1.3 - CompTIA A+ Core 2

Windows 10 Home

A version of Windows designed for end-users, including OneDrive integration, Cortana, and Windows Defender.

Windows 10 Pro

A version of Windows designed for business/enterprise use, featuring RDP capabilities, full disk encryption via BitLocker, and Group Policy Management.

Windows 10 Pro for Workstations

A version of Windows designed for high-end desktops, supporting up to 4 CPUs and 2TB of RAM, with ReFS support.

Windows 10 Enterprise

A version of Windows for very large organizations that includes volume licensing and granular control over user interface features.

Windows 11

Released on October 5, 2021, as an upgrade to Windows 10, with no support for 32-bit CPUs and new features like Microsoft Teams integration and Microsoft Copilot.

Windows 11 Home

Designed for end-users, it includes features like OneDrive integration, Cortana, and a consumer version of BitLocker.

Windows 11 Pro

Designed for business use, it features Active Directory integration, full disk encryption via BitLocker, and virtualization via Microsoft Hyper-V.

Windows 11 Enterprise

Used for large company deployments, featuring volume licensing, server capabilities, and mobile device management.

Windows N versions

Windows editions for Europe that do not include Windows Media Player or other multimedia utilities.

Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP)

A protocol allowing a client to connect and interact with a remote RDP host, enabling access to system resources remotely.

Windows versions that can host RDP

Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 11 Pro, and Windows 11 Enterprise.

Workgroup

A network structure where each device is managed individually as a peer, typically used in home networks.

Windows Domain

A network structure using a centralized server for authentication and administration, supporting many devices.

Encrypting File System (EFS)

A feature allowing encryption for individual files and folders within the NTFS file system.

BitLocker

A Windows feature enabling full disk encryption, encrypting everything on the drive, including the OS.

Group Policy Editor (gpedit.msc)

A utility used to edit the local group policy settings in Windows.

Group Policy Management Console (gpmc.msc)

A utility integrated with Active Directory for managing group policies in business environments.

Windows 10 Home RAM limitations

4GB (x86 CPUs), 128GB (x64 CPUs)

Windows 10 Pro RAM limitations

4GB (x86 CPUs), 2TB (x64 CPUs)

Windows 10 Enterprise RAM limitations

4GB (x86 CPUs), 6TB (x64 CPUs)

Windows 11 Home RAM limitations

128GB (x64 only)

Windows 11 Pro RAM limitations

2TB (x64 only)

Windows 11 Enterprise RAM limitations

6TB (x64 only)