Understanding OS Configurations

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accessibility options

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Options which enhance the Windows experience for those who need assistance in doing so. One example includes a magnifier, a tool which can be hovered over text to make it larger and easier to read.

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administrative tools

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A folder in the Control Panel that contains tools for system administrators and advanced users.

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administrator account

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An account that provides the broadest permissions and, therefore, the most control over the computer.

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checkpoint

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A captured image of the state, data and hardware configuration of a VM at a particular moment in time.

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cached credentials

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Credentials that are saved to the computer's hard disk.

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control panel

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A Windows feature that provides access to the primary tools and utilities used to manage devices, settings, and system behaviors. Control Panel includes applets (small applications) for system administration, Windows Update, displays, and more.

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desktop

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Main screen background area on which windows and icons are displayed.

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differencing virtual disk

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A virtual disk that is associated with another virtual hard disk in a parent-child relationship.

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documents library

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A library that stores word-processing documents, spreadsheets, and similar files.

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domain

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A logical unit of a computer that defines a security boundary and is usually associated with Microsoft's Active Directory.