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