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A directory used to add space to a storage device that is at it's maximum capacity, partitioned under the volume that is also occupied by the storage device. Only available in Microsoft-Windows. Mount Points can only be used if the new partition is using the N...

A single storage space within a computer, used to link multiple partitions together. The partitions can even stretch across different physical hard drives. Features Volumes are assigned a (usually) letter-based label e.g. C:\ to identify it. Volumes contain d...

An enumeration of the different ways a user can install Microsoft-Windows onto their system. There are three different ways someone can install Windows. The first decision to take when installing it is to pick the installation type. Clean Installation Assumes ...

A software implementation of a computer that executes programs just like a physical machine.

A software layer used to run multiple operating systems concurrently on a single machine. It allows VMs to interact with the hardware without going through the host OS, providing a boost in efficiency with using system resources. Hypervisors come in two types....

Specialized software that assumes the responsibilities of a physical router for virtual machines.

Specialized software that enables communication between virtual machines by first checking the data packets being sent. vSwitch's can be installed on the VM itself or be implemented as part of the server firmware.

A file created within the host OS of a virtual machine that assumes the responsibilities of a physical hard disk for the VM.

Specialized software that acts as a network firewall device for virtual machines. It provides packet filtering and monitoring services for the VM.

A Windows 10 Pro feature that allows for virtual machines to be created on Windows, each running it's own (and optionally different) operating system. In order to use Hyper-V, you first need to make sure that it's enabled. Control Panel > Programs > Turn Windo...

A mechanism in Microsoft Windows that automatically manages the swapping of data between physical memory modules and the paging file stored on the hard disk.

External components that send and/or retrieve data from a computer. Categories Input Output Input/Output Common Peripherals Keyboard Mouse Digitizer Scanner Motion Sensor Microphone KVM Switch

A hardware device used to receive (mostly) text-based input from the user. Keyboards connect through a USB port. Many keyboards include special function keys that simplify playing music or browsing the internet. Almost every desktop computer requires at least...

A hardware device that captures an analog signal and turns it into digital data. Examples include microphones and document scanners.

A hardware device used to scan hard-copy images and documents and convert them into digital files for use on the PC.

A hardware device that allows multiple computer systems to be used with only one keyboard, mouse, and monitor. Features (Raw Lesson Content) KVM switches have multiple input groups, with each group accepting keyboard, video, and mouse connections from one comp...

A hardware device that's able to detect the slightest of movements within a preset area. Motion sensors are a key part of security systems, and they require special software and configuration to be effective. There are two types of motion sensor. Active Sensor...

A hardware device that converts sound into an electrical signal.