Configuring Windows Server Chapter 3 Introduction to Microsoft Management Console MMC MMC is a common console framework for management applications MMC provides a common environment for snap ins the tools that support management functionality MMC allows you to perform a number of tasks The MMC Window By itself the MMC does nothing Two Views Console Task Pad MMC Consoles Introduction to Snap Ins Snap Ins Stand Alone Usually referred to simply as snap ins Each provides one function or a related set of functions Extension Snap Ins Usually referred to as extensions Provides additional administrative functionality to another snap in Designed to work with one or more stand alone snapins Some can act as stand alone snap ins or as extensions Console Options Author mode User mode Full Access Limited Access Multiple Windows No access to console tree Can t open new windows Limited Access Single Window
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