Building a P.C.
- The Right PC for the Job
- Memorize details about each specialized system.
- Consider different jobs & make sure the system matches the job specifications.
- Concentrate on RAM, storage, & graphic needs.
- NAS–Network Attached Storage; used for sharing files; Usually a “headless” set-up, meaning no peripherals needed, after the initial set-up.
- Boot From Everything
- Use an ISO image of bootable media to install operating systems.
- Download ISO files and burn them to optical media or thumb drives.
- Boot to the installation media to install operating systems.
- You can also boot from a network server using PXE.
- Installing Windows
- Check all pre-installation tasks before installing Windows.
- Research new hardware before installing the components.
- Systems need a system name & a local account.
- Post-Installation Tasks
- Check Device Manager to ensure all hardware is properly installed.
- Update drivers as needed.
- Run Windows Update to install any needed updates.
- Create recovery media & restore point.
- Configure Windows security as needed.
- Windows Installation Options
- A clean install wipes anything on the drive; an upgrade point install supports existing applications & personal data.
- Multiboot supports multiple OSes on a single drive.
- Unattended installation creates answer files.
- Tools such as USMT and Ghost distribute a single system image to multiple identical systems.
- USMT (User State Migration Tool)
