016 Network Development Group, Inc.


www.netdevgroup.com

NETLAB Academy Edition, NETLAB Professional Edition, and NETLAB+ are registered trademarks of Network Development Group, Inc.

Windows® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Lab 3: Customize the Virtual Memory

Contents
Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 3
Objective ............................................................................................................................. 3
Lab Topology ....................................................................................................................... 4
Lab Settings ......................................................................................................................... 5
1 Access the System Window on PC1 ............................................................................ 6
1.1 Access PC1 ............................................................................................................ 6
1.2 Access the System Utility ..................................................................................... 6
2 Change the Size of the Virtual Memory by Customizing the Paging File Size ............ 9

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Introduction

The Windows 10 Administration Lab Series is designed to assist you in learning


fundamental skills, based on the administration and management of a Windows 10
client.

Objective

This lab provides instruction on customizing virtual memory on a Windows 10 client


machine.

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Lab Topology

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Lab Settings

The information in the table below may assist you in completing this lab. The task
sections below provide details on the use of this information.

Virtual Machine IP Address Account Password


(if needed) (if needed)

Windows 10 PC1 192.168.1.203 student Train1ng$

Windows 10 PC2 192.168.1.202 student Train1ng$

Windows Server 2012 R2 192.168.1.200 Administrator Train1ng$

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1 Access the System Window on PC1

1.1 Access PC1

1. Click on the PC1 icon from the topology page to access the Windows 10 client.

2. Login to the system as student with the password of Train1ng$.

When accessing the system, if a black screen with the date/time is present, click
anywhere within the black screen for the login prompt to appear.

1.2 Access the System Utility

1. Right-click on the Start Menu and select System.

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2. In the System utility, click Advanced system settings from the left pane.

3. The System Properties window opens. Select the Advanced tab and click on the
Settings button found in the Performance section.

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4. The Performance Options window opens. Click the Advanced tab.

1.2.1 Question Bank 1

What is the total paging file size listed for the Virtual memory?

________________________________________________________________________

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2 Change the Size of the Virtual Memory by Customizing the Paging


File Size

1. Click Change in the Virtual memory section to open the Virtual Memory window.

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2. Remove the check mark from Automatically manage paging file size for all
drives check box.

2.1.1 Question Bank 2

What Drive [Volume Label] contains the paging file?

________________________________________________________________________

3. Select the X: drive from the Drive list. Select the radio button for Custom size:
below the Drive table.

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2.1.2 Question Bank 3

What is the Recommended value for Total paging file size for all drives?

________________________________________________________________________

4. Using the Customer size field, enter a number in the Maximum size (MB): field
that is larger than the Minimum allowed size, but smaller than the
Recommended size. For this example, a value of 1100MB is used.

5. Enter a number in the Initial size (MB) field that is less than or equal to the
Maximum size. For this example, a value of 500MB is used.

6. Click Set.

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7. Select the C: drive from the Drive list. Fill the No paging file radio button and
click Set.

8. A System Properties warning message displays. Analyze the message and click
Yes to continue.

The (X:) drive should be the only drive with a page file set. The other drive (C:) should
display a Page File Size (MB) of None.

9. Click OK on the Virtual Memory window.


10. Click OK on the Performance Options window.
11. Click OK on the System Properties window.

2.1.3 Question Bank 4

What is a benefit of customizing the size of the Virtual memory?

________________________________________________________________________

Why would it be beneficial to move the Virtual memory to a different physical disk than
the (C:) drive?

________________________________________________________________________

12. Close all remaining open windows.


13. Close all PC Viewers and end the reservation to complete the lab.

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