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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| active directory | a windows server directory database and service that is used in manageing a domain to allow for a single point of administration for all shared resources on a network |
| administrator account | grants rights and permissions to all hardware and software resources |
| answer file | the answers to installation questions in a text file or script |
| boot loader menu | gives the user a choice of which operating system to load |
| boot partition | partition where the windows operating system is stored |
| client/server | a computer concept whereby one computer,client,requests info from another computer,server |
| disk cloning | drive imaging |
| distribution server | holds setup files used to install windows on computers networked to the server |
| domain | a logical group of networked computers that share a centralized directory database of user account information and security |
| drive imaging | disk cloning |
| dual boot | allows you to install the new os without disturbing the old one so you can boot to either os |
| global account | domain user account |
| loadstate | a command used by the usmt to copy user settings and data temporarily stored on a server or removable media to a new computer |
| local account | user account that applies only to the user computer.cant acces resources on the other computer |
| peer to peer | a network of computers that are all equal.same amount of authority.act as a server to other computers |
| product activation | prevent unlicensed use of software |
| scanstate | a command used by the usmt to copy user settings and data from an old computer to a server or removable media |
| sysprep.exe | windows utility used to remove configuration settings such as the computer name |
| system partition | active partition of the hard drive |
| unattended installation | store the answers to installation questions in a text file or script |
| user state migration tool | a windows xp vista utility that lets you transfer settings and data from old pc to new pc |
| windows anytime upgrade | upgrade to a better version without having to redo the installation |
| windows easy transfer | vista uses to copy user data and settings from one computer to another ,used when a windows domain is not involved |
| workgroup | a logical group of computers and users that share resources where administrators,resources and security on a workstation |
| windows XP home | does not include remote desktop,multilingual capabilities,roaming profiles and support for high end users |
| windows xp professional features | does include remote desktop,multilingual capabilities,roaming profiles and security features |
| windows vista ultimate | includes every feature available |
| windows vista enterprise | additional security feature called bitlocker.multiple site licensing available |
| windows vista home basic | designed for low cost sytems that dont require full security and networking features.support for 32 and 64 bit processors |
| windows vista home premium | includes additional features such as aero user interface |
| windows vista business | loose media features |
| windows vista starter | most limited features and intended for developing nations |
| purchase options | retail or oem |
| oem | only be installed on new pc |
| windows xp media center edition | enhanced version of xp pro additional support for digital entertainment |
| system partition | active partition |
| one reason to use a 64 bit os | install more ram |
| clean install | turn on pc and boot directly to the disc itself |
| upgrade install | launch installation from os already running |
| recommended requirements of an OS | 512mb ram 800mhz processor 20 gb hard drive cd rom |
| hardware requirments for vista versions | 1gb ram 1 ghz processor 40 gb hard drive 128mb graphics memory dvd rom |
| requirements for vista home basic | 512mb ram 32 mb memory dvd rom 20 gb hard drive |
| bitlocker | vista enterprise security feature used to secure data on a hard drive if it is stolen |
| sysprep.exe | to remove configuration settings such as a pc name |
| master boot record | keeps track of where partitions are stored on the hard drive |
| dual boot | used if unsure about devices working on the system |
| installation methos depends on | circumstances and available hardware |
| installation choices | boot media network installation hard drive image, recovery cds dvds, factory recovery partitions |
| drive imaging | a copy of the entire volume on which windows is installed to another bootable media such as a cd |
| examples of drive imaging software | true image norton ghost clonezilla |
| factory recovery partition | hidden files on a hard drive that can be used to recover windows |
| virtual machine | software that simulates the hardware of a physical computer |
| examples of virtual machine programs | virtual pc VMware |
| reasons to use a virtual machine | train users support multiple operating systems run legacy software |
| reason to need a dual boot | verify that hardware and applications work before deleting old systems |
| master boot record | keeps track of where the partitions are located on the drive |
| clean install | overwrite existing operating systems and applications |
| advantage of upgrade installation | most os settings are carried forward to the new environment |
| global account | domain level account |
| usmt | a command line tool that works only when the new vista or xp system is a member of the windows domain |
| active partition | always primary partition |
| system partition | pc boots from |
| boot partition | loads the windows operating system |
| loadstate | command used to copy info to a new computer |
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