Category: 1. Operating Systems (220-1002)

A proxy can sit between users inside of the network and the public Internet. To configure proxy settings go to the Intern Properties applet of the Control Panel. Then go…

• To have network connectivity you need: Connected NIC, properly configured TCP/IP, and network client Network connections can be configured in the Network and Sharing Center applet of the Control…

With printer sharing, you can have a local printer set up on your computer. Then you can allow remote computers to access this local printer so that they too can…

With network shares you can make a folder available across the network. Therefore any device on the network will be able to access that folder with the proper permissions. Network…

With a domain set up you have a central database called the Active Directory Domain Services. You would then add all your users and devices to the domain. This allows…

Workgroups are the most basic and are the default. Workgroup name found by opening Control Panel System applet. Workgroups lack centralized control over the network; all systems connected to the…

Installing applications allow you to enhance the functionality of the operating system. System requirements Not every computer can run every application. You’ll need to check the requirements of the software…

The Sync center can be used when you need to make files available even when you’re not connected online to the server that provides the files. For example, you can…

The BitLocker feature provides full disk encryption for the operating system and all files. To use BitLocker, a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is recommended. Otherwise, you can use a flash…

A device driver sits between the hardware and the operating system so that the two can work together. The Device Manager provides a summary of all the devices and their…