Module_6_Study_questions_and_terms

What is a repair installation?

A process that fixes Windows issues while keeping personal files and most settings.

What is cloud computing?

Delivery of computing services over the internet, including servers, storage, databases, networking, software.

What is the difference between PaaS and SaaS?

PaaS offers a development and deployment environment, while SaaS provides a complete software solution managed by the provider.

What is a hypervisor?

Software that creates and runs virtual machines, managing resources between the host and virtual machines.

What is an unattended installation?

An installation method that uses pre-set responses for automated installation.

What is an ISO file?

An archive that contains a complete copy of data from a physical media disc.

What are the advantages of cloud computing?

Cost-effective, scalable resources, automatic updates, access from anywhere, built-in disaster recovery, reduced IT maintenance.

What is a recovery drive?

A partition that helps recover a PC that won’t start up correctly.

What is a Type 1 hypervisor?

A hypervisor that runs directly on the host's hardware without a host operating system.

What are solid-state drives (SSD)?

Internal drives with no moving parts that provide excellent performance but are more expensive.

What is virtualization?

The creation of a virtual version of something, such as an operating system or a server.

What is a virtual machine (VM)?

A software implementation of a physical computer, running its own operating system and applications.

What does cloud service delivery model IaaS stand for?

Infrastructure as a Service, offering virtualized computing resources over the internet.

What is RAID?

A storage solution that combines multiple drives for redundancy and performance benefits.

What is a public cloud?

Cloud services available to any individual or organization, usually hosted by third-party providers.

What is container virtualization?

A lightweight method of virtualization allowing multiple applications to run in isolated environments on a single host.

What is Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)?

A technology that allows desktop environments to be hosted on a centralized server.

What is disk imaging?

The process of creating a copy of a hard drive that can be deployed to multiple systems.

What is a hybrid cloud?

A combination of public and private cloud infrastructures allowing data and applications to be shared between them.

What is a Type 2 hypervisor?

A hypervisor that runs on a conventional operating system and manages guest virtual machines.