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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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