Describes the physical specifications of the server as well as the OS and protocols used by the server

A host acting as a workstation for one user and providing a service for the network or users

A network where non-dedicated servers provide services

Provides services to the network only

Network with services provided strictly by dedicated servers

A simple grouping of computers intended only to help users find such things as printers and shared folders within that group

Collection of computers defined by the administrator of a windows server network that share a common directory database

The first sector at the beginning of a hard drive

Purpose is to enable you to exceed the four partition limit of a basic disk.

Used to start an OS, although they don't have to contain the OS

A formatted disk partition used for a particular file system. Synonymous to "Logical Drive"

A high performance, typically single-user computer used for a variety of applications.

All computer software needs certain hardware components or other software resources to be present on a computer system. These pre-requisites are known as _____________

Can be used to find a hardware component that is not functioning properly, or two devices that are conflicting with each other

Used to report events that have taken place, such as a failure to start a component or complete an action

Contains information, settings, options and other values for programs and hardware installed on all versions of microsoft windows OS

Gives you a graphic representation of the hard disks and CD-ROM devices in your computer

Collects system information such as devices that are installed in your computer or device drivers loaded in your computer

A tool that can help identify problems that might prevent Windows from starting correctly

As a minimum, a full data backup should be performed once a _________

Designed to be implemented easily into existing systems without the need for customization

Described the file type, file extension, and OLE information

Contains information about all the users who log on to the computer, including both generic and user-specific information

Contains the user who is currently logged into windows and their settings

Contains computer-specific information about the hardware installed, software settings, and other information

The details about the current configuration of hardware attached to the computer

Only used in Windows 95, 98, and NT.

The plug in card in a desktop computer that creates the electronic signals required by the monitor