Storage Area Network (SAN)
Storage Area Network (SAN) allows hosts, like a server, to access remote network storage as opposed to storage that is directly attached (aka DAS for direct attached storage). A host’s…
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APM and ACPI
APM stands for Advanced Power Management. APM defines four power usage operating levels: Full On APM Enabled APM Standby APM Suspend These power operating levels are now a subset of…
Acceptable Use Policy
An acceptable use policy (or AUP) is a security policy that outlines what actions can be done on data and computing resources such as storing, accessing, deleting, dissemination, and the…
SRAM
Even though RAM is fast, it isn’t fast enough to keep up with the CPU. SRAM stands for static random access memory. SRAM can retains its data without constant electrical…
Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP)
EMP stands for Electromagnetic Pulse. EMP is the transfer or electromagnetic energy from one source to another in such a way that it causes damage. As such EMP is something…
1.5 Task Manager
Task Manager provides detailed information on what’s happening with the operating system. It provides real time system statistics on items such as CPU, memory, disk access, etc. Task Manager can…
5.2 Troubleshoot Attempts to Boot to Incorrect Device
Another issue that may occur when attempting to boot up is that the BIOS has been set to a wrong boot order. Your computer may attempt to boot to an…
3.11 Impact Printers
Print head, ribbon, tractor feed Impact Paper Maintenance: Replace ribbon, replace print head, replace paper