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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The management and upkeep of computer systems and networks, including installing software, monitoring performance, and ensuring security. | System Adm inistration and Maintenance |
| An IT professional responsible for setting up, maintaining, and troubleshooting servers, networks, and systems. | System Administrator (SysAdmin/SysOps) |
| The period during which a computer or system is operational and available. | Uptime |
| The period when a system or service is unavailable or non-functional. | Downtime |
| A network that connects computers within a limited area, such as a building or campus. | LAN (Local Area Network) |
| A large network that covers a broad area, connecting multiple LANs. | WAN (Wide Area Network) |
| Creating virtual versions of computer hardware, operating systems, or storage devices. | Virtualization |
| A free, cross-platform virtualization tool for running multiple operating systems on a single computer. | Oracle VirtualBox |
| A simulated computer environment that runs an operating system and applications as if it were a physical machine. | Virtual Machine (VM) |
| Adds features like USB support, RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol), and disk encryption to VirtualBox. | VirtualBox Extension Pack |
| A Microsoft protocol that allows users to remotely connect to another computer. | RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol) |
| A network process that modifies IP address information to enable devices on a private network to access the internet. | NAT (Network Address Translation) |
| A VirtualBox networking mode that allows communication only between the host and virtual machines. | Host-only Network |
| A method for allocating IP addresses efficiently. Example: 192.168.56.0/24. | CIDR (Classless Inter-Domain Routing) |
| VirtualBox tools that improve VM performance and enable features like clipboard sharing and seamless mouse integration. | Guest Additions |
| Saved states of a VM that allow restoring it to a previous configuration. | Snapshots |
| An OS designed for servers that manage network resources, provide centralized storage, and support multiple users. | Server Operating System |
| A network model where client devices request services or resources from centralized servers. | Client-Server Architecture |
| Microsoft’s enterprise server OS that supports application hosting, file storage, and network management. | Microsoft Windows Server |
| Operating systems designed for end-users, such as Windows 10 or 11, for personal and professional computing. | Windows Workstation OS |
| A software-based emulation of a physical computer running an OS. | Virtual Machine (VM) |
| Installing software on local servers owned by an organization. | On-Premise Deployment |
| Running software and services on remote servers accessed via the internet. | Cloud Deployment |
| Combining on-premises and cloud resources for flexibility and control. | Hybrid Deployment |
| Versions designed for different needs: Standard (limited virtualization) and Datacenter (unlimited virtualization). | Windows Server Editions |
| Microsoft’s virtualization platform allowing multiple operating systems to run simultaneously. | Hyper-V |
| A minimal installation of Windows Server without a GUI, managed through command-line or remote tools. | Server Core |
| A full Windows Server installation with a graphical interface. | Server with Desktop Experience |
| A browser-based management tool for administering servers, clusters, and PCs. | Windows Admin Center |
| Extends Azure management and governance to servers anywhere—on-premises, other clouds, or the edge. | Azure Arc |
| A command-line shell and scripting language for automation and configuration management in Windows. | PowerShell |
| A suite of management tools for large-scale server monitoring, deployment, and configuration. | System Center |
| A facility that houses computer systems and related components such as servers and storage systems. | Datacenter |
| The number of virtual machines allowed under a given Windows Server license. | Virtualization Rights |
| Microsoft’s directory service for Windows Server that manages users, computers, and resources in a network. | Active Directory (AD) |
| The core AD service that provides authentication, authorization, and directory management. | Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) |
| A system that stores, organizes, and provides access to information about network objects (users, computers, etc.). | Directory Service |
| A set of rules that define object types and their attributes within the directory (e.g., User, Computer). | Schema |
| A searchable index containing information about all objects in an Active Directory forest. | Global Catalog (GC) |
| Enables fast searches and data retrieval within Active Directory. | Query and Index Mechanism |
| Synchronizes data across multiple domain controllers to ensure consistency. | Replication Service |
| A collection of network objects (users, devices) that share the same security database. | Domain |
| The top-level structure in AD that contains multiple domains sharing a common schema. | Forest |
| A collection of one or more domains connected in a hierarchical structure. | Tree |
| A container in AD used to organize users, computers, and resources for easier management. | Organizational Unit (OU) |
| AD objects that can contain other objects (e.g., domains, OUs). | Container Objects |
| AD objects that cannot contain other objects (e.g., users, computers, printers). | Leaf Objects |
| A protocol used by AD to communicate with other directory services. | Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) |
| Representations of a network’s physical topology used to control replication traffic. | Sites |
| A server that authenticates users and manages AD-related operations. | Domain Controller (DC) |
| A service that authenticates users when they log into the domain. | NetLogon |
| Issues and manages Kerberos authentication tickets for secure logins. | KDS (Kerberos Key Distribution Center) |
| Handles data exchange and replication between different sites or servers. | IsmServ (Intersite Messaging Service) |
| Synchronizes time across networked computers using the Network Time Protocol (NTP). | W32Time Service |
| Allows users to log in once and access multiple systems without re-entering credentials. | Single Sign-On (SSO) |
| Controls and encrypts access to sensitive information. | Controls and encrypts access to sensitive information. |
| Manages digital certificates for network security and encryption. | Certificate Services |
| Provides Single Sign-On across multiple systems or web applications. | Directory Federation Services (DFS) |
| Translates human-readable domain names (e.g., google.com) into IP addresses that computers use to locate each other. | Domain Name System (DNS) |
| A unique numerical identifier assigned to each device connected to a network. | IP Address |
| A server that receives a DNS query from a client and looks up the corresponding IP address. | DNS Recursor |
| The first step in DNS resolution; it directs queries to the appropriate top-level domain (TLD) servers. | Root Nameserver |
| Handles top-level domains (e.g., .com, .org) and directs queries to the authoritative nameservers. | TLD Nameserver |
| Contains actual DNS records and provides the final answer for domain queries. | Authoritative Nameserver |
| Tracks down DNS information for clients and returns the IP address once found. | Recursive Resolver |
| Temporarily stores DNS data to speed up future lookups. | Caching |
| Automatically assigns IP addresses and network configurations to devices on a network. | Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) |
| Distributes IP addresses and configuration settings to clients automatically. | DHCP Server |
| Device that receives an IP address and network configuration from the DHCP server. | DHCP Client |
| Forwards DHCP messages between clients and servers across different subnets. | DHCP Relay |
| A Microsoft service that stores and manages users, computers, and network resources centrally. | Active Directory (AD) |
| A container in AD that groups users, computers, and resources for easier management. | Organizational Unit (OU) |
| A collection of users or computers with shared permissions to network resources. | Security Group |
| A group used for sending emails to multiple users but not for assigning permissions. | Distribution Group |
| Manages AD services, domain controllers, and directory configuration. | Service Administrator |
| Manages the data stored within Active Directory. | Data Administrator |
| Assigning limited administrative permissions to users or groups for specific AD tasks. | Delegation of Control |
| Tool used to create, delete, and manage AD objects like users and groups. | ADUC (Active Directory Users and Computers) |
| A command-line tool for automating and managing AD tasks. | PowerShell |
| A modern interface for managing AD with built-in PowerShell integration. | ADAC (Active Directory Administrative Center) |
| A set of rules that control user and computer configurations in an AD domain. | Group Policy Object (GPO) |
| Stores GPO settings in Active Directory. | Group Policy Container (GPC) |
| Stores policy files in the SYSVOL folder of domain controllers. | Group Policy Template (GPT) |
| Applies GPOs when a computer starts up or a user logs in. | Foreground Policy Application |
| Regular reapplication of policies after login or startup. | Background Refresh |
| Prevents higher-level GPOs from affecting a particular OU. | Block Inheritance |
| A GPO setting that overrides block inheritance. | Enforced Policy |
| The order of GPO processing: Local → Site → Domain → OU. | LSDOU |
| GPO settings that apply to computers regardless of the user logged in. | Computer Configuration |
| GPO settings that apply to users regardless of which computer they use. | User Configuration |
| Use clear naming, small targeted GPOs, and organized OU structures. | Best Practices |
| Role that allows management of file servers and centralized storage. | File and Storage Services |
| Provides scalable and fault-tolerant storage using grouped disks. | Storage Spaces |
| Lets users store and access work files from multiple devices. | Work Folders |
| Reduces storage space by removing duplicate data. | Data Deduplication |
| Provides virtual disks accessible over a network. | iSCSI Target Server |
| Protocol for sharing files, printers, and other resources over a network. | Server Message Block (SMB) |
| Enables file sharing between Windows and Linux/Unix systems. | Network File System (NFS) |
| GUI interface used to manage server tools and services. GUI interface used to manage server tools and services. GUI interface used to manage server tools and services. | MMC Snap-in |
| A user account that’s authenticated centrally by Active Directory. | Domain User |
| Defines and enforces settings or restrictions across user and computer accounts. | Group Policy (GPO) |
| Hardware or software that delivers web content via HTTP/HTTPS. | Web Server |
| Defines how data is transmitted between browsers and servers. | HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) |
| Delivers files to browsers as-is. | Static Web Server |
| Uses application servers and databases to generate web content dynamically. | Dynamic Web Server |
| Indicates that the requested webpage was not found on the server. | 404 Error |
| Microsoft’s web server for hosting websites and FTP services. | IIS (Internet Information Services) |
| FTP (File Transfer Protocol) | Allows uploading and downloading files between client and server. |
| The process of storing and serving website files to users online. | Hosting |
| The software that handles requests and sends responses for web content. | HTTP Server |
| Step-by-step tool for installing or managing server roles like IIS or FTP. | Configuration Wizard Configuration Wizard |
| Microsoft’s platform for building and running applications in multiple languages. | .NET Framework |
| Framework for creating modern web applications using Model-View-Controller architecture. | ASP.NET Core MVC |
| Design pattern separating data (Model), interface (View), and logic (Controller). | MVC (Model-View-Controller) |
| Executes and manages .NET applications at runtime. | CLR (Common Language Runtime) |
| Tools and libraries used to build .NET applications. | SDK (Software Development Kit) |
| Uses Active Directory credentials for user authentication. | Windows Authentication |
| Microsoft’s cloud platform for hosting web applications. | Azure App Service |
| Integrated Development Environment (IDE) for coding, debugging, and deploying apps. | Visual Studio |
| The process of publishing and hosting an application on a server or cloud. | Deployment |
| Cross-platform web server used by ASP.NET Core applications. | Kestrel |
| Microsoft’s implementation of WS-Management for remote system administration. | WinRM (Windows Remote Management) |
| SOAP-based protocol that allows management across different systems. | WS-Management Protocol |
| Command-line tool to configure and manage WinRM. | Winrm.cmd |
| Tool for executing remote commands using WS-Management. | Winrs.exe |
| Enables remote management of server hardware even if the OS is offline. | IPMI (Intelligent Platform Management Interface) |
| Interface for accessing management data in Windows systems. | WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) |
| Allows administrators to manage Windows Server roles remotely. | RSAT (Remote Server Administration Tools) |
| Security approach granting permissions based on assigned roles. | Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) |
| Routine updates, monitoring, and security checks to ensure stability. | Server Maintenance |
| Secure connections, automate updates, monitor performance, and document changes. | Best Practices |
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