Chapter 2 Key Terms

  1. __________ is a folder in the Control Panel that contains tools for system administrators
    and advanced users.
    Administrative Tools
  2. The __________ and __________ are two of the
    primary tools to manage a Windows server, and they include the most commonly used
    MMC snap-ins.
    • Computer Management console
    • Server Management console
  3. As with previous versions of Windows, the main graphical utility to configure the Windows
    environment and hardware devices is the __________.
    Control Panel
  4. __________ are programs that control a device.
    device drivers
  5. __________ provides you with a graphical view of the hardware (internal and external)
    that is installed on your computer and gives you a way to manage and configure your
    devices.
    device manager
  6. A __________ is a logical unit of computers that define a security boundary, and it is usually associated with Microsoft’s Active Directory.
    domain
  7. The __________ acts as a reminder and a method to access key options so that
    you can quickly get your Windows server up and running with minimal effort.
    Initial Configuration Tasks
  8. The __________ is one of the primary administrative tools used to manage Windows and many of the network services provided by Windows.
    Microsoft Management console (MMC)
  9. Windows has benefited from __________ where you install or connect
    a device, and the device is automatically recognized and configured, and the appropriate
    driver is installed
    Plug and Play (PnP)
  10. The __________ is a central, secure database in which Windows stores all hardware configuration information, software configuration information, and system security policies.
    registry
  11. __________ and __________, you can access a computer running Windows
    with another computer that is connected to the same network or over the Internet just as if you were sitting in front of the server.
    • Remote Assistance
    • Remote Desktop
  12. The __________ pack is a feature available with Windows Server 2008 R2 that enables remote management of Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, and
    Windows Server 2003 from a computer running Windows Server 2008 R2, by allowing you to open and run management tools and snap-ins to manage roles, role services, or features on a
    remote computer
    Remote Server Administration Tools
  13. The dimming of your desktop is referred to as
    the __________ because other programs
    can’t run while it’s dimmed.
    secure desktop
  14. This admin tool

    __________: Manage the different services that run in the background on your computer.
    Services
  15. A __________is a device driver that includes a digital signature, which is an electronic security mark that can indicate the publisher of the software and information that can show if a driver has been altered.
    signed driver
  16. A __________ is usually associated with a peer-to-peer network in which user accounts are decentralized and stored on each individual
    computer.
    workgroup
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Chapter 2 Key Terms
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Windows Server Administration Fundamentals
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