F
failover clustering

A cluster made of additional computers that are designed to carry over the tasks of a given network in the case of the failure of a cluster providing a primary service.

firmware

The core software used by a particular component to function at its core level. Without firmware, a device requiring software I/O cannot function.

forest

The highest administrative level in Microsoft Windows, which contains domains.

forest trusts

Trusts that exist between two forests.

forestwide authentication

A trust that permeates the entire forest.

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