Active Directory Configuration

Service that enables administrators to create and manage users and groups, set network-wide user and computer policies, manage security, and organize network resources

Windows Server 2008 edition with support for up to 64 processors; primarily for organizations managing huge volumes of data; using virtualization on a large scale; consolidating servers; or, running high-volume, transaction-heavy applications.

Windows server that has Active Directory installed and is responsible for allowing client computers access to domain resources

Windows Server 2008 edition suitable for medium to large businesses that need high-availability network services. Supports up to 8 processors and up to 2TB RAM.

Windows server that is in the management scope of a Windows domain but doesn't have AD installed.

Part of OS that sends requests to a server to access network resources.

Software that specifies the rules and format of communication between devices on a network.

The part of the OS that receives requests for shared network resources and makes those resources available to a network client.

A file system used on Windows OS that supports compression, encryption, and fine-tuned permissions.

New feature of AD domain services. Provides the same authentication and authorization services as a standard domain controller, but administrators cannot make changes on it directly.

Services that can be installed in Server Manager to add functions to the main server role.

New WAindows 2008 installation option that uses a limited version of the GUI to take up fewer resources.

Components you can install that provide functions to enhance or support an installed role or add a stand-alone feature.

OSs designed to emphasize network access performance and run background processes as opposed to desktop applications.

A major function or service that a server provides.