ITS Device Configuration Management - Domain 5
1. Active Directory A Windows general-purpose directory that stores network objectives such as users,
accounts, and resources.
2. APIPA Automatic Private IP Addressing (APIPA) is a Windows function that provides a
DHCP fail-safe autoconfiguration address that protects the computer from system
failure.
3. Boot Logging A computer startup method where Windows creates a special file that logs the list
of drivers that are used during the startup process.
4. Command A Windows application that allows users to input data in a text-based interface to
Prompt execute commands.
5. Driver A software component that allows the operating system and a device to commu-
nicate with each other.
6. Group Policies An infrastructure that allows network administrators to implement security policy
settings for users and computers.
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7. Last Known Good A boot-up option where Windows can be started if it is not starting normally. The
Configuration drivers that successfully worked the last time Windows was started and shut down
will be used to start the operating system.
8. Microsoft Store A digital storefront that offers applications, games, and music to Windows users.
Some content is free, and others cost money to download.
9. Permissions The ability for a user to access a resource.
10. Roll Back An operation that takes an operating system back to the previous version.
11. Safe Mode A Windows boot option that starts the computer in a basic mode with limited files
and drivers.
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1. Active Directory A Windows general-purpose directory that stores network objectives such as users,
accounts, and resources.
2. APIPA Automatic Private IP Addressing (APIPA) is a Windows function that provides a
DHCP fail-safe autoconfiguration address that protects the computer from system
failure.
3. Boot Logging A computer startup method where Windows creates a special file that logs the list
of drivers that are used during the startup process.
4. Command A Windows application that allows users to input data in a text-based interface to
Prompt execute commands.
5. Driver A software component that allows the operating system and a device to commu-
nicate with each other.
6. Group Policies An infrastructure that allows network administrators to implement security policy
settings for users and computers.
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7. Last Known Good A boot-up option where Windows can be started if it is not starting normally. The
Configuration drivers that successfully worked the last time Windows was started and shut down
will be used to start the operating system.
8. Microsoft Store A digital storefront that offers applications, games, and music to Windows users.
Some content is free, and others cost money to download.
9. Permissions The ability for a user to access a resource.
10. Roll Back An operation that takes an operating system back to the previous version.
11. Safe Mode A Windows boot option that starts the computer in a basic mode with limited files
and drivers.
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