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| A log that racks events that are related to applications running on the computer. Can be viewed using the Event Viewer utility. |
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| An Active Directory restore optionusing NTDSUTIL that replicates restored information to other Domain Controllers in the domain, overwriting their copy of the restored item. |
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| Automated System Recovery (ASR) |
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| A Windows feature that allows an administator to restore server configuration settings in the event that a system cannot be repaired using other methods such as safe mode or last known good configuration. |
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| The tool built in to Windows XP and Server 2008 that enables users to back up and restore their data and system configuration in case of a hardware or software failure. |
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| The Boot Configuration Data (BCD) store contains boot configuration parameters and controls how the operating system is started in Microsoft Windows Vista and Microsoft Windows Server 2008 operating systems. These parameters were previously in the Boot.ini file. |
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| Recovery console command used to rebuild a missing or corrupt boot.ini file. |
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| Command line utility that installs the Recovery Console on a target machine. |
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| A backup type that that backs up all the files that have been modified on the day the backup is performed. The archive attribute is not cleared on the files that have been backed up. |
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| A method of backing up selected files that have been created or modified since the last full backup but does not clear the archive attribute. |
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| Directory Services Restore Mode |
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| A Windows Server 2008 Advanced Option menu item that is used by Server computers that are configured as domain controllers to restore Active Directory. Not available on Server computers configured as members servers. |
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| An option in Windows that allows you to restore a previously used driver after a driver has been upgraded. This option provides an easy mechanism for restoring a driver if the upgraded driver does not work properly. |
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| A system utility that displays one of three event logs: System, Security and Application, wherein logged or audited event appear. This is often the first stop when monitoring a system's performance or seeking evidence of problems, because it is where all unusual or extraordinary system activities and events are recorded. |
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| Recovery Console command used to repair the master boot record of a computers boot partition. |
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| A method of backing up all selected files and marking them as being backed up. |
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| A method of backing up selected files that have been created or since the last normal or incremental backup. These files are marked as being backed up. |
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| Last Known Good Configuration |
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| An advanced start up option that you can use to recover a system from a failed Windows Server 2008 configuration changes. |
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| Non-Authoritative Restore |
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| The default for when performing an Active Directory restore. The Domain Controllers accepts all Active Directory changes from the other Domain Controllers -changes that were made after the backup was created. |
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| The set of data that is critical to the operating system booting and includes the Registry, the COM+ registration database, and the system boot files. |
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| A utility in Windows ME that enables you to return your PC to recent working configurations when something goes wrong. |
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| Tracking file that logs events that are related to Windows Server 2008 operating system. |
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| An advanced boot option allows a Windows Server 2008 system to be booted with minimal services or drivers loaded, typically used for troubleshooting or diagnostic purposes. |
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| A mechanism for requesting help for x86-based computers through Windows Messenger and email, or by sending a file requesting help. |
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| A command-line tool that provides management facilities for Active Directory Domain Services. you can use the its commands to perform database maintenance of ADDS, manage and control single master operations, and remove metadata left behind by domain controllers that were removed from the networks without being properly uninstalled. |
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| A command-line interface that provides administrative tools useful for recovering a system that is not booting correctly. It allows a user to view disk volumes, format drives, read and write data and perform other administrative tasks. Very useful for recovering and repair a damaged operating system. |
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| A tool for Windows that allows you to take control of a remote computer's keyboard, video, and mouse. This tool does not require someone collaborate with you on the remote computer. While being accessed, the computer remains locked and any actions performed remotely will not be visible to the monitor attached to the computer. |
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