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What is Microsoft NT?

Microsoft Windows NT, first released in 1993, was Microsoft's platform of choice for high-end systems. The current version, 4.0, is intended for use as a network server (NT Server) or a workstation (NT Workstation). Windows NT did not replace Windows 95. While Windows NT contains the Windows 95 interface, it is entirely 32-bit.

Technical features of Windows NT

Interface

 

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Contains the Windows 95 interface and features like the Start button, Taskbar, Explorer, Network Neighborhood, and Briefcase

 

Networking

 

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NetWare client and login script support

 

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Enhanced meta-file (EMF) spooling for improved network printing speed

 

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Support for 15 network protocols

 

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Peer-to-peer and FTP server capabilities

 

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Client software for both telnet and FTP services

 

Messaging Capabilities

 

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Windows Messaging Subsystem

 

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Microsoft Exchange and Microsoft Schedule+ included

 

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WINCHAT, NET MESSAGE, or NetDDET

 

Remote Management

 

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Remote management utilities such as Event Viewer, Performance Monitor, Service Controller, and Registry Editor

 

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Dialout capability to remote servers

 

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Remote dial-in capability

 

Remote Access Services (RAS)

 

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Internet access to Windows NT Server and DNS names for resource connections

 

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Dialout capability to remote servers, including Internet services

 

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Remote dialin ability to any workstation

 

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Full network functionality over remote links using NetBEUI, IPX/SPX, and TCP/IP protocols

 

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Dialin capability to remote NetWare servers using RAS

 

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Multi-link capability for channel aggregation of multiple modem connections

 

Security

 

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Per-file and per-directory security with the NT file system (NTFS)

 

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Local desktop security; user ID and password required for access

 

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Account lockout capabilities to prevent unlimited login attempts

 

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Network security with single network login using challenge/response protocol

 

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Government C-2 level certifiable security

 

Application Support

 

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Native support for all applications based on Windows 95, Win32, 16-bit Windows, 16-bit MS-DOS, 16-bit OS/2, and POSIX 1003.1

 

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Separate memory spaces for 16-bit applications (multiple virtual MS-DOS machines)

 

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Preemptive multitasking for 16-bit and 32-bit applications

 

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486 emulator allows 386-enhanced 16-bit applications to run on RISC machines

 

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OLE support between all 16-bit and 32-bit Windows based applications

 

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Asynchronous I/O queue for improved responsiveness

 

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Structured exception handling for easy troubleshooting

 

Graphics and Multimedia

 

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Significant performance gains for graphic intensive applications

 

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OpenGL APIs for high-performance three-dimensional color graphics

 

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16-bit and 32-bit API support for the Video for Windows 1.1 feature set

 

Utilities

 

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File compression with NTFS

 

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User Manager for configuration and security

 

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Disk Administrator for graphical disk configuration

 

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Diagnostics utility that details basic system information

 

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Performance Monitor for local and remote troubleshooting

 

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Tape backup

 

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Event Viewer and logging utility for local and remote troubleshooting

 

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Long filename support on FAT and NTFS

 

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Configuration details managed in registry database

 

Hardware Support

 

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Multiple hardware configuration; you can specify a hardware profile at start time, including services, devices, and video resolutions

 

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Intel, Alpha AXP, MIPS, and PowerPC platforms

 

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Symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) support



Windows NT Workstation 4.0 system requirements

Intel based Systems

 

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486/25MHz (or faster) or Pentium based system

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12MB memory (RAM); 16MB recommended

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110MB available hard disk space

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CD-ROM drive or access to a CD-ROM over a network

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VGA or higher resolution display adapter

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Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device

 

RISC-based Systems

 

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Workstation with Alpha AXP, MIPS R4x00, or PowerPC processor

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16MB of memory

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110MB of available hard disk space

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CD-ROM drive or access to a CD-ROM over a network

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VGA or higher resolution display adapter

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Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device

 

Optional

 

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Network adapter card

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Audio board

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