CSS:COC1 – Install and configure computer system

STEPS and INSTRUCITON

1. Remove all jewelries watches and static. Or at least show the assessor you ae doing so.
2. Disassemble the computer while taking notes on what peripherals you are taking out from the
unit. You will have to remove also the processor. Power supply and the mother board from the
case.

A). Example, if you remove a memory card, write the quantity (1 piece), the type (DDR3),and description
(1GB) That’s why it is important that you know the parts of a computer

B). TIP: count the cables that you disconnect from the motherboard and know o which they are attached
to.

C). Pay attention also to the cables for the front panel of the PC. E.g. light indicators for HHD, reset
button, power button, USB power et cetera. One Miss Cable will cost you lost of time.

3. Assemble the computer:

A). Now this is fairly simple. Last out should be first in. Use the list of the items that you remove
as reference.
B). Once done turn on the PC. If it’s working good for you. If not troubleshoot as fast as you can
and do not be disheartened. There’s a lot of time

4). Create

You have to know how to create a bootable USB using the DISKPART command in the command prompt
and/or how to make a bootable USB using RUFUS. Search the net, it’s simple. The assessor will not really
make you create the bootable USB, he/she will just check if you know the process

5). Once done, the assessor will hand you a working bootable USB which you will use in reformatting.

NOTES: if the USB isn’t working, ask for another one. I had an experience where in the one they give me
did not work. Remember, time is limited.

6). Insert the USB Configure the BIOS to boot from the USB then restart your PC

7). Go on with the formatting process

A). you will be asked to create tree partitions with specific disk space, know how to.

8). Have the assessor check your work

 CSS: COC2- SET UP COMPUTER NETWORKS
STEPS AND INSTRUCTIONS

1). Create 1 cross-over cable, 1 straight-through cable and patch panel cable.

A). I consumed lots of time on this simple task due to the dullness of the crimping tools. Bring your
own if you can.

B). obviously, you’ll have to know the wiring standards of T568A and T568b create the cables.

C). Every patch panel is different, so before taking the exam, visit the assessment center and check
the patch panel type and color coding. The one I used had no color coding on it.

D) You must have every cable checked when finished at once by the assessor in order to move on.

2). Connect all the devices together using the cables.

2 desktops

1 switch

1 patch panel

1 wireless router

1 access point

1 Laptop Which will be connected wirelessly after configuring the router and the access point.

a. Drawing include in the reviewers

Additional cables will be provide

3.) Once all devices are connected. Get the mac addresses of the pc, server and laptop for the purpose
of assigning them IP address using DHCP reservations.

Note. The mac addresses down together with the corresponding unit to avoid confusion. To get the
MAC address, open command prompt and type “getmac” or “ipconfig”

A) Here although the devices are all configured to get IP addresses using DHCP, you will be
instructed to select an IP address specifically that is why DHCP Reservations should be
configured.
B) For example. Create a DHCP pool of 192.168.1.100 to 192.168.1.200
C) From the fool the IP 192..168.1.114 should be assigned to the pc
D) 192.168.1.117 should be assigned to the server
E) 192.168.155 should be assigned to the laptop
4). Configure the router using your web bores to access it’s inter face

A). In order to access the router’s Interface, look for its IP address at the back of device. If it’s not
there, you can ask the assessor. If the router’s address is indicated on the back of the device but you are
unable to access it using that address, reset the first router by pressing the power button for 10 to 20
seconds. Usually, the password to access the interface is indicated also on the device. Ask the assessor if
otherwise

B). create the DHCP pool as instructed: the ranges will be given by the assessor.

C). change the SSID and configure wireless security using WPA2.

D). Configure DHCP reservations.

E). Check your work by pinging the connected devices, if task is accomplished, move on to the access
point

5). Configure the access point

A). same steps as the router, you just have to change its SSID and IP configuration that corresponds
with the IP subnet you are using

6). Now connect the laptop to the access point.

7). Test interconnectivity of all the devices by using the “PING” command. Make sure the devices got the
correct IP address reserved to them

8). Create folders on all the devices, share the folders and make sure everyone has read/write
permissions.

9). Show your work to the assessor, he will give you instruction to test your work

INFO:

1. Insert the appropriate windows server 2002 installation media into your DVD/flash drive
2. Reboot the computer
3. When prompted for an installation language and other regional option, make your selection and
press next
4. Next, press install now to begin the installation process
5. Product activation is now also, identical with that found in windows vista. Enter your product ID
in the next window, and if you want to automatically activate windows the moment the
installation finishes, click next.
If you do not have the product ID available right now, you can leave the box empty and click
next. You will need to provide the product ID later, after the server installation is over. Press no.
6. Because you did not provide the correct ID the installation process cannot determine what kind
of window server 2008 license you own. And therefore you will be prompted to select your
 correct version in the next screen, assuming you are telling the truth and will provide the correc
ID to prove your selection later on
7. If you did provide the right product ID, select the full