1. Building a PC
Chapter 12

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

3. 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

4. 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

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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. Installing Windows 10