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Chapter 11
Ch 11 Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| acceptable use policy (AUP) | documents a code of conduct for employees when using corporate resources. |
| APFS | the default file system for macOS |
| asset management | the process of tracking physical and digital assets, including end-user devices, network devices, IP addresses, software licenses, and related licenses |
| BIOS | an embedded firmware chip on a motherboard that stores its setup information on the motherboard |
| change management | a process to ensure that people affected by the change can make a smooth transition from their current state to the project goal or end result. |
| clean install | the installation of a new operating system and applications to overwrite the existing OS, while not carrying forward any old problems |
| custom installation | Use this option during the Windows Installation Wizard to perform a clean install. |
| device driver | small programs stored on the hard drive that an operating system uses to communicate with a specific hardware device |
| exFAT | the file system for large external storage devices that you want to use with other operating systems |
| ext3 | the file system that was invented by Linux developers and was the first to support journaling |
| ext4 | the current Linux file system |
| FAT32 | the file system for small hard drives or USB flash drives |
| feature update | incremental OS updates that extend the life of a Windows version |
| file system | the overall structure the operating system uses to name, store, and organize files on a drive |
| high-level formatting | using Windows to install a new file system on a device or logical drive in a process that erases all data on the device or drive |
| GPT | a newer partitioning system can support any size hard drive with up to 128 partitions on the drive. |
| GUI | graphical interface used in almost every OS |
| in-place upgrade | a system upgrade where the old OS is already in place |
| kernel | the part of the OS that is responsible for relating to hardware by way of device drivers and/or firmware on the hardware |
| knowledge base | a collection of articles containing text, images, or video that give information about a network, product, or service |
| Linux | a secure and extremely stable operating system that doesn’t take up much space on the hard drive |
| logical drive | volume that is tracked in its own partition table separately from the primary partitions |
| low-level formatting | the process of writing sector markings on a magnetic drive before it leaves the factory |
| macOS | an operating system by Apple (apple.com) which comes installed on Apple desktops and laptops. It is extremely easy to use, and its desktop interface is intuitive and beautiful. |
| MBR | a method for partitioning a hard drive that allows for four partitions, and is limited to 2 TB drives |
| NTFS | a reliable and secure file system that supports encryption, disk quotas, and file and folder compression |
| operating system | software that controls a computer, and all operating systems have common functions |
| partition table | a map of partitions stored at the beginning of the hard drive |
| recovery partition | a volume that can be used to restore the computer back to its state when first purchased |
| regulatory compliance requirements | relevant laws and other regulations that must be complied with about how personal identity data can be kept and used |
| request for comments (RFC) | a request for user feedback to the change |
| rollback plan | also called the back-out plan, defines the activities needed to recover to the original state in the event of an aborted or failed change implementation |
| root directory | the volume at the top of the hierarchical structure of subdirectories |
| sandbox | an environment in which users can practice with data and processes that don’t affect the real data and where mistakes have little consequence |
| setup BIOS/UEFI | used to change motherboard settings |
| standard operating procedures | detailed information on how to function in the organization, including how to perform basic procedures, as well as more advanced procedures |
| startup BIOS/UEFI | starts the computer and finds a boot device that contains an operating system |
| system BIOS/UEFI | instructions for running essential hardware devices before an operating system is started |
| ticketing system | an application used to track support calls and give technicians a place to keep their call notes. |
| topology | refers to the pattern in which devices on a network are connected, or the generalized structure of the network. |
| Volume | a new logical drive in the system that has been given a filing system and drive letter assignment. |
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