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| A Windows server directory database and service that is used in managing a domain to allow for a single point of administration for all shared resources on a network, including files, peripheral devices, databases, web sites, users, and services |
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| In Windows, a user account that grants to the administrator(s) rights and privileges to all hardware and software resources, such as the right to add, delete, and change accounts and to change hardware configurations |
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| A text file that contains information that Windows requires in order to do an unattended installation. |
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| A text file containing a series of OS commands. Autoexec.bat is a batch file. |
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| A startup menu that gives the user the choice of which operating system to load, such as Windows XP or Windows 7 which are both installed on the same system, creating a dual boot. |
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| Certificate of Aunthenticity |
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| A sticker that contains the Windows product key |
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| Used to overwrite the existing operating system and applications when installing Windows on a hard drive. |
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| A computer concept whereby one computer (the client) requests information from another computer (the server). |
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| A group of settings that can be applied to older drivers or applications that might cause them to work in Windows using a newer version of Windows than the one the programs were designed to use. |
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| In the Windows setup program, the option used to overwrite the existing operating system and applications, producing a clean installation of the OS. The main advantage is that problems with the old OS are not carried forward. |
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| Primary Windows tool for managing hardware. |
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| A file server holding Windows setup files used to install Windows on computers networked to the server. |
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| The collective files in the installation that include Windows, device drivers, and applications. The package of files is served up by a distribution server. |
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| In Windows, a logical group of networked computers, such as those on a college campus, that share a centralized directory database of user account information and security for the entire domain |
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| Making an exact image of a hard drive, including partition information, boot sectors, operating system installation, and application software to replicate the hard drive on another system or recover from a hard drive crash. Also called disk cloning or disk imaging |
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| The ability to boot using either of two different OSs, such as Windows XP and Windows 7. Also called multiboot. |
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| Files and Settings Transfer Wizard |
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| Sometimes called a domain user account or network account, the account is used at the domain level, created by an administrator, and stored in the SAM (security accounts manager) database on a Windows domain controller. |
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| high-touch using a standard image |
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| A strategy to install Windows that uses a standard image for the installation. A technician must perform the installation on the local computer. Also see standard image. |
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| high-touch with retail media |
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| A strategy to install Windows where all the work is done by a technician sitting at the computer using Windows setup files. The technician also installs drivers and applications after the Windows installation is finished |
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| A type of peer-to-peer network where each computer shares files, folders, libraries, and printers with other computers in the homegroup. Access to the homegroup is secured using a homegroup password. |
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| Installing a standard image on a computer |
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| A program included in the Windows Automated Installation Kit that is used to create and modify standard images. |
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| A Windows installation that is launched from the Windows desktop. The installation carries forward user settings and installed applications from the old OS to the new one. A Windows OS is already in place before the installation begins. |
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| An International Organization for Standardization image that contains an image of a disc, including the file system used. |
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| lite-touch, high-volume deployment |
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| A strategy that uses a deployment server on the network to serve up a Windows installation after a technician starts the process at the local computer. |
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| A command used by the User State Migration Tool (USMT) to copy user settings and data temporarily stored on a server or removable media to a new computer. Also see scanstate. |
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| A Windows user account that applies only to the local computer and cannot be used to access resources from other computers on the network. Compare to global account. |
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| The logical way computers connect on a network |
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| Microsoft Assessment and Planning (MAP) Toolkit |
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| Software that can be used by a system administrator from a network location to query hundreds of computers in a single scan to determine if a computer qualifies for a Windows upgrade. |
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| OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) license |
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| A software license that only manufacturers or builders of personal computers can purchase to be installed only on a computer intended for sale. |
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| A division of a hard drive that can hold volumes. Using the MBR system, Windows can support up to four partitions on one hard drive. |
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| As applied to networking, a network of computers that are all equals, or peers. Each computer has the same amount of authority, and each can act as a server to the other computers. |
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| The physical arrangement of connections between computers |
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| Prebook eXecution Environment (PXE |
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| Programming contained in the BIOS code on the motherboard used to start up the computer and search for a server on the network to provide a bootable operating system. |
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| The process that Microsoft uses to prevent software piracy. For example, once Windows 7 is activated for a particular computer, it cannot be legally installed on another computer. |
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| A window within the Control Panel that lists the programs installed on a computer where you can uninstall, change, or repair programs. |
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| A Windows installation that requires the local user to start the process. Compare to push automation. |
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| An installation where a server automatically pushes the installation to a computer when a user is not likely to be sitting at the computer. Compare to pull automation. |
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| remote network installation |
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| An automated installation where no user intervention is required |
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| A command used by the User State Migration Tool (USMT) to copy user settings and data from an old computer to a server or removable media. Also see loadstate. |
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| Used to change motherboard settings. For example, you can use it to enable or disable a device on the motherboard, change the date and time that is later passed to the OS, and select the order of boot devices for startup BIOS to search when looking for an operating system to load |
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| An image that includes Windows 7, drivers, and applications that are standard to all the computers that might use the image |
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| Part of system BIOS that is responsible for controlling the PC when it is first turned on. Startup BIOS gives control over to the OS once it is loaded. |
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| system BIOS (basic input/output system |
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| BIOS located on the motherboard that is used to control essential devices before the OS is loaded. |
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| A Windows installation that is done by storing the answers to installation questions in a text file or script that Windows calls an answer file so that the answers do not have to be typed in during the installation. |
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| A qualifying OS required by Microsoft in order to perform an in-place upgrade. |
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| User State Migration Tool (USMT) |
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| A Windows utility that helps you migrate user files and preferences from one computer to another to help a user make a smooth transition from one computer to another. |
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| One or more logical machines created within one physical machine |
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| A primary partition that has been assigned a drive letter and can be formatted with a file system such as NTFS. Compare to logical drive. |
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| A Windows operating system that includes additional features over Windows 7 Professional. The major additional features include BitLocker Drive Encryption used to encrypt an entire hard drive and support for multiple languages. The edition does not include Windows DVD Maker. Multiple site licenses are available. |
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| A Windows operating system that has limited features and is available only in underdeveloped countries and can only be activated in these countries. |
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| A Windows operating system that is similar to Windows 7 Home Basic, but includes additional features. |
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| A Windows operating system that is intended for business users. You can purchase multiple site licenses (also called volume licensing) using this edition. |
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| A Windows operating system that has the most limited features and is intended to be used on netbooks or in developing nations. In the United States, it can only be obtained preinstalled by the manufacturer on a new netbook computer. Windows Starter comes only in the 32-bit version. All other editions of Windows 7 are available in either the 32-bit or 4-bit version. |
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| A Windows operating system that includes every Windows 7 feature. Multiple licenses are not available with this edition. |
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| Windows Automated Installation Kit (AIK) |
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| The Windows AIK for Windows 7 contains a group of tools used to deploy Windows 7 in a large organization and contains the User State Migration Tool (USMT). |
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| A Windows tool used to transfer Windows 7/Vista/XP user data and preferences to the Windows 7/Vista/XP installation on another computer |
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| Windows Preinstallation Environment (Windows PE) |
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| A minimum operating system used to start the Windows installation |
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| The Vista edition designed for business users and includes support for a domain, Group Policy, and Encrypted File System, and does not include consumer features such as Movie Maker. |
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| The Vista edition that expands on Windows Vista Business, adding security features such as BitLocker Encryption. |
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| The Vista edition that is designed for low-cost home systems that don’t require full security and networking features. It does not include the Aero glass interface. |
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| Windows Vista Home Premium |
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| The Vista edition that includes more features than Windows Vista Home Basic, including the Aero user interface, DVD Maker, Media Center, SideShow, and backups. |
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| The Vista edition with the most limited features and intended to be used in developing nations. |
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| The Vista edition that includes every Windows Vista feature. Multiple licensing is not available. |
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| The XP edition that does not include Remote Desktop, multilingual capabilities, roaming profiles, and support for high-end processors. |
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| Windows XP Media Center Edition |
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| The XP edition is an enhanced version of XP Professional that includes support for digital entertainment hardware. |
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| A Windows XP environment installed in Windows 7 that can be used to support older applications. |
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| The XP edition that includes Remote Desktop, roaming profiles, multilingual capabilities and enhanced security features |
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| Windows XP Professional x64 Edition |
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| A 64-bit operating system and can support up to 128 GB of memory. (All other editions of XP are 32-bit and can support up to 4 GB of memory.) |
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| Windows XP Tablet PC Edition |
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| The XP edition designed for notebooks and tablet PCs. |
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| In Windows, a logical group of computers and users in which administration, resources, and security are distributed throughout the network, without centralized management or security. |
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| zero-touch, high-volume deployment |
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| An installation strategy that does not require the user to start the process. Instead a server pushes the installation to a computer when a user is not likely to be sitting at it. |
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| Files and Settings Transfer Wizard |
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| A Windows XP tool used to copy user data and settings from one computer to another. |
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