Microsoft Operating Systems

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had a built in networking support

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windows for workgroups 3.1

Question 2

you could switch between windows that contained tasks but only the foreground task got any CPU time

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task-switching

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The Start Button was introduced, providing direct access to system utilities and applications

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the windows desktop (windows95)

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enables the OS to detect and configure newly installed hardware

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plug and play

Question 5

which database provides:
- OS configuration
- Service and device driver information and configuration
-Software and application parameters
- Hardware configuration
-Performance information
- Desktop configuration

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the registery

Question 6

detects processes that appear stuck and present the option to close the without having to restart the OS

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task supervisor

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an unresponsive process?

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hung task

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the ability of a CPU to execute separate parts of a process at the same time

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multi-threading

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the name of the new enhanced PnP standard

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Universal plug and play (UPnP)

Question 10

a CPU operating mode that allows certain processes to execute privileged CPU instructions and access all memory

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priveleged mode

Question 11

an administrative and security boundary within which all member computers are subject to common administrative and security polices

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the domain

Question 12

responsible for keeping usernames and password for users wanting access

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primary domain controller

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a database that is used to store information about resources such as user accounts, computers, printers, and domain-wide usage and security policies

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active directory

Question 14

multiple servers could be designated as a domain
controllers, each containing a copy of Active Directory

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distributed network architecture

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is a security system and authentication protocol that authenticates users and grants or denies access to network resources based on a user’s log on name and password

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Kerberos security

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was intended to enable Windows 2000 clients to access the same desktop settings, applications, and files from wherever they accessed the network

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intellimirror

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a mechanism to help ensure that software is not pirated

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systems activation

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Connection security rules can ensure communication sessions are?

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authenticated and encrypted using the IP Security (IPsec) protocol

Question 19

restricts a service from performing activities in a critical OS structure that could cause harm

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windows service hardening

Question 20

A read-only domain controller (RODC) was implemented so that:

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hackers cannot make changes at remote locations to be replicated to the main domain controller at corporate headquarters

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Failover and Load-Balancing Clusters:

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is a server OS feature in which two or more servers are linked

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runs validation tests on the servers to be clustered

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cluster validation wizard

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a configuration where server clusters provide scalability and fault tolerance

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A network load-balancing (NLB) cluster:

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hypervisor service that allows Windows Server to host multiple virtual machines

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hyper v

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a utility that runs in the background to correct hard disk problem

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self healing NTFS

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bare-bones installation of Windows Server with a limited GUI that is meant to reduce hacker attacks to the OS

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server core

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powerful command-line interface and scripting language for performing administrative tasks on a Windows computer

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powershell

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a storage management and configuration tool

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storage spaces

Question 29

two primary editions of windows 12

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− Standard – suitable for most mid-sized to large companies
− Datacenter – designed for organizations that rely heavily on Hyper-V virtualization

Question 30

two special editions of windows 12

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− Essentials – aimed at small businesses with 25 or fewer users
− Foundation – entry-level edition suitable for small businesses

Question 31

a directory service that enables administrators to create and manage users and groups, set network-wide user and computer policies, manage security, and organize network resources

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active directory

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let users create multiple desktops and switch between them to access application windows that are open in each desktop

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virtual desktops

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can use to browse your file systems and search for information

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cortana digital assistant

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a File Explorer feature that lets you pin any folder or search result to the Quick access section in the left pane of File Explorer

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quick access

Question 35

is designed for single-task servers running in a virtual environment, goes beyond Server Core, with an even smaller footprint, and doesn’t support a local logon

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nano server

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allows you to run applications that are isolated from one another, improving reliability

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windows containers

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is a computing model in which virtualization goes beyond VMs and extends to virtual storage networks and virtualized networking

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hyper-converged infrastucture (HCI)

Question 38

All networking functions in Linux are based on the BSD networking model:

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provides support for Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)