HARDWARE SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGY

Lab Exercises - Quiz #1 (Third Trinal)

2009-02-25T01:45:00.000-08:00

Q: What is the reason for technicians to wear special wrist grounding straps?

A: A wrist grounding strap is used to prevent electrostatic discharge when handling computer components. Just like a shock when walking on carpet can carry several thousand volts, it destroys computer components. In more detail, it is a wire leading from a technician's body (a wrist band with metal contact to the skin) to earth ground, with a high (1 megohm) resistance in it. This slowly discharges any static electricity that is built up on the body, to avoid discharging it into an electronic component. An electrostatic discharge (ESD) mat with similar connection to ground is also used to keep the electronic components at earth ground potential.

http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_a_wrist_grounding_strap

Q: After installing a new computer component why is it important to obtain the most current driver for it?

A device driver is a program that controls a particular type of device that is attached to your computer. There are device drivers for printers, displays, CD-ROM readers, diskette drives, and so on. When you buy an operating system, many device drivers are built into the product. However, if you later buy a new type of device that the operating system didn't anticipate, you'll have to install the new device driver. A device driver essentially converts the more general input/output instructions of the operating system to messages that the device type can understand. You need to have a newer version of your device driver because a newer version of a device driver has new features on it.
http://searchenterprisedesktop.techtarget.com/sDefinition/0,,sid192_gci211938,00.html

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3.
Q: What are the steps required to install a peripheral device?

A: Adding a new peripheral device that is not-pluggable usually involves the following:

Shutting down the system

Connecting the device to the system

Rebooting the system

Use How to Add a Peripheral Device to add the following devices that are not hot-pluggable to a system:

CD-ROM

Secondary disk drive

Tape drive

SBUS card

How to Add a Peripheral Device:

Become superuser.

(Optional) If you need to add a device driver to support the device, complete the procedure How to Add a Device Driver.

Create the /reconfigure file.
# touch /reconfigure
The /reconfigure file causes the Solaris software to check for the presence of any newly installed devices the next time you turn on or boot your system.

Shut down the system.
# shutdown -i0 -g30 -y

-i0
Brings the system to the 0 init state, which is the appropriate state for turning the system power off for adding and removing devices.
-g30
Shuts the system down in 30 seconds. The default is 60 seconds.
-y
Continues the system shutdown without user intervention. Otherwise, you are prompted to continue the shutdown process.

Select one of the following to turn off power to the system after it is shut down:
For SPARC platforms, it is safe to turn off power if the ok prompt is displayed.
For x86 platforms, it is safe to turn off power if the type any key to continue prompt is displayed.

Turn off power to all peripheral devices.
For the location of power switches on any peripheral devices, refer to the hardware installation guides that accompany your peripheral devices.

Install the peripheral device, making sure that the device you are adding has a different target number than the other devices on the system.
Often, a small switch is located at the back of the disk for selecting the target number.
Refer to the hardware installation guide that accompanies the peripheral device for information on installing and connecting the device.

Turn on the power to the system.
The system boots to multiuser mode, and the login prompt is displayed.
Verify that the peripheral device has been added by attempting to access the device.
For information on accessing the device, see Accessing Devices.

http://docs.sun.com/app/docs/doc/817-5093/devconfig-6?a=view

4.
Q: If a newly installed peripheral device does not function properly what steps can be taken to correct the problem?

A: 1) Shut down the PC.2) Remove the newly installed card.3) Remove ALL audio drivers from the PC.4) Reboot the PC.5) Disable the audio in the bios.6) read instructions for the audio card and follow it usually its either A) install the card and then run in the setup for the drivers OR its B) run the setup for the drivers then install the card.

http://forums.techguy.org/hardware/496324-sound-card-newly-installed-not.html

5.
Q: Explain the technique used to help protect data on a hard drive when doing a clean install?

A: Make a list of: 1) all the programs you had installed, that you will want to install again.2) all the files you wish to keep (perhaps arrange them in a single folder)3) make a note of ALL harware deviced you had drivers for.Doing these 3 things will save you time and effort during and after the format/installation.If you have multiple hard drives you may wish to skip ahead, as you can transfer files from your windows drive to another. IF you do not then you require a partition.A parition seperates your drive so windows will treat it like 2 seperate drives, allowing you to destroy one, and leave the other completely intact!

http://www.dreamincode.net/forums/showtopic21138.htmm

6.
Q: Explain what a software patch is.

A: A patch is a software update (usually a download) issued by the author that fixes bugs, adds security, or adds new features. A patch is meant to update your current software version, but isn't a large enough change to warrant a rerelease of the entire program. If a patch is released it is important to install it, as it may improve security or fix a compromising bug that previously slipped through. Be sure you download the patch from a reliable source, such as the software's website.

http://php.about.com/od/programingglossary/g/patch.htm

2009-01-29T02:22:00.000-08:00

1. Screen shots of the ff. OS:

1.1 XP:

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1) Shall we begin? (Image 1.1)

After configuring the system for booting from a CD, the Windows Setup screen appears.

At this point, Setup is loading the driver files it needs to continue with installation.

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2) Welcome to Setup: (Image 1.2)

The "Welcome to Setup" screen appears with the option of Continuing Setup, Repair
a previous installation, or Quitting.

Press ENTER to Continue Setup.

You may also choose R to Repair, or F3 to Quit and reboot the system.

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3) Windows XP Licensing Agreement: (Image 1.3)

The "Windows XP Licensing Agreement" screen, otherwise known as "EULA,"
displays the legal in's and out's of this particular software package.

You may press F8 to signify that you agree with the terms, hit ESC if you do not agree and PAGE UP or PAGE DOWN to scroll
through each screen. Note: If you do not agree to the terms, setup will quit and reboot the system.

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4) Hard drive partition information: (Image 1.4)

Hard drive partition information is now displayed. This varies with each systems hardware
configuration.

This example already has a partition defined. I will choose not to use this and create a new one by pressing D.
You may skip this and the next few steps if you do not have any partitions defined.

At this point, the options include pressing ENTER to Install on the selected partition, D to Delete the selected partition,
or F3 to Quit and reboot the system.

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5) Warning screen: (Image 1.5)

After pressing D to delete the selected partition, a warning screen appears explaining
the pitfalls of deleting it. This particular screen only appears when the partition selected to be deleted is formatted as
a bootable system partition. Other partitions will display the next screen.

I want this to happen, so I press ENTER to continue.

The options include pressing ENTER to continue, or ESC to Cancel.

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6) Confirmation screen: (Image 1.6)

A confirmation screen that displays the logical drive, what file system the partition is
currently using, the size in MB and controller information.

Options include L to Delete the partition and ESC to Cancel the action.

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7) No partitions have been previously defined: (Image 1.7)

If no partitions have been previously defined, this screen will be displayed. You may section
your hard drive in as many partitions as you wish by selecting C to Create a Partition and then entering in a value less then
the total available. Here, I will Create a Partition in the highlighted, unused portion.

Select the partition you wish to install to using the UP arrow and DOWN ARROW keys.

Press ENTER to use the highlighted partition and Install, C to Create a Partition, or F3 to Quit and reboot the system.

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8) Enter in the partition size: (Image 1.8)

Enter in the partition size in MB within the displayed minimum and maximum. I chose the default
or maximum available here.

You may choose ENTER to Create the new partition or ESC to Cancel the action.

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9) Continue to create partitions: (Image 1.9)

Continue to create partitions until all space is used or the configuration meets your requirements.
Note: a small portion will be unavailable to partition. This is normal. In this example, it is 2 MB.

I chose drive C: or Partition1 to install the Operating System.

You may choose ENTER to Install to the selected partition, D to Delete the highlighted Partition, or F3 to Quit and reboot
the system.

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10) Format the partition: (Image 1.10)

Since this OS supports NTFS, format the partition with it. If you do not, many folder and
file security features will be unavailable. Note: If you are dual booting your system, a previous OS will not be able to read
the local information. This is a fact with Windows 9x and Me. If you have a requirement to view this partition from another
OS installed on the system, do not format it as NTFS. Also, the boot partition must be formatted with FAT32 if you wish to
dual boot. I have found no problems accessing a NTFS partition mapped as a network drive from an older OS.

Select what format you wish to use by pressing the UP ARROW and DOWN ARROW keys.

Press ENTER to confirm your selection and Continue or ESC to Cancel.

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11) Setup formats the partition: (Image 1.11)

Watch the progress bar as Setup formats the partition, or get up and get a soda. It may take
awhile.

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12) Creating File List: (Image 1.12)

Setup is now figuring out what files to copy over to the hard drive.

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14) Creates various information files: (Image 1.14)

Setup then creates various information files required to continue on with setup.

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15) Press `ENTER` to Restart: (Image 1.15)

The first reboot and the end of the blue background has arrived. If you are impatient, press
ENTER to Restart before the 15 seconds expire.

ENTER to Restart the Computer is the only option available.

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16) Windows XP boot screen: (Image 2.1)

The new Windows XP boot screen is displayed.

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17) Windows XP Installation: (Image 2.2)

If you have installed Windows before, this type of screen will look familiar.

Sit back. It may be awhile.

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18) Faster and more reliable: (Image 2.3)

Every Windows OS that comes out has the same claim. Faster and better. It is subject to debate
whether or not it could get "any worse."

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19) Region and Input Languages: (Image 2.4)

A little while later, you will be prompted with options of configuring your Region and Input
Languages. The default was fine for me, so I selected Next.

Options include Customize button, Details Button, plus the standard Back and Next.

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20) Enter in your Name: (Image 2.5)

Enter in your Name and optional Organization information, then select the Next button.

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21) 25 digit Product Key: (Image 2.6)

Thought you could get away from it? Think again.

Enter your unique 25 digit Product Key that came with your CD, then select the Next button.

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22) Enter a Computer name and an Administrator Password: (Image 2.7)

The "suggested" name for the computer is always really whacked out. Choose one
that meets your needs.

Enter an Administrator Password now. It is VERY IMPORTANT that you keep this information safe and remember what it is! "01Pa$$word" is not a good choice. Think of something secure and never lose or forget it.

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23) Date, Time and Time Zone: (Image 2.8)

Configure the proper information for the Date, Time and Time Zone here.

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24) Network is installing: (Image 2.9)

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13) Setup copies various files: (Image 1.13)

After the partition is finished formatting, Setup copies various files to support booting
from the hard drive and continue on.

2009-01-29T02:14:00.000-08:00

2. FDISK

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1) Boot using a Floppy: (Image 1.1)

I use a Windows Me created boot floppy to run fdisk because:

It contains the "latest" fdisk utility

The boot floppy has built in CD ROM support

I always start with CD ROM support, so I picked option 2.

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2) Virus Warning: (Image 1.2)

If no partitions are detected, such as a new hard drive, the Windows Me boot disk is rather helpful in telling you this fact. At this point, do not be alarmed at the "virus warning" statement, as it is generic.

At the "command prompt," in this example, A:, type "fdisk" without the quotes.

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3) Large Disk Support: (Image 1.3)

Unless you have a need, ensure that you enable "Large Disk Support."

Why would you "not" want this? If you have any requirements for DOS, Win3.1, Win95, or WinNT to access the partitions, you may not be able to if the partitions are greater than 2.1 GB.

I selected "Y" for yes.

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4) Main Menu: (Image 1.4)

The main menu offers few, but powerful options.

If you have a new drive or one that has previous partitions already deleted, you may jump to that section, below, but it would be a good idea to look over this process, just in case you will need to perform it.

Here, I selected "3" to "Delete partition or Logical DOS Drive."

You may also select "4" to display current partition information.

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5) Extended Space: (Image 1.5)

If you have more than one partition already defined, you will need to delete the ones located in the "Extended" space.

Select "3" to do just that.

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6) Choose Partition to Delete: (Image 1.6)

Here, you may choose which, if any, partitions you need to delete. If you want to resize your "Primary" partition, you will need to delete all existing partitions, redefine the Primary partition, then recreate (described below) the Extended partition section.

I chose to delete the partition (drive) marked as "E:" here. Choose what is best for your setup.

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7) Are you sure? (Image 1.7)

A prompt will appear to ensure that you know what you are doing. You must type the "Volume" name of the partition, hit enter, then choose "Y" to continue with the delete.

Delete as many as you desire. After clearing out the Extended partition, you may delete the primary partition from the main menu and resize it as necessary.

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8) Create Primary Partition: (Image 1.8)

Here, we need to create the Primary partition by selecting "1" from the main fdisk menu.

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9) Create Primary DOS Partition: (Image 1.9)

If no partitions have been defined, select "1" to create Primary DOS Partition.

If you have already created a Primary Partition, skip the next few steps.

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10) Scan Hard Drive: (Image 1.10)

The hard disk will now be scanned searching for problems.

Take note: This process may take a some time, a very long time on "large" drives.

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11) All available space? (Image 1.11)

If you wish to create the Primary partition using all available space, select "Y" at the prompt. Otherwise, choose "N" to define something smaller.

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12) Scan Hard Drive: (Image 1.12)

Again, the drives integrity is scanned.

No one ever accused fdisk of being a "speedy" solution.

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13) Enter Size in MB: (Image 1.13)

Enter in the amount of space, in MegaBytes, that you wish to use for your Primary partition.

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14) Updated partition information: (Image 1.14)

After choosing an amount, the partition information is displayed. Here, I choose "1000 MB" for my Primary partition.

Hit "ESC" to continue with fdisk.

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15) Make active partition: (Image 1.15)

A warning will appear under the main menu explaining the importance of an "active" partition. Really, this is no longer required, but for compatibility's sake, I choose to make a partition active, anyway.

Select "2" to set the active partition.

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16) Choose active partition: (Image 1.16)

Setting the active partition is as easy as choosing the number next to "C:." In this example, it is "1."

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17) Create Extended DOS Partition: (Image 1.17)

You now can create the "extended partition" portion of the hard drive. It is subject to debate whether this step is required, but, once again, for compatibility purposes, I choose to do so.

Select "2" to Create the Extended DOS Partition.

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18) Choose space allocated: (Image 1.18)

Choose how much space the Extended partition is allowed to use.

Under usual circumstances, choose all. Your requirements may vary, but I have yet to find a reason "not" to choose all of the remaining space.

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19) Updated partition information: (Image 1.19)

The partition information will be displayed, including your previous "Primary" and now your "Extended" partition information.

Hit "ESC" to continue.

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20) Scan Hard Drive: (Image 1.20)

Once again, the drive will be verified.

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21) Enter Size in MB: (Image 1.21)

Choose the amount of each additional partition, up to the maximum size.

Here, I chose 2000 MB.

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22) Updated partition information: (Image 1.22)

The Partition information is displayed, as well as drive integrity confirmed.

At this point, you may continue defining partitions, or exit out and define them using the setup program of a "newer" OS, like Linux, Win2k, or XP. Again, Win9x/Me does not have the option of partition creation during setup.

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23) Additional Partitions: (Image 1.23)

Here, I defined 3 additional partitions, not including the Primary one, taking up all of the available space.

Hit "ESC" to continue.

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24) Reboot System: (Image 1.24)

You are prompted with a "restart" message.

This is a vital step. Ensure that you do restart the computer before continuing with the installation of any OS. I even power down the computer, but that is not necessary.

2009-01-29T02:06:00.000-08:00

1.4 LINUX

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1) Red Hat Linux Boot screen: (Image 1.1)

After configuring the system for booting from a CD, the Red Hat Linux Boot screen appears.

At this point, press Enter for the graphical Setup.

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2) Welcome to Red Hat: (Image 1.2)

The "Welcome to Red Hat" screen appears with the option of Hiding the help pane (left side) or viewing the Release Notes.

Select Next when ready.

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3) Language Selection: (Image 1.3)

The Language Selection screen
displays all of the languages available to install Red Hat with.

I chose English here, then Next.

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4) Keyboard Configuration: (Image 1.4)

Keyboard Configuration is next.

Highlight the best match for your particular system. Usually, the default works best.

Select Next when complete.

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5) Mouse Configuration: (Image 1.5)

Mouse Configuration is next.

Again, highlight the best match for your particular system.

Select Next when finished.

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6) Installation type: (Image 1.6)

Selection of a standard installation type is now available.

The options include Personal Desktop, Workstation, Server, or Custom.

For this particular guide, I selected Personal Desktop and then Next.

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7) Partitioning your system: (Image 1.7)

You are now faced with the option of automatically partitioning your system with the default values or selecting a more expert approach of choosing exactly what values each partition will be.

I chose Automatic, then selected Next.

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8) Warning dialog box: (Image 1.8)

If this is a new hard drive or a hard drive that no partitions currently exist, a warning dialog box will appear.

Select Yes to continue.

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9) Automatic Partitioning: (Image 1.9)

Here are the options of deleting all Linux partitions, deleting all partitions, or keep the disk structure as it already is.

If this is a new drive, any options work just fine, but, if you already have partitions defined, as in a Multi-Boot environment, be careful as to which selection and drive volume you choose.

Also, check the Review and modify box at the bottom to retain control over what happens to the hard drive and view the recommended configuration.

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10) New hard drive structure: (Image 1.10)

If you checked the Review and modify box, the new hard drive structure is displayed.

This fits my purposes, so I chose Next to continue.

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11) Boot loader options: (Image 2.1)

Boot Loader options are displayed.

If this is the only OS to be installed, I recommend to install a boot loader, such as Grub (the default).

If this is part of a Multi-Boot System, I recommend to not install a boot loader and use a boot floppy, created later on in the install process, instead.

Important: If you chose to NOT install a boot loader and NOT make a boot floppy, your Red Hat installation will NOT work.

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12) Install a boot loader: (Image 2.2)

Please view my Multi-Boot Guide for more information about Boot Floppies.

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13) Network setup: (Image 2.3)

Network setup options are next.

Enter in the required information for your particular setup, here.

I chose the default, DHCP setup, then selected Next.

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14) Firewall setup: (Image 2.4)

Firewall setup is very important!

If this system will be connected directly to the internet, choose High to start out with.

If this system is already behind a hardware firewall or router, choose Medium as a good starting point.

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15) Language Selection: (Image 2.5)

Additional Language options are also available.

Since I understand no other language besides English, the default was fine.

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16) Time Zone Selection: (Image 2.6)

Configure your Time Zone with this display.

Being on the West Coast, Pacific Time was selected here.

Choose what is right for your location and then select Next to continue.

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17) Create a root or administrator password: (Image 2.7)

Another important part of the installation process is to create a root or administrator password and a "normal" user account for everyday tasks.

DO NOT leave your root password as blank or easily guessable.

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18) Add users: (Image 2.8)

After acceptance of your root password, select the Add button to create an additional account for everyday tasks. Do not worry. If at anytime you need to use the root account to change system settings, you can. You will be prompted for the password even if you are logged in as a regular user.

After creating a new account and selecting a "good" password, select the OK button.

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19) Add as many users as you wish: (Image 2.9)

Your display could look something like this.

Add as many users as you wish, then select Next to continue.

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20) Default package configuration: (Image 2.10)

Here, you have the option of accepting the default package configuration, or selecting exactly what applications and services you desire.

If you wish, you can skip this step and select Next as the default option and your system will be configured accordingly.

However, if you desire to add or subtract particular applications, choose the Customize packages to be installed button and select Next.

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21) Selecting exactly what packages: (Image 2.11)

Here you will have the option of selecting exactly what packages and applications you wish to install.

Detailed descriptions about each are also available, after selecting the check box on the left of the category, by selecting the details button.

Upon completing your options, select Next to continue.

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22) Installation will now start: (Image 3.1)

Installation will now start after selecting the Next button.

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23) Formatting of the hard drive: (Image 3.2)

Formatting of the hard drive or partitions will begin.

Depending on the size of the hard drive, this may take much time.

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24) Transfer of the install image: (Image 3.3)

Transfer of the install image to the hard drive now takes place.

Again, if you selected many packages, this could take some time.

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25) Installation of all selected packages: (Image 3.4)

Installation of all selected packages and applications are now underway.

Depending on what was selected and system configuration, this could take 15 minutes to over an hour.

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26) Insert the next CD soon: (Image 3.5)

Do not go far, though, as you may be required to insert the next CD soon.

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27) Boot floppy creation: (Image 3.6)

If this is the only OS to be installed, I recommend to install a boot loader previously, such as Grub (the default). This does NOT mean that you should forget about creating a boot floppy, also.

If this is part of a Multi-Boot System, I recommend a boot floppy, created here, and not to use a boot loader.

Important: If you chose to NOT install a boot loader and NOT make a boot floppy, your Red Hat installation will NOT work.

Please view my Multi-Boot Guide for more information about boot floppies.

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28) Graphics card setup: (Image 3.7)

Select your graphics card setup and memory configuration here.

Chose Next after highlighting your selection.

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29) Monitor Setup: (Image 3.8)

Enter the proper values or highlight the model of your display here.

After selecting the configuration for your system, chose Next.

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30) Desktop resolution: (Image 3.9)

Choose your desktop resolution and bit-depth.

Capabilities beyond your card should not be displayed.

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31) Install complete: (Image 3.10)

Installation is completed and the system will reboot after selecting Next.

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32) Grub boot loader: (Image 4.1)

Upon reboot, the Grub (if selected previously in the install process) is displayed with the option of booting your Linux installation.

If you opted for a boot floppy, ensure that your system is configured to boot from "A:" first, then your hard drive, otherwise, your system may skip to your previous OS by default.

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33) Boot Red Hat: (Image 4.2)

Keep in mind, while the OS is loading, Linux is famous for allowing the USER to choose exactly what, how and why everything happens.

This is not Windows.

You will see all kinds of information about the internal workings of your system.

Do not be alarmed. You will come to enjoy that information in due time. :)

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34) Logon: (Image 4.3)

If you opted for a graphical install screen, the user name prompt is displayed.

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35) Gnome Desktop: (Image 4.4)

The Red Hat 8.0 default desktop is now displayed. If you selected KDE and not Gnome, your view will be slightly different.

Remember, anything that you wish to do, you can, including messing with system files.

When in doubt, think twice. :)

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36) BlackViper.com in Mozilla: (Image 4.5)

I had to fire up Mozilla 1.0.1 to ensure my internet connectivity functioned, and it worked great!

Thank you for viewing my install guide and I hope it has helped you gain an insight to what may be required before taking the Red Hat plunge.

2009-01-29T01:55:00.000-08:00

1.3 2000

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1) Windows Setup Screen: (Image 1.1)

Shall we begin?

After configuring the system for booting from a CD, the Windows Setup screen appears.

At this point, Setup is loading the driver files it needs to continue with installation.

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2) Welcome to Setup: (Image 1.2)

The Welcome to Setup screen appears with the option of Continuing Setup, Repair a previous installation, or Quitting.

Press ENTER to Continue Setup, R to Repair, or F3 to Quit and reboot the system.

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3) Windows 2000 Licensing Agreement: (Image 1.3)

The Windows 2000 Licensing Agreement screen, otherwise known as EULA,
displays the legal in's and out's of this particular software package.

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4) Hard drive partition information: (Image 1.4)

Hard drive partition information is now displayed. This varies with each systems hardware
configuration.

This example already has a partition defined. I will choose not to use this and create a new one by pressing D.
You may skip this and the next few steps if you do not have any partitions defined.

At this point, the options include pressing ENTER to Install on the selected partition, D to Delete the selected partition,
or F3 to Quit and reboot the system.

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5) Warning screen: (Image 1.5)

I want this to happen, so I press ENTER to continue.

The options include pressing ENTER to continue, or ESC to Cancel.

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6) Confirmation screen: (Image 1.6)

A confirmation screen that displays the logical drive, what file system the partition is
currently using, the size in MB and controller information.

Options include L to Delete the partition and ESC to Cancel the action.

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7) No partitions have been previously defined: (Image 1.7)

Select the partition you wish to install to using the UP ARROW and DOWN ARROW keys.

Press ENTER to use the highlighted partition and Install, C to Create a Partition, or F3 to Quit and reboot the system.

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8) Enter in the partition size: (Image 1.8)

Enter in the partition size in MB within the displayed minimum and maximum. I chose the default
or maximum available here.

You may choose ENTER to Create the new partition or ESC to Cancel the action.

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9) Continue to create partitions: (Image 1.9)

I chose drive C: to install the Operating system.

You may choose ENTER to Install to the selected partition, D to Delete the highlighted Partition, or F3 to Quit and reboot
the system.

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10) Format the partition: (Image 1.10)

Select what format you wish to use by pressing the UP ARROW and DOWN ARROW keys.

Press ENTER to confirm your selection and Continue or ESC to Cancel.

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11) Setup formats the partition: (Image 1.11)

Watch the progress bar as Setup formats the partition, or get up and get a soda. It may take
awhile.

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12) Creating File List: (Image 1.12)

Setup is now figuring out what files to copy over to the hard drive.

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13) Setup copies various files: (Image 1.13)

After the partition is finished formatting, Setup copies various files to support booting
from the hard drive and continue on.

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14) Creating various information files: (Image 1.14)

Setup then creates various information files required to continue on with setup.

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15) Press `ENTER` to Restart (Image 1.15)

The first reboot and the end of the blue background has arrived. If you are impatient, press
ENTER to Restart before the 15 seconds expire.

ENTER to Restart the Computer is the only option available.

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16) Windows 2000 boot screen: (Image 2.1)

The new Windows 2000 boot screen is displayed.

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17) Windows 2000: (Image 2.2)

Sit back. It may be awhile.

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18) Setup Wizard: (Image 2.3)

The Setup Wizard will be displayed. SelectNext to continue on.

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19) Installing Devices: (Image 2.4)

Windows 2000 will begin installing devices, such as "mouse and keyboard," even though you have already been using them. :)

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20) Region and Input Languages: (Image 2.5)

A little while later, you will be prompted with options of configuring your Region and Input
Languages. The default was fine for me, so I selected Next.

Options include Customize buttons plus the standard Back and Next.

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21) Enter in your name: (Image 2.6)

Enter in your name and optional Organization information, then select the Next button.

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22) 25 digit Product Key: (Image 2.7)

Thought you could get away from it? Think again.

Enter your unique 25 digit Product Key that came with your CD, then select the Next button.

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23) Enter a Computer name and an Administrator Password: (Image 2.8)

The "suggested" name for the computer is always really whacked out. Choose one
that meets your needs.

Enter an Administrator Password now. It is very important that you keep this information safe and remember what it is!

"01Pa$$word" is not a good choice. Think of something secure and never lose or forget it.

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24) Date, Time and Time Zone: (Image 2.9)

Configure the proper information for the Date, Time and Time Zone here.

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25) Network Setup: (Image 2.10)

Networking information is now setting up.

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26) Network Settings Dialog: (Image 3.1)

The Network Settings Dialog is next. Under usual circumstances, the Typical settings are fine, but I never choose them so I can poke around under the hood. I selected Custom here.

Choose your method and select the Next button.

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27) Custom settings: (Image 3.2)

TCP/IP Properties contains the standard options. Adjust them for your particular needs as
required. For now, I kept the default settings. Basically, it is using DHCP to configure TCP/IP.

Select the Advanced button to further configure your TCP/IP options.

In the custom settings, many options are abound. I cannot go into all of them here, so I will leave everything as default.

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28) Workgroup or Computer Domain? (Image 3.3)

Workgroup or Computer Domain, that is the question. I am not going to set up this system
to connect to a domain controller, so I will place it as a member of a workgroup.

Please, change "WORKGROUP" to something else. I hate defaults. :)

Select the Next button after making your choice and entering your configuration.

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29) Copying files: (Image 3.4)

Installation of all files and components may take awhile. Sit back and watch the pretty bar wander across the screen. :)

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30) Final Tasks: (Image 3.5)

After the files finish the transfer, setup performs final tasks. including setting up the start menu and cleaning up temporary directories.

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31) Setup Finished: (Image 3.6)

The system will reboot after selecting the Finish button on this dialog.

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32) Windows 2000 is starting up: (Image 4.1)

The moment we have all been waiting for, Windows 2000 Professional is starting up "for
the first time." Remember that quoted statement with Windows 95 setup?

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33) Network Wizard: (Image 4.2)

Windows 2000 Network ID Wizard is displayed with the option of canceling or selecting Next.

I chose Next here.

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34) Click Back: (Image 4.3)

At this point, an initial option was not offered.

Click the Back button to see it.

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35) Choose your option: (Image 4.4)

Here, I choose to select the second option of The computer is part of a home network and not part of a business network.

Does it make any difference? Not sure, but it makes me feel better.

After choosing your option, select Next to continue.

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36) Auto Login: (Image 4.5)

Windows 2000 offers the ability for you, right now, to create a user account, password it, and "always login" as this person.

This is what I "usually" do as I have no worries about anyone in the house cracking the system, but if your circumstances warrant it, I would not have auto login enabled. However, you should still create a "normal" user account and not always use the Administrator account for daily activities.

NEVER leave an account unpassworded.

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37) Windows 2000 Desktop: (Image 4.6)

Since I chose to auto login, I did not get the pop up dialog asking for password.

The desktop is now displayed!

I hope this gave you some insight as how "easy" it really is to install Windows 2000.

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1.2 VISTA

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1) Shall we begin? (Image 1.1)

After configuring the system for booting from a CD/DVD, the Windows Setup screen appears.

At this point, Setup is loading the driver files it needs to continue with installation.

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2) Progress Bar: (Image 1.2)

The next screen is a more graphical progress bar indicating Windows Vista is still working in the background.

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3) Option Selections: (Image 1.3)

The first options you will come across are selections for Language, Time and currency format, and Keyboard layout.

Make your selections by using the pull down menus and press the Next button.

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4) Install Now: (Image 1.4)

Here we have the option of repairing a previous installation or "Install Now."

Highlight the "Install Now" button to continue to the next screen.

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5) Please Wait: (Image 1.5)

Windows Vista is working in the background. This may take several minutes depending on the system.

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7) License Agreement: (Image 2.2)

Here we see the License Agreement you must accept before continuing.

After reading the agreement, check the box next to "I accept the license terms".

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8) Option Selections: (Image 2.3)

Here we would be able to choose an "Upgrade" install (if running setup from a previous version of Windows, such as XP) or a "Custom" (clean) install.

Select the whole box containing "Custom (advanced)" to continue to the next screen.

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9) Hard Drives: (Image 2.4)

This is where you can select which hard drive/partition to install Vista on. Since this system only has one hard drive, only one place Vista can go. Advanced options are shown in the next screen shot.

This is also where you would install drivers for your RAID/ACPI controller by using the "Load Driver" option. After the installation of the RAID/ACPI drivers, your hard drives should appear as shown on the right.

If no additional drivers are needed, select the Next button.

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10) Advanced Options: (Image 2.5)

The advanced options allow creation of multiple partitions and the option of formatting existing partitions.

After finishing your particular partition configuration that you desire, select the Next button.

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6) Product Key: (Image 2.1)

This screen is where you enter your product key or "CD Key" as it is sometimes called.

An option also exists to automatically activate Vista upon first coming online. I uncheck this box to ensure everything is running smoothly before activating and having issues later on. 30 days is the standard amount of time before activation is required, though some products (such as MSDN subscriptions) have 60 days or more.

After entering your product key, press the Next button.

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11) Installing...: (Image 3.1)

Here is where Vista installs major components of the OS. This process can take 10 to 60 minutes depending on the system.

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12) Reboot: (Image 3.2)

Here we see the system needing to reboot to continue installation tasks.

You can hit the Restart Now button or just allow the reboot to happen automatically after several seconds.

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13) First Time: (Image 3.3)

Here we see a "..." progress as Vista tries to start for the first time. This process may take several minutes before going to the next screen.

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14) Completing Installation: (Image 3.4)

Vista continues to install at this screen. Depending on system, another reboot or two may happen before the next screen is displayed.

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15) Account Creation: (Image 3.5)

Here is where we create the first user account for the system and select an icon to be displayed on the login screen. Ensure you password your account.

After finishing entering your information and icon selection, select the Next button.

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16) PC Name: (Image 4.1)

Here is where we can name the system for networking purposes. By default, it uses the account name entered in the previous step and adds "-PC" to it. We can also select a background for the desktop.

After making your selection, select the Next button.

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17) Updates: (Image 4.2)

Here we can configure Windows Update with several options. I suggest "Use recommended options" or the top option for most PC users.

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18) Time Settings: (Image 4.3)

Here is where you can set the time and daylight savings time options.

After configuring your time zone, clock settings and date, select the Next button.

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19) Network Configuration: (Image 4.4)

Vista now asks our network configuration by asking "Home, Work or Public Place."

Descriptions are expanded on screen so I will no go into them here.

Make your selection to continue to the next screen.

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20) Thanks!: (Image 4.5)

On this screen, we are thanked by Bill G. for installing Windows Vista.

After you are done being thanked, select the Next button.

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21) PC Performance: (Image 5.1)

Vista now checks the system performance to automaticlly configure a few options. This may take several minutes while the system does this and it will only do it this one time.

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22) Login: (Image 5.2)

We are finally greeted with the login screen, however, there is still more configuration to come.

Enter in your password that you used previously during the install process and hit ENTER or the little blue arrow to login.

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23) Desktop Setup: (Image 5.3)

Your account profile starts being created here starting with your personal desktop configuration. More happens on the next screen. This process will also take several minutes, but only happen once.

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24) Account Profile: (Image 5.4)

Vista now sets up profile configurations for Internet Explorer, Windows Media Player as well as a few more Windows applications. This could take several more minutes but we are almost there!

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25) Welcome Screen: (Image 5.5)

Vista is installed!

5.2.2 NOS Certifications and Jobs

2009-01-19T02:23:00.000-08:00

Network Operating System(s) covered:

Ideal entry into application development or software project management using Java technology.

Demonstrate fundamental proficiency in the Java programming language.

Demonstrate advanced proficiency in the Java programming language

Certification(s) Title:

Sun Certified Java Associate

Sun Certified Java Programmer

Sun Certified Java Developer

Courses/Training required for Certification:

Practical Java knowledge.

•JAVA Programming and Certification courses overview
• Introduction to Java Programming
• Object-Oriented Programming in Java
• Java Generics and non-generic collections
• Enhanced for Loop in Java programming
• Autoboxing and AutoUnboxing in Java Programming
• Java Class Design
• Advanced Class Features in Java Programming
• Typesafe Enums
• Varargs
• Java Static Import
• Metadata (Annotations)
• Formatted Input/Output
• Concurrency Features

2.2.2 Diagnostic Software

2009-01-19T02:02:00.000-08:00

1. Hardrive Manufacturers

Seagate

Western Digital

2. Diagnostic Software

Manufacturer: Western Digital

Software Name: Data Lifeguard

File Name: WinDLG.zip

File Size: 4.25 MB

Version: Version 1.09b

Publish Date: March, 2007

Description: This is a Windows version of the Data Lifeguard Diagnostics utility. The utility can perform drive identification, diagnostics, and repairs on a Western Digital FireWire, EIDE, or USB drive. In addition, it can provide you with the drive's serial and model numbers.

SOFTWARE

2009-01-14T19:37:00.000-08:00

I.
1. Latest OS from Microsoft

Windows 7

Windows 7 (formerly codenamed Blackcomb and Vienna) is the next release of Microsoft Windows, an operating system produced by Microsoft for use on personal computers, including home and business desktops, laptops, Tablet PCs, and media center PCs.
Microsoft stated in 2007 that it is planning Windows 7 development for a three-year time frame starting after the release of its predecessor, Windows Vista, but that the final release date will be determined by product quality.

Unlike its predecessor, Windows 7 is intended to be an incremental upgrade with the goal of being fully compatible with existing device drivers, applications, and hardware.Presentations given by the company in 2008 have focused on multi-touch support, a redesigned Windows Shell with a new taskbar, a home networking system called HomeGroup, and performance improvements. Some applications that have been included with prior releases of Microsoft Windows, most notably Windows Mail, Windows Calendar,[citation needed] Windows Movie Maker, and Windows Photo Gallery, are no longer included with the operating system; they are instead offered separately (free of charge) as part of the Windows Live Essentials suite.

2. Latest OS from SUN Microsystems

Solaris

Kuala Lumpur, 5 November 2008 – Sun Microsystems, Inc. (NASDAQ: JAVA) today announced the latest version of the Solaris 10 Operating System (OS) - Solaris 10 10/08. The new version builds on the core strengths of the Solaris 10 OS to help customers maximize asset usage and systems performance, manage datacenter complexity, preserve business continuity and reduce costs. Solaris 10 10/08 includes numerous product updates and enhancements, several of which were done through the OpenSolaris community. Solaris 10 10/08 is available now on Sun systems and will be available for download in early November at: http://www.sun.com/solaris.
"Now more than ever, companies are under pressure to do more with less - from deploying new services faster and complying with new regulations, to adding more servers within their same datacenter space - all while their budgets are shrinking and headcount is frozen," said CP Loo, managing director, Sun Microsystems, Malaysia. "With the latest virtualization enhancements, updates to ZFS file system and Intel system optimization, Solaris 10 10/08 is an ideal platform to help customers with consolidation and datacenter simplification."
The Solaris 10 10/08 release is the result of the collaboration between Sun engineers and OpenSolaris community members. All the new features Sun is delivering with this release were first delivered into OpenSolaris before being included in the enterprise Solaris 10 10/08 release.

New Features in Solaris 10 10/08 :

ZFS File System Enhancements: The ZFS file system has been enhanced with recent work from the OpenSolaris community, providing ease of data management with no additional cost for acquisition or support. The new version of Solaris ZFS file system offers increased data integrity and fully integrated disaster recovery capabilities. ZFS file system can be used as the sole file system for any class of system, with support for booting and/or for use as a root file system.
Virtualization and Solaris Containers Updates: Solaris 10's virtualization technologies, such as Solaris Containers, have been enhanced with new features to make it even easier for customers to migrate workloads among Solaris systems and reducing the administrative overhead necessary to move a container between unlike system configurations.
Intel architecture optimization: Sun and Intel continue to collaborate to help ensure Solaris 10 will support for Intel's latest Intel Xeon processor line so customers can benefit from the improved functionality, power efficiency and reliability of systems that contain those CPUs. In addition Sun and Intel have achieved several new world records(*) for Solaris 10 on Sun Systems powered by Intel Xeon processor 7400 series.
Compatibility continues to be a key feature of the Solaris 10 OS. Through the Solaris OS update model, customers can easily upgrade to Solaris 10 10/08 without requiring additional hardware/software upgrades or recertification of existing projects and applications. In addition, Solaris 10 10/08 preserves full compatibility with over 7,000 third-party products and customers internally-developed applications.
With built-in, open source, no-cost virtualization via Solaris Containers and Sun Logical Domains (LDoms), Sun and Fujitsu's recently announced Sun SPARC Enterprise T5440 server is an ideal platform for consolidating hundreds of existing enterprise class workloads onto a single system. Additionally, for existing Solaris OS customers, the Solaris 8 and 9 Containers capability enables customers to run multiple Solaris 8 or 9 environments on a single SPARC-based system. As a result, customers can quickly and easily move existing physical environments to virtual containers on Solaris 10 and take advantage of the performance, scale and cost savings of new SPARC Enterprise CMT-based servers today.

3. Latest OS from UNIX/LINUX

II. Installation Procedure in Windows XP

Method 1: Perform a clean install of Windows XPUse this method for a clean installation of Windows XP. A clean installation removes all data from your hard disk by repartitioning and reformatting your hard disk and reinstalling the operating system and programs to an empty (clean) hard disk.

Method 2: Upgrade to Windows XPUse this method if you are upgrading to Windows XP from Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition, or Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional.

Method 3: Install Windows XP to a new hard diskUse this method to install Windows XP to a new hard disk. This is typically done when a new hard disk is installed on your computer.

Method 4: Install Windows XP to a new folder (parallel installation)Use this method to install Windows XP to a new folder (parallel installation) to either run two operating systems, or to access, repair, or retrieve data from a damaged disk

Method 5: Perform a multiple boot operationUse this method to install Windows XP as a separate operating system on your computer. This lets you install more than one operating system on your computer and select which operating system that you want to use every time that you start your computer.

HARDWARE

2009-01-14T02:14:00.000-08:00

1. Latest Processors

1.1 Desktops

Intel® Atom™ Processor

The Intel® Atom™ processor is Intel's smallest processor, built with the world's smallest transistors and manufactured on Intel's industry-leading 45nm Hi-k Metal Gate technology. The Intel Atom processor was purpose-built for simple, affordable, netbooks and nettops.
Intel Atom processor-based netbooks and nettops offer both an easy-to-use mobile device with simple interfaces and targeted performance for a good online experience. They are rugged and compact in design, and offer the freedom and flexibility of wireless connectivity¹.
Great for Internet, these devices are an affordable option for education, photo and video viewing, social networking, voice over IP, e-mail, messaging, browsing, and numerous other Internet activities and basic applications.

1.2 Servers

Intel® Xeon® Processor 5000 Sequence

The breakthrough performance, energy efficiency, and reliability of Intel® Xeon® processor-based server systems make them the ideal choice for all of your data demanding or standard enterprise infrastructure applications.
Intel® processor-based servers enable businesses worldwide to do more and spend less—with outstanding price/performance and broad 64-bit choice across OEMs, operating systems, and applications. Supported by a single stable mainstream 2P server platform supporting a range of CPU options for IT flexibility, investment protection and easy migration.
Reliable, efficient, proven performance. Why would you depend on anything else? Intel® Xeon® processor-based servers deliver it all. Put Intel® server technology to work in your datacenter.

1.3 Notebooks/Laptops

With new laptop PCs based on Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology for the home, or Intel® Centrino® 2 with vPro™ technology for business, you'll experience a new breakthrough in mobile performance, enabled longer battery life, the future of wireless now with 802.11n standard, and more, right at your fingertips.‡ Delivering performance gains of up to 50%¹ enabled by a minimum 3MB Smart Cache and 1066MHz Front Side Bus, these laptops are equipped to handle everything from robust business to masterful multimedia and everything in between. And with Intel Centrino 2 processor technology, you'll make quick work of the toughest computing tasks like HD video encoding—up to 90% faster², so you can accomplish more without the wait.
Push the limits of mobile computing with Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology, enabling blazing performance, amazing battery life, and up to 2X greater range and up to 5X better wireless performance³, you can count on to deliver intensive hi-def multimedia, games, and more.

My Own PC

2008-11-17T03:04:00.000-08:00

My Own PC

LG premium 22 inch monitor

It features srca special F-Engine "Movie Mode" in which this contrast ratio is achieved. It also offers 1,680 x 1,050 resolution, 2ms response time, 300 nits of brightness, and a 170 degree viewing angle.

Detailed Cpu Cooler ( SPA9C - 900CUAL+ ) Description

Features:
a) Application for LGA775 / P4 3.6G / AMD 3400+ / K8
b) Dimensions: 114 x 114 x 65mm
c) Weight: 442g
d) Fan & Bearing: 2 balls / 92mm
e) Rated Voltage: 12V
f) Rated Current: 0.26Amp
g) Air Flow: 35.3 - -53.5CFM
h) Speed: 1700 - -3000RPM±10%
i) Noise: 20 - -30dB±10% with speed controller

Processor Number Δ	Cache	Clock Speed	Front Side Bus	Form Factor
45 nm
QX9775¹	12MB L2	3.20 GHz	1600 MHz	Desktop
QX9770	12MB L2	3.20 GHz	1600 MHz	Desktop
QX9650	12MB L2	3.00 GHz	1333 MHz	Desktop
65 nm
QX6850	8 MB L2	3.00 GHz	1333 MHz	Desktop
QX6800	8 MB L2	2.93 GHz	1066 MHz	Desktop
QX6700	8 MB L2	2.66 GHz	1066 MHz	Desktop
X6800	4 MB L2	2.93 GHz	1066 MHz	Desktop

Rechargeable Mouse and Backlit Keyboard

First ever rechargeable mouse and backlit keyboard solution. Microsoft’s exclusive charging hub allows you to recharge both the mouse and keyboard in one easy-to-use place.

2.4 GHz Bluetooth® Technology

Connect wirelessly right out of the box with First Connect Technology for up to 30 feet with virtually no interference.

Battery Status Indicator

You'll know when power is low when the battery status indicator senses battery life is running out.

4 USB Ports

Integrated USB ports in the charging station give you the flexibility to download images from your digital camera or plug in your thumb drive or other USB device—right from your desktop.

Wireless Freedom

Give yourself room to move with a wireless mouse and keyboard that lets you work without worrying about tangled wires.

Specifications:

CPU	Socket LGA775 for Intel 95W CPU supports Core™ 2 Quad to Celeron™ FSB 1333/1066/800/533 MHz Support Hyper-Threading Technology
Chipset	Single chipset: GeForce7100/ 630i (MCP73PV)
Graphics	On Chip NVIDIA GeForce 7 Series Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Share Memory: Maximum up to 256MB
Memory	Single-channel DDR2 memory architecture 2 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM socket support up to 4 GB Support DDR2 800/667/533 MHz DDR2 Memory
Expansion Slot	1 x PCI Express x16 slot 1 x PCI Express x1 slot 2 x PCI slots
Storage	Support by NVIDIA GeForce 7100/630I 2 x Ultra DMA133/100/66 devices 4 x Serial ATA2 devices RAID0, RAID1, RAID0+1, RAID5 configuration
Audio	Realtek ALC888 8-channel HD Audio codec Compliant with HD specification
LAN	Realtek 8111B Giga LAN
Rear Panel I/O	1 x PS/2 keyboard & PS/2 mouse connectors 1 x Serial port (COM1) 1 x VGA port 1 x RJ45 LAN connector 4 x USB ports 1 x DVI connector 1 x Audio port 8 CH 6 JACKS 1X HDMI (w/DVI to HDMI Adapter)
Internal I/O Connectors & Headers	1 x 24-pin ATX Power Supply connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V connector 1 x FDD connector 1 x IDE connector 4 x Serial ATA connectors 3 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 6 USB ports 1 x Front panel switch/LED header 1 x Front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF out header, 1 x CD-in header CPUFAN/SYSFAN connectors
System BIOS	AMI BIOS with 8Mb SPI ROM Supports Plug and Play, ACPI& DMI Supports STR(S3)& STD(S4)
Form Factor	Micro-ATX Size, 244mm*244mm

Features:

Windows Vista Ready
Core 2 Duo/Core 2 Quad Support
64-bit Support
FSB 1333MHz
Socket LGA 775
Giga LAN
8 Channel High Definition Audio
SPDIF Out
DVI Output
Serial-ATA 2

GeForce 7800 GTX specifications


Core clock: 430 MHz
Effective memory frequency: 1.2 GHz (2*600 MHz)
Memory type: GDDR-3, 1.6ns
Memory: 256 MB
Memory bandwidth: 38.4 GB/sec.
Maximum theoretical fillrate: 6.9 gigapixel per second
Theoretical texture sampling rate: 10.4 gigatexel per second
2 x DVI-I connectors
SLI connector
PCI-Express 16x bus
TV-Out, HDTV-Out, HDCP support
Power consumption: up to 110W (typical power consumption is
below 100W, the card is equipped with one standard power connector for
PCI Express, recommended PSUs should be 350W, 500W for SLI mode

HARDWARE SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGY

Lab Exercises - Quiz #1 (Third Trinal)

1) Shall we begin? (Image 1.1)

2) Welcome to Setup: (Image 1.2)

3) Windows XP Licensing Agreement: (Image 1.3)

4) Hard drive partition information: (Image 1.4)

5) Warning screen: (Image 1.5)

6) Confirmation screen: (Image 1.6)

7) No partitions have been previously defined: (Image 1.7)

8) Enter in the partition size: (Image 1.8)

9) Continue to create partitions: (Image 1.9)

10) Format the partition: (Image 1.10)

11) Setup formats the partition: (Image 1.11)

12) Creating File List: (Image 1.12)

13) Setup copies various files: (Image 1.13)

14) Creates various information files: (Image 1.14)

15) Press ENTER to Restart: (Image 1.15)

16) Windows XP boot screen: (Image 2.1)

17) Windows XP Installation: (Image 2.2)

18) Faster and more reliable: (Image 2.3)

19) Region and Input Languages: (Image 2.4)

20) Enter in your Name: (Image 2.5)

21) 25 digit Product Key: (Image 2.6)

22) Enter a Computer name and an Administrator Password: (Image 2.7)

23) Date, Time and Time Zone: (Image 2.8)

24) Network is installing: (Image 2.9)

1) Boot using a Floppy: (Image 1.1)

2) Virus Warning: (Image 1.2)

3) Large Disk Support: (Image 1.3)

4) Main Menu: (Image 1.4)

5) Extended Space: (Image 1.5)

6) Choose Partition to Delete: (Image 1.6)

7) Are you sure? (Image 1.7)

8) Create Primary Partition: (Image 1.8)

9) Create Primary DOS Partition: (Image 1.9)

10) Scan Hard Drive: (Image 1.10)

11) All available space? (Image 1.11)

12) Scan Hard Drive: (Image 1.12)

13) Enter Size in MB: (Image 1.13)

14) Updated partition information: (Image 1.14)

15) Make active partition: (Image 1.15)

16) Choose active partition: (Image 1.16)

17) Create Extended DOS Partition: (Image 1.17)

18) Choose space allocated: (Image 1.18)

19) Updated partition information: (Image 1.19)

20) Scan Hard Drive: (Image 1.20)

21) Enter Size in MB: (Image 1.21)

22) Updated partition information: (Image 1.22)

23) Additional Partitions: (Image 1.23)

24) Reboot System: (Image 1.24)

1) Red Hat Linux Boot screen: (Image 1.1)

2) Welcome to Red Hat: (Image 1.2)

3) Language Selection: (Image 1.3)

4) Keyboard Configuration: (Image 1.4)

5) Mouse Configuration: (Image 1.5)

6) Installation type: (Image 1.6)

7) Partitioning your system: (Image 1.7)

8) Warning dialog box: (Image 1.8)

9) Automatic Partitioning: (Image 1.9)

10) New hard drive structure: (Image 1.10)

11) Boot loader options: (Image 2.1)

12) Install a boot loader: (Image 2.2)

13) Network setup: (Image 2.3)

14) Firewall setup: (Image 2.4)

15) Language Selection: (Image 2.5)

16) Time Zone Selection: (Image 2.6)

17) Create a root or administrator password: (Image 2.7)

18) Add users: (Image 2.8)

19) Add as many users as you wish: (Image 2.9)

20) Default package configuration: (Image 2.10)

21) Selecting exactly what packages: (Image 2.11)

22) Installation will now start: (Image 3.1)

23) Formatting of the hard drive: (Image 3.2)

24) Transfer of the install image: (Image 3.3)

25) Installation of all selected packages: (Image 3.4)

26) Insert the next CD soon: (Image 3.5)

27) Boot floppy creation: (Image 3.6)

28) Graphics card setup: (Image 3.7)

29) Monitor Setup: (Image 3.8)

30) Desktop resolution: (Image 3.9)

15) Press `ENTER` to Restart: (Image 1.15)

15) Press `ENTER` to Restart (Image 1.15)