Building a PC Chapter 12

Specialized Custom PCs Evaluating Parts Read the reviews Read the fine print Compare and contrast Put it in your hand

Specialized Custom PCs Workstation PCs Thick clients See table 12-1 Thin clients Network connectivity Virtualization workstations Can run more than one OS at the same time Needs RAM Media workstation Graphics workstation Multicore CPU, RAM, monitor Software Audio editing workstation Audio interface Video editing Multiple monitors

Specialized Custom PCs Specialized Consumer PCs Building a home server PC Software Hardware Setting up a Home Theater PC Output killer video Play it loudly Look cool in the process Access the media – streaming and TV Software tools for playback Gaming PC

Installing and Upgrading Windows Media Sources Types of Installation Clean installation Upgrade installation Multiboot installation Other installations Remote network installation Image deployment

Installing and Upgrading Windows The Installation and Upgrade Process Upgrade paths See tables 12-2, 12-3, 121-4 Clean installation process Installing over a network Booting with PXE

Installing and Upgrading Windows Troubleshooting Installation Problems Media errors RAID array not detected No boot device present when booting off the Windows installation disc Not ready error on optical drive Graphical mode errors Hardware detection errors Lockups during installation Unplug it Disc, drive, or image errors Log files

Post-Installation Tasks Patches, Service Packs, and Updates Upgrading Drivers Restoring User Data Files Migrating and Retiring user state migration tool Windows easy transfer Migration practices Data destruction Recycle No Installation is Perfect

Installing Windows 10