1.1 An Overview of Windows Flashcards

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Windows on the Core 2 exam

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  • 220-1102 exam released in January 2022
    – Two Windows versions available
    – Windows 10 and Windows 11
  • CompTIA considers all in-support Windows versions to
    be in scope for the exam
    – Mainstream support is 5 years after release
  • Windows versions are listed in the objectives
    – Everything else includes both Windows 10 and 11
  • Fortunately, these are remarkably similar
    – Once you know one, you effectively know the other!
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Windows 10

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  • Released on July 29, 2015 - We skipped Windows 9
  • A single platform
    – Desktops, laptops, tablets, phones, all-in-one devices
  • Ongoing updates
    – More than twelve different released versions
    – November 2021 (Version 21H2)
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Windows 10 Home

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  • Home user - Retail sales
  • Integration with Microsoft account
    – Microsoft OneDrive backup
  • Windows Defender
    – Anti-virus and anti-malware
  • Cortana - Talk to your operating system
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Windows 10 Pro

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  • The business version of Windows
    – Additional management features
  • Remote Desktop host
    – Remote control each computer
  • BitLocker - Full disk encryption (FDE)
  • Join a Windows domain
    – Group Policy management
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Windows 10 Pro for Workstations

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  • An edition for high-end desktops
    – Enhanced performance and storage options
  • More physical CPUs - Up to four
  • High maximum RAM - Supports up to 6 TB
  • Support for ReFS - Resilient File System
    – Same as Windows Server
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Windows 10 Enterprise

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  • Built for large implementations
    – Volume licensing
  • AppLocker - Control what applications can run
  • BranchCache - Remote site file caching
  • Granular User Experience (UX) control
    – Define the user environment
    – Useful for kiosk and workstation customization
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Windows 10/11 requirements

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Windows 10 Edition comparison table

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