Complete Windows Server 2012 Practice Test 2025

Synthetic network adapters are designed to work in virtualized environments, particularly those using Hyper-V in Windows Server 2012 and later. The statement indicating that synthetic adapters can start a child VM by using a PXE network boot is not true because while synthetic adapters do provide substantial performance benefits and require integration services that are part of the guest operating system, PXE boot options typically require emulated network adapters to function correctly in the initial stages of booting a virtual machine.

Synthetic network adapters are optimized for performance, leveraging the features of the Hyper-V architecture, which significantly enhances network throughput and reduces CPU overhead compared to traditional emulated adapters. Additionally, synthetic adapters do necessitate that the guest operating system has the appropriate integration components installed, which is why they are mainly recommended for Windows guest OS instances.

Emulated network adapters, on the other hand, can support PXE boot directly because they operate in a manner that closely mimics physical hardware. They interact through the BIOS during the boot process, allowing for the network booting of a virtual machine, which is essential for scenarios like provisioning and automated deployments. Thus, the use of synthetic adapters does not align with PXE network boot functionality due to their dependence on the guest OS and enhanced performance characteristics rather than hardware