Compare Windows Editions Flashcards
lesson 12B
About settings page to report the edition that is installed
32-bit (x86) software
- cannot run 64-bit applications
- 32-bit CPU can only run the 32-bit editions
- are limited to 4 GB system memory
64-bit (x64) software
- support much more RAM
- can run most 32-bit applications
- require 64-bit hardware device drivers
authorized (“signed”) by Microsoft.
user interface (UI)
is based around the desktop, Start menu, taskbar, and notification area elements.
Windows Home edition
- domestic consumers
- possibly (SOHO) business use.
- no support multiple cpu
- restricted 128 bit
Windows Home supports two licensing models:
- original equipment manufacturer (OEM) license- preinstalled to one device only.
- retail license - can be transferred to one device at a time.
Windows Pro
- small/medium-size businesses
- network administrators more control
- advance hardware
Windows Education/Pro Education
for licensing by schools and colleges
domain network
a collection of networked devices (computers, servers, etc.) managed by one or more domain controllers
Group Policy Editor (gpedit.msc)
a tool used to configure and modify Group Policy settings for uniformed settings within Enterprised network.
BitLocker
is a built-in Windows security feature that encrypts entire drives
Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP)
allows a user to connect to the machine and
operate it over a network.
Windows Enterprise Edition
- Microsoft’s DirectAccess
- AppLocker
- Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack
upgrade/repair install
a software installation that updates an existing operating system to a newer version while preserving user data, settings, and installed programs.