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| Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS) |
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| Is a HTTP-based file transfer service that downloads files using only the network's idle bandwidth. This enables Windows Update to perform downloads without affecting other applications that are using the network. They are also resumable in the event they are interrupted. |
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| Is a set of readings, captured under normal operating conditions, which you can save and compare to readings taken at a later time. |
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| A log for windows components found in the event viewer console. |
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| The area in the event viewer that receives events that you have subscribed to from other computers (called sources). |
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| Captures performance counter data |
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| The primary function of the Windows Eventing engine is to record information about system activities as they occur and package that information in individual units. |
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| Is an update consisting of one or more files designed to address a specific problem or issue with the operating system. |
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| An element representing a specific occurrence of the selected performance counter. |
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| Indicates the usage of a particular resource, for example the percentage of time a processor is being used or the amount of free RAM that is available. |
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| A category representing a specific hardware or software component in the computer |
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| Is a Windows 7 feature that enables you to use the storage space on a USB flash drive to free up system memory for other uses. |
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| Is a caching routine that enables Windows 7 to restore user access to applications much faster than Windows XP. Has the ability to learn which applications you use most often so that it can pre-load them into memory. |
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| Quantifies the capabilities of a windows 7 computer by breaking it down into categories and assigning each one a rating. |
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| Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) |
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| For medium to large networks, is a free product that conserves bandwidth by downloading updates from the Internet once and then providing them to Windows Update clients on the local network. |
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| Is a hotfix designed to address a particular vulnerability in Windows 7. |
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| Cumulative Update (or Rollups) |
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| Is a distribution method that consolidates all of the updates for a particular operating system element or application, such as Internet Explorer. |
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| a cumulative set of all updates for a particular operating system version, usually going back to the release. Contains new or enhanced features. Distributed by OEMs after release. |
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| Updates that address important issues that require immediate attention and which all users should install |
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| Updates that address less-important issues or that apply only to certain users. |
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| Updates that contain enhancements or new features that are not essential for the proper functioning of the operating system |
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| Microsoft uses Windows Update to distribute fully tested and digitally signed device drivers for some hardware products |
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| For individual computers and small networks, it is practical to use the default setting, which cause Windows Update to download its updates directly from the Microsoft Update servers on the Internet |
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| System Center Manager (SCCM) |
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| A comprehensive network management tool that admins can use to deploy all types of software including updates to large enterprise networks. |
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| Windows Update process stages |
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| Detection, Download, Installation |
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