Server Operating System 2.1-4

What is Windows Server?

A family of Microsoft server operating systems.

What is a server operating system?

An OS that manages shared network resources and services for multiple users.

What is authentication and directory services?

Centralized systems that organize user, device, and network information for authentication and authorization.

What is a background service?

A process that runs continuously without direct user interaction.

What is a daemon?

A term for background services in Linux, Unix, and BSD.

What is a client?

A user, device, or application that uses a server's resources or services.

What is a file server?

A server that centrally stores and manages files for network users.

What is a web server?

A server that delivers web pages and content using HTTP or HTTPS.

What is file system encryption?

Converting stored data into unreadable code that requires a decryption key.

What is a firewall?

A security tool that filters network traffic and blocks unauthorized access.

What is patch management?

Regularly updating systems to fix vulnerabilities and improve stability.

What is the principle of least privilege?

Giving users only the access rights needed for their tasks.

What is SIEM?

Security Information and Event Management; monitors and analyzes security data to detect threats.

What is user access control?

Managing user permissions so only authorized people access specific data or systems.

What does lightweight mean in server operating systems?

Software that uses fewer hardware resources and has a small installation size.