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- cache
A space on the computer's hard disk that is set aside for holding offline copies of shared files and folders from a computer on the network.
- certification authority (CA)
A server that provides encoded certificates to valid users and objects.
- checkupgradeonly
A switch used with the Winnt32.exe command to check the hardware and software on a computer for compatibility with Windows XP before the computer is upgraded.
- Classless Inter-Domain Routing (CIDR)
A flexible method of stating IP addresses and masks without needing to classify the addresses. An example of the CIDR format is 192.168.1.0/24.
- Client Installation Wizard
A wizard that assists the end user in selecting the options required during the installation of Windows XP Professional by means of RIS.
- client-side caching (CSC)
The storing of data within specified shared files and folders so that the client computer can access the data when not connected to the server
- command switch
The optional parameters following a command-line utility that may change or focus its function. For example, the /? command switch often provides help information for a command.
- compatibility mode
A feature of Windows XP that enables it to run programs written for an older version of Windows.
- compression
Reducing a file's size through use of a special algorithm to save space on a hard disk.
- credentials
The information provided by a user or computer to gain access to another network resource. Credentials include usernames, passwords, certificates, and other personal identification information.
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