Computer Systems Servicing NC II

Definition of Terms

•         Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) - A directory service developed by Microsoft for Windows domain networks. It provides a centralized location for network administration and security.

•         Active Directory Users and Computers - A management tool in Windows operating systems used to manage user accounts and devices within an Active Directory environment.

•         Backup - The process of creating a copy of data to protect against data loss or corruption.

•         Client - A computer program or device that requests services or resources from a server in a network.

•         Default Gateway - A network device or node that serves as an access point or "gateway" to another network, typically the internet.

•         Domain Name - A human-readable name assigned to an IP address on the internet.

•         Domain Name Services (DNS) - A system that translates human-readable domain names into IP addresses, allowing computers to locate and connect to each other on a network.

•         Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) - A network management protocol that dynamically assigns IP addresses and other network configuration information to devices on a network.

•         File Server Resource Manager - A Windows Server feature that enables administrators to manage quotas, file screening, and storage reports on file servers.

•         File Services - A set of services that allow sharing, access, and management of files on a network.

•         Firewall - A network security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules.

•         Folder Redirection - A feature in Windows that allows the redirection of certain folders from a user's profile to a network location.

•         Forward DNS Lookup Zone - A DNS zone that translates domain names to IP addresses.

•         Group Policy Management - A Microsoft Management Console (MMC) snap-in that provides a single administrative tool for managing Group Policy.

•         Group Policy Update - The process of refreshing Group Policy settings on client computers.

•         Loopback IP Address - An IP address (usually 127.0.0.1) that refers to the local host, used for testing network connectivity on a device.

•         NSLOOKUP - A command-line tool used to query DNS to obtain domain name or IP address information.

•         Ping Authentic User - There seems to be an error or incomplete term here. "Ping" is a

network utility tool used to test the reachability of a host on an Internet Protocol (IP) network.

•         Print and Document Services - Windows Server feature that enables the management of printing and document services in a network.

•         Recovery - The process of restoring data or systems to a previous state after a failure or loss.

•         Remote Desktop - A protocol that allows remote access to a computer or server over a network.

•         Reverse DNS Lookup Zone - A DNS zone that translates IP addresses to domain names.

•         Scope Name - In the context of DHCP, it refers to a range of IP addresses that are available for lease to client computers on a subnet.

•         Server - A computer or system that provides resources or services to other computers (clients) on a network.

•         Static IP Addressing - The assignment of a fixed IP address to a computer or device on a network.

• Static IP Address - An IP address that does not change and is manually configured on device.