Managing Windows Server 2008 R2 Flashcards
Server Features and maintenance.
BitLocker Drive Encryption
Helps protect data in disks by encrypting the entire volume.
BITS Server Extension
(Background Intelligence Service) allows computer to transfer files in the foreground or background asynchronously so they the responsiveness of other network applications is preserved.
Connection Manager Administration
Customizes the remote connection experiences for users on your network by creating pre-defined connections to remote servers and networks via VPN server.
Desktop Experience
Includes features of Windows Vista such as Windows Media Player, desktop themes, and photo management.
Failover Clustering
Allows multiple servers to work together to provide high availability of services and applications. If one server fails, a second server is available to take over its work.
Group Policy Management
A Microsoft Management Console snap-in that allows easy management of Active directory Group Policies to secure or standardize a network environment.
Internet Printing Client
Enables clients to use Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) to connect and print to printers on the network or Internet.
Internet Storage Name Server
Provides discovery services for Internet Small Computer System Interface (iSCSI) storage area networks.
LPR Port Monitor
Enables the computer to print to printers that are shared using a Line Printer Daemon (LPD) service. LPD service is commonly used by UNIX-based computers and printer sharing devices.
Message Queuing
Provides guaranteed message delivery, efficient routing, security, and priority-based messaging between applications.
Multipath I/O
Along with the Microsoft Device Specific Module (DSM) or third-party DSM, provides support for using multiple data paths to a storage device on Windows.
Network Load Balancing (NLB)
Distributes traffic across several servers, using the TCP/IP networking protocol. NLB is particularly useful for ensuring that stateless applications such as Web servers running IIS are scalable by adding additional servers as the load increases.
Peer Name Resolution Protocol
Allows applications to register and resolve names on your computer so that other computers communicate with these applications.
Quality Windows Audio Video Experience
A networking platform for audio and video streaming applications on IP home networks.
Remote Assistance
Enables you or a support person to offer assistance to users with computer issues or questions.