CompTIA Server+: Upgrading BIOS and Installing the Operating System
Product Code: SERV07 Time: 3 Hour(s) CEUs: .30

Summary:

This course provides an overview of upgrading BIOS and installing operating systems.

Objectives:

After completing this course, students will be able to:
  • Explain BIOS and ROM chips
  • Determine when the system BIOS needs to be upgraded
  • Define a BIOS upgrade checklist
  • Perform a BIOS upgrade
  • List the process used to install and configure a network operating system
  • Define network operating system functions and processes
  • Detail the procedure used to verify network connectivity
  • Explain the use of network administration and monitoring tools

Outline:

  • BIOS storage
  • Preparing to upgrade BIOS
  • Flashing the BIOS
  • Fixing BIOS upgrade
  • Booting the server and other onboard ROMS
  • Preparing a NOS installation
  • Joining the domain and network settings
  • Testing connectivity
  • Updating the NOS and reviewing logs
  • Monitoring tools
  • Managing the network

Features:

  • Exercises that allow users to practice the application
  • A file containing the text of the exercises
  • Activities that allow users to apply course concepts in an interactive questioning environment
  • A glossary
  • A Skill Assessment

Applicability:

This course is for anyone preparing for the Server+ exam.

Prerequisites:

CompTIA Server+: Network Terminology and Operating SystemsCompTIA Server+: Servers, Bus Structures, and CachingCompTIA Server+: MemoryCompTIA Server+: Data Storage SystemsCompTIA Server+: Interfacing with the NetworkCompTIA Server+: Installing Network Hardware

Technical Requirements:

200MHz Pentium with 32MB Ram. 640 x 480 256-color video (800 x 600 is recommended). Windows 95, 98, NT, 2000, or XP. Minimum Connection Speed: 28.8k. Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher required. Authorware and Macromedia Flash player recommended but not required. JavaScript must be enabled. Netscape and AOL browsers not supported.

Copyright Information:

  • Microsoft® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
  • Windows NT® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
  • Novell, NetWare, LANalyzer, GroupWise, ManageWise, Novell Directory Services, Novell Support Connection and NDPS are registered trademarks of Novell, Inc.

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