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aliases: EOL A term used to describe software that will no longer be maintained or updated by it's developers. #IV

The most basic component of an operating system, serving as the core of the OS. Responsible for running the CPU, memory, peripheral devices, file systems, managing security, and more. #IV

An OS component responsible for handling interaction between the user and the system. Command-Line (CLI) Text-based interface that allows the user to access programs and utilities by typing out and entering commands. Graphical (GUI) A visual based interface th...

A Windows 10 Pro feature that enables administrative management features for use in an enterprise setting. In Windows, configuration settings are stored in the registry. On a Windows Domains network, each domain-joined computer will receive policy settings fr...

A specialized software program installed on Microsoft-Windows machines, used to edit internal system settings. The group policy editor can be called by the domain controller to run custom scripts at specified times. #IV

The Samba Project is the standard Windows interop suite for Linux and other Unix-based operating systems. #IV

A proprietary operating system developed and owned by Google, based on Linux. Chrome OS offers a simplified OS that focuses on cloud-based storage. For users that do their work primarily online, Chrome OS might be the most reasonable option. It does allow for ...

The main password management tool used in macOS. Features: passwords for websites for system logins for wireless networks for encrypted disks private keys certificates secure notes #IV

aliases: UUID A 128-bit label used to identify objects in computer systems. Also known as Globally Unique Identifiers or GUIDs. e.g. 44d14020-b0f4-4b6c-b439-e29579868904 #V

A special file system designed for flash drives with large storage capacities (greater than 32 GB). #V

aliases: GUI A software program that uses icons, menus, and other visual components to interact with and control a computer's resources. #IV

Rules and procedures that have been set by an organization to address a particular problem or concern. A policy identifies a problem, why an action is necessary, and exactly what should be done. A company should always have a security policy that defines how t...

A procedure defines a desired outcome, and outlines the steps that, when taken, should lead towards the outcome. It also defines who takes which steps when. Most organizations have a procedure called the standard operating procedure that describes all company ...

A document that states a representative of an organization has permission to place an order and that the organization intends to pay the price. Some companies might deliver before payment is received, while others require payment up front. If the supplier or v...

An ethernet router is a device that connects two or more network segments or subnets. Common routers can support a Wide-Area Network (WAN) and four local area networks (LANs). #I

Servers provide file storage, manage Active Directory, provide IP addresses using DHCP, and more. You can't do much with the front, so support technicians work more with the back of the servers. You can see many things on the back panel, like the power source ...

A logical division of the available space on a hard disk drive, carved out to save data. It can take one of two partition styles, MBR or GPT. Partition Creation w/ DISKPART DISKPART is Windows' command line interface for the management and configuration of mou...

An enumeration of all the disk and volume stati hehe fnuuy that can be displayed in the Disk Management tool on Microsoft-Windows. Status Description HEALTHY // ONLINE Disk is active and accessible, volumes are valid and are error-free FORMATTING Show...