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Chapter 12

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Active Directory Name of the Domain Controller Database used by Windows 2008
Administrative Account Has all rights and permissions to all cp software and hardware resources.
Answer File txt file or script that has the answers to installation questions.
boot loader menu a startup menu that give the user a choice as to which OS to load.
boot partition contains the Windows operating system
client/server a network where resources are managed by a centralized computer.
disk cloning (drive imaging), a copy of the entire volume on which the windows installed to another bootable media such as CDs or USB drives.
distribution server a file server holding windows setup files used to install windows on computers networked to the server.
domain a group of networked computers that share a centralized directory database of user account information and security for the group of computers.
Drive Imaging disk cloning
dual boot allows to install two OS on a computer
Global account Domain-level accounts
loadstate command to copy information to a new computer
Local account only recongnized by the local computer
peer-to-peer a network that is managed by each computer without centralized control.
product activation a process that Microsoft uses to prevent software piracy.
scanstate command used to copy information from the old computer to the server or removable media/
sysprep.exe Windows Utility used to remove configuration settings, can be used for cloning multiple computers.
system partition contains the boot record.
unattended installation a method where you dont need to sit at a computer and respond to questions that setup asks.
User State Migration Tool (USMT), command-line tool that works only when the new Windows Vista or XP system is a member of a Windows domain.
Windows Anytime Upgrade Upgrade to a better edition of Vista without having to redo the installation.
Windows Easy Transfer Used to transfer Windows XP user data and preferences to Windows Vista.
Windows Vista Business Intended for business users, can join a domain, support group policy and use Encrypted File System for better security, can purchase multiple site license
Windows Vista Enterprise has Bit Locker, it is useful to secure data on a hard drive if the drive is stolen.
Windows Vista Home Basic designed for low-cost home systems, dont requre full security and networking features.
Windows Vista Home Premium Has the Aero user interface
Windows Vista Starter has the most limited features and is intended to be used in developing nations
Windows Vista Ultimate includes every WIndows Vista feature, cannot purchase multiple site licensing
Windows XP Home Edition Does not include Remote Desktop, multilingual capabilities, roaming profiles, and support for high-end processors
Windows XP Media Center Edition Enhanced version of WIndows Xp Professional, includes support for digital entertainment hardware.
Windows XP Professional includes Remote Desktop, roaming profiles, multilingual capabilities, and enchanced security features
Windows XP Tablet PC Edition designed for notebooks and tablet PCs.
workgroup a logical group of computers and users that share resources, where administration, resources and security on a workstation are controlled by that workstation.
OEM version less expensive, can only be installed on a new PC for resale.
Retail version more expensive
versions of Vista Starter, Home Basic, Home Premium, Business, Enterprise, and Ultimate
versions of XP Home Edition, XP professional, Media Center Edition, Tablet PC Edition, XP Professional x64 Edition
Windows can be installed as these three methods upgrade, clean install, or in a dual boot enviroment with another OS.
Winnt.exe 16 bit version of the setup program to install windows 2000
winnt32.exe 32 bit version of the setup program to install windows 2000
Clean install overwrites the existing installation, fresh start
Upgrade faster method, applications and data and most OS settings are carried forward into the new Windows environment.
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