Objective:

Students will be able to demonstrate their understanding of basic operating system installation by installing and configuring a common desktop operating system so that they can prepare common desktop PCs for deployment.

Link:

• https://support.dell.com

Topics Discussed:

• Software
• System Software
• Application Software
• Operating Systems
• Device Drivers
• Utility Programs
• GUI
• Desktop OS

Assignment:

1. This week we will be working in the lab with Operating Systems installation. We will be wiping and repartitioning the hard drives of our lab PCs, performing a basic operating system installation (Windows 10), and installing a specialized OS (Kali Linux) that we will use in the second half of our course.
2. Collect your PC from the storage shelf and assemble it on the tables in Lab 212. Connect all peripherals and test it to ensure that it still boots to the desktop login window. You  do not need to log in.
3. Windows 10 installation media will be distributed. Boot from the Windows installation USB to begin the installation process.
4. You will be directed in class how to partition and format your hard drive. Once the hard drive is formatted to a single active partition, you may proceed with the installation process.
5. Follow the installation process, paying close attention to all instructions and prompts.
6. The required Account Name, Password and Machine Name naming convention will be written on the whiteboard in front of the room. Please make sure you type the Account Name and Password correctly, using capitals where indicated. Also, please take care to follow the correct Machine Name convention. DO NOT MAKE UP YOUR OWN INFORMATION FOR THESE STEPS.
7. Your Windows 10 installation is nearly complete when your machine boots to the desktop, and you have successfully logged into the Admin account. You should then browse to the Dell Support page, where you will download and install all required support updates for your PC. Use the Dell support tag located on the top of the machine to determine your required updates on the Dell Support site. See me if your Dell support tag is missing.
8. Once all device drivers and support software installations are complete, use the Control Panel to access the Windows Update settings. Click the Check for Updates button to search for updates and service packs. Install all service packs and updates that are available.
9. Your Windows 10 installation is complete when all required device drivers, service packs and system updates are complete. Next week, we will install a specialized OS called Kali Linux, that is specifically designed for offensive security and penetration testing

Assigned: September 18th, 2019
Due Date: September 24th, 2019