March 15, 2014
Layer |
Remarks |
applications |
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add-on platforms |
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user accounts |
local profile, roaming mechanism, AD, login script |
OS modules/packages |
SFC, refresh, reset, in-place repair/upgrade |
startup config |
autostart, proexpl, promon |
basic services |
.msc |
OS kernel |
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non-storage drivers |
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storage drivers |
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drive volume (FS) |
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partition table |
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bootloader |
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MBR/GPT |
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volume encryption |
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whole-drive encryption |
TPM, token, pre-boot auth, MBR code |
RAID / JOBD |
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hard drive(s) |
electrical-, mechanical-, magnetic-level |
AHCI / IDE / RAID |
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BIOS/UEFI/CSM |
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motherboard |
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memory module(s) |
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power supply unit |
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overheating |
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peripheral ESD/shortage |
100% physical isolation, unplug all cords, wait... |
power mementary switch |
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power cord |
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wall jack |
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circuit breaker |
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utility outage |
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Abstraction Categories
Application / CLR |
Microsoft
Windows |
Windows Storage Foundation |
between physical drive(s) and OS storage |
Hardware Components |
System Electrical |
External Electrical |
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