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| Microsoft Azure | is a cloud computing service created by Microsoft for building, testing, deploying, and managing applications and services through a global network of Microsoft-managed data centers. |
| Windows store | is the online marketplace for Windows users to purchase and download apps. |
| Windows update | a free Microsoft service that's used to provide updates like service packs and patches for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft software. |
| BitLocker | s a full disk encryption feature included with Windows Vista and later. It is designed to protect data by providing encryption for entire volumes |
| BitLocker-to-Go | takes the capability of BitLocker that performs bit-level full volume encryption and extends its use to removable storage devices such as USB keys, meaning if we lose our USB thumb drive, our data is safe. |
| HomeGroup | is a group of PCs on a home network that can share files and printers. |
| Windows Domain | is a form of a computer network in which all user accounts, computers, printers and other security principals, are registered with a central database located on one or more clusters of central computers known as domain controllers. |
| EFS | is a transparent public key encryption technology that works in conjunction with NTFS permissions to grant and deny users access to files and folders |
| Recovery Key | If you're locked out of your PC, you'll need a BitLocker recovery key to sign back in. |
| Tiles | cons on Windows Phone and Windows, starting with Windows 8, that continuously pull information in real time from social networks, messaging systems, the Internet and local content. |
| Windows RT | a version of Microsoft's Windows 8 operating system (OS) designed for mobile devices, particularly tablet PCs. |
| TPM Chip | a specialized chip on an endpoint device that stores RSA encryption keys specific to the host system for hardware authentication. It is necessary for BitLocker to work in most instances. |
| NTFS | a file system format that the Windows NT operating system uses for storing and retrieving files on a hard disk. |
| ReFs | Resilient File System - a Microsoft proprietary file system introduced with Windows Server 2012 with the intent of becoming the "next generation" file system after NTFS. |
| DC | Domain Controller |
| AD | Active Directory |
