1.1 Identify basic features of Microsoft Windows additions Flashcards
Windows 10 home edition
• designed for consumer users
• lack advanced features like domain joining and bit locker
Support up to 128 GB of RAM on 64 bit systems
Remote Desktop Protocol ( RDP ) client only ; cannot host remote desktop sessions
No group policy, editor (gpedit.msc)
Windows 10 edition pro
Includes all home features plus business oriented functionalities
Supports joining our Windows domain for centralized management
Supports bit locker for full disc encryption
Can act as both RDP client and host
Includes group policy, editor (gpedit.msc)
Support up to 2 TB of RAM on 64 bit systems
Windows 10 editions Pro for workstations
Built for high-end hardware and intensive computer tasks
Supports up to four CPU’s and 6 TB of RAM
Includes features like resilient file system (REFS) and non-violet style dual in-line memory module (NVDIMM) support
Support joining our window domain, bit locker, RDP, hosting, and group policy, editor
Windows 10 edition enterprise
Designed for larger organizations with advanced security and management needs
Offers all pro features plus app blocker, branch catch, and granular user experience (UX) control
Supports up to 6 TB of RAM on 64 bit systems
Available through volume licensing
Domain access versus workgroup
Domain access: allow devices to join a centralized directories service (active directory) for unified management. Supported by pro, pro for workstations, and enterprise editions.
Workgroup: A decentralized network model suitable for small networks without centralized management. Used by the home edition.
Feature differences for a desktop styles/user interface
All editions offer similar desktop interfaces, but enterprise editions provide additional customization and management options through group policy and UX controls.
Feature differences for availability of remote desktop protocol (RDP)
Client only: home editions can initiate RDP sessions, but cannot host them.
Client and host : pro, pro for workstations, and enterprise editions can both initiate and host RDP sessions.
Feature differences on random access memory (RAM) support limitations
32 bit versions: audition support up to 4 GB of RAM.
64 bit versions :
Home : up to 128 GB
Pro : up to 2 TB
Pro for workstations and enterprise : up to 6 TB
Featured differences with bitlocker
Full disc encryption feature available in pro, pro for workstations, and enterprise additions. Not available in the home edition.
Feature differences for gpedit.msc (group policy editor)
A management console for configuring system settings and policies. Included in pro, pro for workstations, and enterprise edition. Not available in the home edition.
In place upgrade
• Allows upgrading to a higher addition without reinstalling the OS
• Common upgrade paths include :
—> home to pro
—> pro to enterprise
• Upgrading enables access to additional features relevant to the higher edition .
