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application

An application is a program that runs "on top" of the operating system or from a server, and helps a user perform a specific task, such as word processing, appointment scheduling, or accounting.

bitlocker drive encryption

BitLocker Drive Encryption is another method of protecting data stored on a fixed drive in a Windows computer. BitLocker encrypts the entire drive, rather than individual files and folders. The complementary BitLocker To Go protects data on removable data drives, such as an external flash drive.

compression

Compression is the process of decreasing the size of files or folders without affecting the files' content. The purpose of compression is to decrease large files that would otherwise use a lot of storage space. Because files often include a lot of redundant, repeated data, compressing them replaces repeated data with pointers to the data. The pointers take up much less space than the repeated data, so the size of the file is reduced.

EFS certificate

EFS certificate, decodes the file's unique encryption key, and uses that key to decode the contents of the file. If you lose an encryption key or your EFS certificate, or one of them becomes damaged, you could lose your data. It's important to back up your encryption key(s) and certificate and keep them in a safe place. You should also consider creating a file recovery certificate.

Encrypting File System (EFS)

Encrypting File System (EFS) to allow users to encrypt information on hard disks, external flash disks, CDs, DVDs, backup tapes, and other types of physical media. Files and folders are not encrypted in Windows 7 by default; however, users can enforce encryption on data files, folders, and entire drives. Encrypted (EFS) files and folders are displayed in green in Windows Explorer.

encryption

Encryption protects the contents of files and folders from unauthorized access. Windows uses

FAT

FAT32 and FAT (which is seldom used today) were popular in earlier versions of Windows (such as Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Millenium Edition, Windows NT, and Windows 2000). The limitations of FAT32 make it less desirable than NTFS:

FAT32

FAT32 and FAT (which is seldom used today) were popular in earlier versions of Windows (such as Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Millenium Edition, Windows NT, and Windows 2000). The limitations of FAT32 make it less desirable than NTFS:

NTFS

NTFS because it supports larger disks (up to 256 terabytes [TB]!) than FAT32 or FAT, and NTFS-formatted files and folders provide better security. It's also more reliable, with built-in features for recovering from disk errors automatically. Microsoft recommends NTFS for its security features: You can use encryption and permissions to restrict file access to specific users.

System Configuration utility

System Configuration utility , lets you enable or disable startup services, set boot options such as booting into Safe Mode, access tools like Action Center and Event Viewer, and more. You'll use this utility mainly to troubleshoot startup problems with Windows

install application

You install applications , or programs, either at the local level or the network level. A local installation results in the software files running directly from a computer.

bitlocker

a full disk encryption feature included with the Ultimate and Enterprise editions of Windows Vista and Windows 7, the Pro and Enterprise editions of Windows 8 and Windows 8.1,[1] and Windows Server 2008 and later. It is designed to protect data by providing encryption for entire volumes. By default it uses the AES encryption algorithm in cipher block chaining (CBC) mode with a 128-bit or 256-bit key, combined with the Elephant diffuser for additional disk encryption-specific security not provided by AES.[2][3] CBC is not used over the whole disk, only for each individual disk sector.

library

a library is a virtual folder that can display content from different locations (folders, for example) on your computer or an external drive. A library looks like an ordinary folder but simply points to files and folders that are located elsewhere. You access libraries in Windows Explorer, just like you do files and folders.

Programs and Features

a list that contains programs on your computer

encryption key

encryption key . The key is used to scramble the contents of the file. This encryption key is also encrypted with a personal file encryption certificate, which is stored in the Windows Certificate database. The file's encryption key is stored along with the file.

file system

file system is the overall structure your computer uses to name, store, and organize files and folders on a hard disk or partition. The file system provides a map of the clusters (the basic units of logical storage on a hard disk) that a file has been stored in.

Group Policy object (GPO)

is a directory service that Microsoft developed for Windows domain networks and is included in most Windows Server operating systems as a set of processes and services.[1][2] An AD domain controller authenticates and authorizes all users and computers in a Windows domain type network—assigning and enforcing security policies for all computers and installing or updating software. For example, when a user logs into a computer that is part of a Windows domain, Active Directory checks the submitted password and determines whether the user is a system administrator or normal user

active directory

is a directory service that Microsoft developed for Windows domain networks and is included in most Windows Server operating systems as a set of processes and services.[1][2] An AD domain controller authenticates and authorizes all users and computers in a Windows domain type network—assigning and enforcing security policies for all computers and installing or updating software. For example, when a user logs into a computer that is part of a Windows domain, Active Directory checks the submitted password and determines whether the user is a system administrator or normal user

Group Policy

is a feature of the Microsoft Windows NT family of operating systems that control the working environment of user accounts and computer accounts. Group Policy provides the centralized management and configuration of operating systems, applications, and users' settings in an Active Directory environment. A version of Group Policy called Local Group Policy ("LGPO" or "LocalGPO") also allows Group Policy Object management on standalone and non-domain computers

local application

local application because it stays with that computer. If you're working in a networked environment with a domain, it's more efficient to store the application's installation files in a network location; they are installed on the client computer or are available to run from the server when users log on.

MSCONFIG

msconfig in the Search programs and files search box, and then click msconfig.exe from the resulting list. The System Configuration window displays, showing the General tab (see Figure 4-11). Normal startup is selected by default (unless you've previously changed startup settings). A normal startup runs all device drivers and services. Other options include the following:

multi-booting

multi-booting , where you choose at startup which operating system you want to load, you might need to format a partition with FAT32 if that partition will run Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows Millenium Edition.

uninstall application

ninstalling applications is a breeze, whether local or over a network.

publish

publish an application to all users or computers in a designated site, domain, organizational unit (OU), or to a local, individual user or computer.

services

services in the Search programs and files search box, and then click Services or services.msc in the resulting list. (Or right-click Services or services.msc and select Run as administrator . You must provide an administrative password or confirm to continue.) The Services console displays.

assign

your organization has already deployed Active Directory, such as Microsoft Windows 2008 R2 Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), using Group Policy to push applications to users or computers is efficient. Using Group Policy, you can assign