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Windows stores user passwords in the Security Accounts Manager database (SAM), or in the Active Directory database in domains. Passwords are never stored in clear text; passwords are hashed and the results are stored in the SAM.
NTLM and LM authentication protocols are used to securely store a user's password in the SAM database using different hashing methods.
The SAM file in Windows Server 2008 is located in which of the following locations?
Suggested Answer: D
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38 comments · newest first
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Willodean
11 months ago
Sounds too good to be true, are they really secure?
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Sonia
11 months ago
I love how Windows keeps passwords hashed, smart move!
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Whitley
11 months ago
Wait, are you sure about that? I thought it was in drivers.
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Farrah
12 months ago
Totally agree, that's the right path!
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Marquetta
12 months ago
The SAM file is in c:\windows\system32\config\SAM.
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Cordelia
1 year ago
I remember studying that the SAM file is crucial for authentication, but I can't pinpoint the exact path. I hope it's not in the Boot folder!
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Karan
1 year ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like the SAM file isn't in the drivers or setup folders. That doesn't seem right.
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Rana
1 year ago
I vaguely recall that the SAM file is located in c:\windows\system32\config\SAM. It seems like a common question in practice tests.
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Margart
1 year ago
I think the SAM file is in the system32 folder, but I can't remember if it's specifically in the config subfolder.
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Lorean
1 year ago
I'm a bit confused by this question. The question mentions NTLM and LM authentication protocols, but doesn't seem directly related to the location of the SAM file. I'll need to review my notes to make sure I understand this properly.
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Emogene
1 year ago
Okay, I remember learning about the SAM file location in my Windows administration course. I believe it's stored in the config directory, so I'll select option A.
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Edgar
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm not entirely sure about this one. The question mentions Windows Server 2008, so the location might be different from the typical Windows client. I'll need to think this through carefully.
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Chaya
1 year ago
This question seems straightforward. The SAM file is likely located in the config directory, so I'll go with option A.
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Afton
1 year ago
This is a good question to test our understanding of Windows server file structures. Based on the information provided, I think option A is the most likely answer, but I'll double-check my knowledge before submitting.
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Caitlin
2 years ago
Ah, the old SAM file conundrum. If only Microsoft had named it something a little more obvious, like 'PasswordDatabase' or something.
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Silvana
2 years ago
Incorrect location. The SAM file is not stored in c:\\windows\\system32\\Setup\\SAM.
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Alexis
2 years ago
C) c:\\windows\\system32\\Setup\\SAM
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Tony
2 years ago
No, that's not the correct location for the SAM file.
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Golda
2 years ago
B) c:\\windows\\system32\\drivers\\SAM
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Carmela
2 years ago
That's correct! The SAM file is located in c:\\windows\\system32\\config\\SAM.
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Salome
2 years ago
A) c:\\windows\\system32\\config\\SAM
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Malcolm
2 years ago
I'm pretty sure the SAM file is always in the config folder, not the drivers or Setup folders. Windows likes to keep things organized, you know?
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Gertude
2 years ago
B) c:\\windows\\system32\\drivers\\SAM
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Monroe
2 years ago
Yeah, you're right. Windows does keep things organized in the config folder.
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Luther
2 years ago
A) c:\\windows\\system32\\config\\SAM
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Vashti
2 years ago
I'm not sure, but I think it might be c:\\windows\\system32\\config\\SAM too
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Coral
2 years ago
I agree with Adelina, the SAM file is definitely in c:\\windows\\system32\\config\\SAM
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Ashlyn
2 years ago
Haha, c:\\windows\\system32\\Boot\\SAM? What is this, a custom Windows build? Let's stick to the real deal here.
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Jerry
2 years ago
The SAM file is located in c:\\windows\\system32\\config\\SAM, not in any of the other locations mentioned. This is a basic Windows file structure knowledge.
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Lino
2 years ago
Wrong. The SAM file is not located in c:\\windows\\system32\\Boot\\SAM.
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Orville
2 years ago
D) c:\\windows\\system32\\Boot\\SAM
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Sheldon
2 years ago
Incorrect. The SAM file is not located in c:\\windows\\system32\\Setup\\SAM.
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Horace
2 years ago
C) c:\\windows\\system32\\Setup\\SAM
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Brandon
2 years ago
No, the SAM file is not located in c:\\windows\\system32\\drivers\\SAM.
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Noel
2 years ago
B) c:\\windows\\system32\\drivers\\SAM
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Shenika
2 years ago
That's correct. The SAM file is indeed located in c:\\windows\\system32\\config\\SAM.
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Mariann
2 years ago
A) c:\\windows\\system32\\config\\SAM
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Adelina
2 years ago
I think the SAM file is located in c:\\windows\\system32\\config\\SAM