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Feature |
98 SE |
98 |
95 OSR2 (95b/OEM) |
95a (Retail) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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ACPI support |
Y |
Y |
N |
N |
|
Active Desktop |
Y |
Y |
N |
N |
|
Backup utility |
Y |
Y |
N |
N |
|
Dial-Up Networking |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
Disk management |
Y |
Y |
N |
N |
|
DVD support |
Y |
N |
N |
N |
|
FAT32 |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
|
FAT32 conversion |
Y |
Y |
N |
N |
|
Internet Connection Sharing |
Y |
N |
N |
N |
|
Multiple monitors |
Y |
Y |
N |
N |
|
OnNow support |
Y |
Y |
N |
N |
|
Task Scheduler |
Y |
Y |
N |
N |
|
USB support |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
|
Windows Update Utility |
Y |
Y |
N |
N |
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Type |
Description |
|---|---|
|
File server |
Stores network users' data files |
|
Print server |
Manages the printers that are connected to the network and the printing of user documents on the network printers |
|
Communications server |
Handles many common communications functions for the network, such as e-mail, fax, or Internet services |
|
Application server |
Shares network-enabled versions of common application software and eliminates the need for software to be installed on each workstation |
|
Database server |
Manages a common database for the network, handling all data storage, database management, and requests for data |
In a network, a domain is a collection of
hardware resources
software resources
plus user accounts that have access to the above.
The resources may include multiple servers, printers, CD-ROM drives, RAIDs, and other devices that are attached to the network.
Server 2003/2008 often configured as a Domain controller
Also supports
Remote Access Services (RAS), which is the service that is used to manage and control incoming dialup connections.
NOTE: Not all dialup access is made to Internet providers. A remote user may need to dial up the RAS of a corporate server and log on to the corporate LAN and gain access to its WAN.
VPN -- secure virtual private network connections.
Older versions of Windows such as 9x, NT, ME, and 2000 are somewhat outdated and are no longer widely used.
Majority of systems use some version of Windows XP, Vista, or 7.
Macintosh users have learned to use products like Apple's Boot Camp:
Uses Parallels virtualization software to run Windows on Intel-based Macintosh hardware.
Standard Microsoft OS for workstations for many years since 2001.
Three primary editions: Home, Media Center, and Professional
Vista, Server 2008, and 7 are similar.
Multiple editions:
Starter
Home Basic and Basic N,
Home Premium
Business and Business N
Enterprise
Ultimate
Requires NTFS file system
(oficially Vista cannot be installed and run on FAT32)
Further advance of system restore under Windows XP
Makes incremental backup copies of files and folders to aid in document recovery