ITCNA1 Chapter 13.docx

Attended Installation

A type of OS installation where user interaction is required throughout the process.

Clean Install

Installing an operating system on a computer that has no previous OS installed or existing files.

In-place Upgrade

Replacing an older version of an OS with a newer version while keeping files, settings, and applications.

Boot Device Priority

The order in which a computer searches for devices to boot from during the startup process.

Partitioning Style

The method used to divide a hard drive into segments, typically MBR or GPT.

Recovery Partition

A designated space on a hard drive that contains recovery tools to restore the operating system.

System Requirements for Applications

The minimum hardware and software specifications needed for an application to run.

Installation Distribution Methods

Different ways to deliver and install software applications, such as physical media or downloadable installers.

Safe Mode

A diagnostic mode that starts Windows with a minimal set of drivers and services.

Power on Self Test (POST)

A process that initializes hardware components when a computer is turned on.

Boot Configuration Database (BCD)

A database that contains boot-time configuration data for Windows operating systems.

System Restore

A feature that allows rolling back to a previous state of the operating system in case of issues.

Task Manager

A system monitor tool that provides information about running applications and processes.

Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)

An error screen displayed on a Windows computer following a fatal system error.

Shadow IT

IT systems and solutions built and used inside organizations without explicit organizational approval.

Driver Rollback

The process of reverting to an earlier version of a device driver.

Unattended Installation

An automated installation process that does not require user interaction.

Image Deployment

A method of deploying operating systems by copying a pre-prepared image to a device.

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)

A network protocol that assigns IP addresses to devices on the network.

Remote Installation Server

A server that allows installation of operating systems on remote machines.