Active Directory Terms Flashcards
A resource provided by Microsoft that allows users to download and evaluate software, including operating systems and applications, before making a purchasing decision.
Evaluation Center
An open-source virtualization software that enables users to create and run virtual machines on their computers. It allows the installation and testing of different operating systems within a virtual environment.
VirtualBox
A software-defined network that operates within a virtualized environment. It enables communication between virtual machines, containers, and other networked resources, simulating a physical network infrastructure.
Virtual Network
A software emulation of a physical computer system, capable of running an operating system and applications. It allows multiple operating systems to coexist on a single physical machine.
Virtual Machine (VM)
A directory service provided by Microsoft that stores and manages information about network resources such as user accounts, computers, and printers. It provides authentication, authorization, and other directory-related services.
Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)
Accounts created for individual users to access and interact with the resources within a network. User accounts are used for authentication and authorization purposes.
Accounts created for individual users to access and interact with the resources within a network. User accounts are used for authentication and authorization purposes.
Containers within an Active Directory domain used to organize and manage objects such as user accounts, computers, and other resources. They provide a logical structure for administrative purposes.
Containers within an Active Directory domain used to organize and manage objects such as user accounts, computers, and other resources. They provide a logical structure for administrative purposes.
Objects within Active Directory that can hold other objects, such as OUs or groups. They provide a way to group related objects together for administrative convenience.
Objects within Active Directory that can hold other objects, such as OUs or groups. They provide a way to group related objects together for administrative convenience.
In the context of Active Directory, objects refer to entities such as users, computers, groups, or resources that can be managed within the directory service.
Groups: Collections of user accounts, computers, or other groups within Active Directory.
Collections of user accounts, computers, or other groups within Active Directory.
In the context of Active Directory, objects refer to entities such as users, computers, groups, or resources that can be managed within the directory service.
Collections of user accounts, computers, or other groups within Active Directory.
Groups
In the context of Active Directory, objects refer to entities such as users, computers, groups, or resources that can be managed within the directory service.
Objects
Objects within Active Directory that can hold other objects, such as OUs or groups. They provide a way to group related objects together for administrative convenience.
Containers
Containers within an Active Directory domain used to organize and manage objects such as user accounts, computers, and other resources. They provide a logical structure for administrative purposes.
Organizational Units (OUs)
The association between objects and groups in Active Directory. Memberships determine the permissions and access rights granted to users or resources within the network.
Memberships
A feature of Active Directory that allows administrators to define and enforce configurations and settings for user accounts and computers in a centralized manner. It helps manage and maintain consistent settings across the network.
Group Policy
A feature of Active Directory that allows administrators to define and enforce configurations and settings for user accounts and computers in a centralized manner. It helps manage and maintain consistent settings across the network.
Containers within Active Directory that store the settings and configurations defined by administrators using Group Policy. GPOs are linked to OUs or domains to apply the policies to the relevant objects.
The order in which Group Policy Objects are applied and processed. Precedence determines which policy settings take effect when conflicts or overlaps occur.
_________________ is a framework provided by Microsoft for system administration. It provides a graphical user interface (GUI) for managing various aspects of the Windows operating system, including Active Directory.
Microsoft Management Console (MMC)
_________________ is a framework provided by Microsoft for system administration. It provides a graphical user interface (GUI) for managing various aspects of the Windows operating system, including Active Directory.
Microsoft Management Console (MMC)
The order in which Group Policy Objects are applied and processed. Precedence determines which policy settings take effect when conflicts or overlaps occur.
The order in which Group Policy Objects are applied and processed. Precedence determines which policy settings take effect when conflicts or overlaps occur.
Containers within Active Directory that store the settings and configurations defined by administrators using Group Policy. GPOs are linked to OUs or domains to apply the policies to the relevant objects.
Containers within Active Directory that store the settings and configurations defined by administrators using Group Policy. GPOs are linked to OUs or domains to apply the policies to the relevant objects.
The order in which Group Policy Objects are applied and processed. Precedence determines which policy settings take effect when conflicts or overlaps occur.
Group Policy Precedence
Containers within Active Directory that store the settings and configurations defined by administrators using Group Policy. GPOs are linked to OUs or domains to apply the policies to the relevant objects.
Group Policy Objects (GPOs)
Containers within Active Directory that store the settings and configurations defined by administrators using Group Policy. GPOs are linked to OUs or domains to apply the policies to the relevant objects.
Group Policy Objects (GPOs)
Organizational Units within Active Directory that do not inherit Group Policy settings from parent containers. They have separate and independent Group Policy configurations.
Non-Inheriting Organizational Units
The process of verifying and validating the functionality and effects of Group Policy settings before deploying them in a production environment. Testing helps identify and resolve potential issues or conflicts.
GPO Testing
A message or warning displayed to users when they log on to a computer or network. It can provide legal notices, security policies, or other important information.
Logon Banner
User profiles that are stored on a network share rather than on a local computer. Roaming profiles allow users to access their personalized settings and files from different computers within a network.
Roaming Profiles
Network drives or folders that are made accessible to multiple users within a network. They allow users to share files and collaborate on projects.
Shared Drives
The password associated with a user account within an Active Directory domain. It is used for authentication purposes when logging on to the network.
Domain Password
Security policies that determine the behavior and actions taken when multiple failed login attempts occur for a user account. Account lockout policies help protect against unauthorized access and brute-force attacks.
Account Lockout Policies
Password settings defined by administrators to enforce strong password requirements and security standards within Active Directory. PSOs provide more granular control over password policies than the default domain password policy.
Password Policies (PSOs)
A built-in software firewall provided by Microsoft Windows operating systems. It helps protect computers and networks by monitoring and controlling network traffic based on predefined rules and policies.
Windows Firewall
The process of running scripts or command sequences on a computer or within a network. Scripts automate tasks and can be used for system administration, configuration, and other purposes.
Script Execution
The process of running scripts or command sequences on a computer or within a network. Scripts automate tasks and can be used for system administration, configuration, and other purposes.
Script Execution
A powerful command-line shell and scripting language provided by Microsoft for system administration and automation. PowerShell allows administrators to manage and control Windows operating systems and Active Directory.
PowerShell
A file format used to store tabular data, where values are separated by commas. CSV files are commonly used for importing and exporting data between different applications and systems.
CSV (Comma Separated Value)
A type of backup that includes critical system files, Active Directory database, registry, and other essential components of a Windows operating system. System state backups allow for disaster recovery and system restoration.
System State Backup
A multimedia software platform used for creating and displaying interactive content, animations, and video on websites. Adobe Flash is being phased out and replaced by newer web technologies due to security concerns.
Adobe Flash
A general-purpose programming language and computing platform used for developing applications. Java applications can run on different platforms and devices, making it highly portable and widely used.
Java
A software application provided by Adobe for viewing, printing, and commenting on PDF (Portable Document Format) files. Adobe Reader is a popular tool for reading and interacting with PDF documents.
Adobe Reader
A software application provided by Adobe for viewing, printing, and commenting on PDF (Portable Document Format) files. Adobe Reader is a popular tool for reading and interacting with PDF documents.
Entries in the Windows Registry, a hierarchical database that stores configuration settings and options for the Windows operating system and installed applications. Registry keys contain values that control various aspects of the system’s behavior.
Objects within Active Directory that can hold other objects, such as OUs or groups. They provide a way to group related objects together for administrative convenience.
Containers
Containers within Active Directory that store the settings and configurations defined by administrators using Group Policy. GPOs are linked to OUs or domains to apply the policies to the relevant objects.
Group Policy Objects (GPOs)
Collections of user accounts, computers, or other groups within Active Directory.
Groups
In the context of Active Directory, objects refer to entities such as users, computers, groups, or resources that can be managed within the directory service.
Objects
Entries in the Windows Registry, a hierarchical database that stores configuration settings and options for the Windows operating system and installed applications. Registry keys contain values that control various aspects of the system’s behavior.
Registry Keys
_________________ is a framework provided by Microsoft for system administration. It provides a graphical user interface (GUI) for managing various aspects of the Windows operating system, including Active Directory.
Microsoft Management Console (MMC)
The order in which Group Policy Objects are applied and processed. Precedence determines which policy settings take effect when conflicts or overlaps occur.
Group Policy Precedence
