Misc Flashcards
OS
Operating System.
Manages files and folders on hard disks, Accesses and manages, applications, Interacts with hardware, Detects and responds to user input
Domain Controller
Centralized server responsible for security administration of a domain
Driver Signing
Minimizes risk involved in adding third-party software to your machine
Registry
The special configuration database that Windows configuration information is stored in
Hives
A series of separate areas the Registry is broken down into
Last Known Good Configuration
Windows recovery option that saves the system registry during each login
Event Viewer
Windows utility used to view application log
GPUPDATE
Utility used to update Group Policy Settings.
Replaces some funcionality of SECEDIT.
GPT
GUID Globally Unique Identifiers Partition Table. Replacing MBR in 64-bit versions of OS
Virtual Memory
Swap or paging file where idle pieces of program are placed in hard drive space while active programs are kept in main memory. Default is 1.5 times the amount of RAM.
PAGEFILE.SYS
WinSAT.exe
Microsoft recommends using this with the formal option to optimize Windows for SSDs to reduce the number of write operations.
Quickest way to lock a Windows 7 Computer
Windows + L
What does selecting Index encrypted files option do?
Ensures BitLocker files display in any search you implement.
Where are user profiles located in Windows Vista and 7?
C:/Users folder
AERO
Authentic, Energetic, Reflective, and Open
Winver
Utility to see the edition and service pack installed on a system.
What is the most common shell used with Linux?
Bash (borne again shell)
AUP
Acceptable Use Policy
DLP
Data Loss Prevention
Monitor system contents and who accesses key content.
GRUB
GRand Unified Bootloader
Multiboot loader
LILO
LInux LOader
Multiboot loader
Active Partition
Read at startup and contains boot files.
There can be only one and it must be the primary partition.
