Total Time: 3 hour(s)

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

Ojectives: 
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

Topics: 
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

Technical Requirements: 
P500+ Processor, 128MB of RAM; Windows 2000, 2003, XP, Minimum screen resolution 800x600, Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher; Windows Media Player 9.0 or higher; Flash 8.0 or higher; 56K minimum connection; broadband (256 kpbs or higher) connection recommended; Javascript, DHTML and cookies enabled; Sound card with speakers or headphones strongly recommended.