differencing virtual disk

A virtual disk that is associated with another virtual hard disk in a parent-child relationship.

A library that stores word-processing documents, spreadsheets, and similar files.

A logical unit of a computer that defines a security boundary and is usually associated with Microsoft's Active Directory.

It reallocates memory automatically to the VM from a shared memory pool as dynamic memory demands change.

Ease of Access Center

A feature in Windows that enables users to configure accessibility options; also provides access to the speech recognition feature.

In Windows, generally refer to administrative-level permissions.

Previously known as Windows Explorer, the file manager that is included with Windows operating systems. It provides a graphical user interface to access and manage the file system, including opening files, moving and copying files, and deleting files.

An account with few permissions and no password that allows a user to access a computer without requiring a unique user account. The Guest account is disabled by default and, when enabled, is intended for a user who needs temporary access to a computer.

Saves any open documents and running programs or apps to an internal hard drive before removing power from the computer or device.

Physical machine that Hyper-V and the virtual machines run on.

A combination of sleep mode and hibernate mode.

This is the management console for creating and managing your VMs and setting up your test network.

Hyper-V Virtual Machine Connection

This is used when working with a single VM that you have already created. It is very similar to the Remote Desktop Connection utility.

The Hyper-V is a hypervisor, sometimes called a virtual machine monitor, and is responsible for managing the computer's physical hardware and creating virtual machines.

A feature that allows a user to right-click an app's icon on the taskbar and access several recent items they were working on.

A virtual folder that can display content from different locations (folders, for example) on your computer or an external drive.

A user can press and hold the Alt key and then press the Tab key repeatedly to switch between Windows.

Tiles in Windows 10 that contain dynamic content.

Microsoft Management Console (MMC)

One of the primary administrative tools used to manage Windows and many of the network services provided by Windows.

Stores audio files, such as those you've downloaded from the Web, transferred from a portable device (music player), or ripped from a CD.

The icon for a program displays on the taskbar, even when program isn't running.

A collection of hardware and system settings that manages how the computer uses and conserves power.

Used to recover files that have been previously deleted.

Refers to the number of pixels that create the image. (Everything you see on the screen).

An icon on link that gives you quick access to an original resource.

A low-power mode for computers that uses a minimum amount of power so that the system can be quickly restored back to the previous state without rebooting the computer.

Specify how long the computer will operate before going into sleep mode when the computer is using battery power or when it is using AC power.

standard user account

Has fewer permissions than an administrative-level account but enough permissions to be productive.

Specifies the amount of memory that you want to allocate to the VM when it starts.

A collection of information used to identify a person and grant him or her access to a computer system or network.

User Account Control (UAC)

A technology used with Windows Vista, 7, 8/8.1, and 10 to enhance system security by detecting and preventing unauthorized changes to the system.

A series of folders associated with a specific user account, that contain personal documents, user-specific registry settings, Internet favorites, and other personalized information-everything that provides a user's familiar working environment.

The collection of data and settings that pertain to each user. It describes settings and data that determine the user environment.

A file that represents a physical disk drive to a guest operating system running on a virtual machine.

By default, a computer is part of a workgroup. Usually associated with a peer-to-peer network.

Understanding OS Configurations Flashcards

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

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accessibility options

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Options which enhance the Windows experience for those who need assistance in doing so. One example includes a magnifier, a tool which can be hovered over text to make it larger and easier to read.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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administrative tools

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A folder in the Control Panel that contains tools for system administrators and advanced users.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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administrator account

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An account that provides the broadest permissions and, therefore, the most control over the computer.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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checkpoint

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A captured image of the state, data and hardware configuration of a VM at a particular moment in time.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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cached credentials

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Credentials that are saved to the computer's hard disk.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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control panel

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A Windows feature that provides access to the primary tools and utilities used to manage devices, settings, and system behaviors. Control Panel includes applets (small applications) for system administration, Windows Update, displays, and more.

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desktop

Back

Main screen background area on which windows and icons are displayed.

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