Post on 21-Dec-2015
Lesson 5-Accessing Networks
Overview
Introduction to Windows XP Professional.
Introduction to Novell Client.
Introduction to Red Hat Linux workstation.
Introduction to Windows XPProfessional
Prerequisites for installing Windows XP Professional.
Installing Windows XP Professional.
Prerequisites for Installing Windows XP Professional
Check hardware requirements.
Check hardware compatibility.
Check hardware configuration.
Test workstation hardware.
Check Hardware Requirements
The minimum requirements for installing Windows XP
Professional include:
An Intel Pentium/Celeron family or AMD K6/Athalon/Duron
family 233 MHz processor.
64 MB of RAM.
At least one hard disk where the systemroot (usually C:\
WINNT) can be located on a partition.
At least 1.5 GB of hard disk space.
Check Hardware Requirements
The recommended requirements for installing Windows XP
Professional include:
A PC with a 300 MHz (single or dual) processor.
128 MB of RAM.
Check Hardware Compatibility
The Windows XP Professional installation CD, running on an
upgradeable Windows version, includes options to check for
system compatibility.
It is essential that the service packs for Windows NT 4.0
Workstation or Windows 2000 Professional are installed, if
XP is upgraded from either of these operating systems.
Check Hardware Compatibility
Windows XP compatibility verification option
Check Hardware Compatibility
Windows XP automatic compatibility verification option
Check Hardware Compatibility
Automatic compatibility check:
The ‘Check My System Automatically’ option verifies the
system and provides users with a list of incompatible items.
It also provides alternative remedies for correcting
incompatibility problems.
Check Hardware Compatibility
Compatibility check using Web site:
The Microsoft Web site provides users with a Hardware
Compatibility List (HCL) for the system.
It is essential to check all the hardware in the system prior to
installing Windows XP Professional.
Check Hardware Configuration
Microsoft recommends a CD-ROM or DVD drive for
installations.
A super VGA display adapter that supports an 800x600
resolution, and the most recent version of the workstation
operating system software is also required.
Microsoft also recommends a mouse or any other pointing
device.
A high-density 3-½ inch floppy drive is required if floppy
disks are used for installation.
Check Hardware Configuration
Test Workstation Hardware
The DOS FDISK command is used to rebuild the hard disk
drive prior to the installation.
The hard disk can be re-built while installing Windows XP
from the CD.
Installing Windows XP Professional
Windows XP can be installed over a network using either a
shared network drive or a set of bootable floppy disks.
A set of six boot setup disks can be created to perform the
Windows XP installation startup.
Installing Windows XP Professional
Windows XP Professional Setup
Installing Windows XP Professional
List of existing partitions and unpartitioned space on the computer
Installing Windows XP Professional
Formatting the new partition
Installing Windows XP Professional
Windows XP requires the following inputs:
The user’s name and the organization’s name.
The 25-character product key code.
The computer name and the password for the workstation
administrator account.
Installing Windows XP Professional
Networking Settings
Installing Windows XP Professional
Windows XP requires the following inputs (continued):
The workgroup or the domain name.
The user name and password of the user who is authorized to
join the computer to the domain.
Installing Windows XP Professional
Windows XP Professional desktop
Introduction to Novell Client
Prerequisites for installing Novell Client.
Installing Novell Client.
Prerequisites for installing NovellClient
Check hardware compatibility.
Check and test client hardware and configuration.
Check Hardware Compatibility
The minimum requirements for installing the latest Novell
Client for NT/2000/XP software include:
Windows NT 4.0 or higher operating system with service
pack 3 or later installed.
At least 24 MB of RAM.
Check and Test Client Hardware and Configuration
Ensure that Novell 6 server is connected to the network and
is functioning properly.
The Windows workstation must be updated with available
updates, such as service packs, prior to installing the Novell
Client software.
Installing Novell Client
The setupnw.exe file, located in the Novell Client folder, is
required to start the installation.
The default installation option must be set to Typical
installation.
The Ctrl-Alt-Delete key combination is used to initiate the
Novell Client for Windows login.
Installing Novell Client
Novell Client installation options
Installing Novell Client
Novell Client Login window
Installing Novell Client
The ‘Trees’ button is used to identify the Novell trees on the
network.
The ‘Context’ button is used to identify the context used by
the user on the tree when creating the Novell server.
The ‘Server’ button is used to reveal the Novell server.
Installing Novell Client
Windows tab
Installing Novell Client
Novell Services menu
Introduction to Red Hat Linux Workstation
Prerequisites for installing Red Hat Linux workstation.
Installing Linux 7.3 workstation.
Prerequisites for installing Red Hat Linux Workstation
Check hardware compatibility.
Check hardware configuration.
Test workstation hardware.
Check Hardware Compatibility
The minimum requirements for installing Red Hat Linux
workstation include:
A Pentium 200 MHz processor.
32 MB of RAM for text-mode installation.
64 MB of RAM for graphical-mode installation.
Check Hardware Compatibility
The minimum requirements for installing Red Hat Linux
workstation include (continued):
650 MB of hard disk space or 4.5 GB of available hard disk
space for a complete installation.
Additional space for any files to be stored on the server.
Check Hardware Configuration
Red Hat recommends the use of a bootable CD-ROM drive
for all installations of the software.
A high-density 3-½ inch floppy drive is required if the CD is
not bootable.
Information about the monitor, display adapter, and the
most recent version of the network operating system that
the user plans to install is also required.
A mouse is required for graphical installations.
Check Hardware Configuration
Test Workstation Hardware
In order to test the workstation’s hardware, it is essential to
rebuild the existing hard disk drive and start a fresh
installation.
The Linux bootable CD wipes the existing hard drive and
builds new partitions during the installation.
Installing Linux 7.3 Workstation
A CD-ROM based installation:
Erases everything on the workstation’s disk drives and
reformats them.
Configures the server to use the IP.
Creates a new Red Hat Linux workstation.
Installing Linux 7.3 Workstation
The following items are required to perform the installation:
Computer with a hard disk drive that can be totally erased.
Red Hat Linux’s operating system software.
Bootable floppy disks that are created using boot.img found in
the Images directory in the Red Hat Linux operating system
CD-ROM.
Installing Linux 7.3 Workstation
The following items are required to perform the installation
(continued):
A CD-ROM drive.
A mouse for graphical configuration.
A network interface card.
Graphics card information.
Network IP addresses and naming convention used.
Summary
Windows XP Professional and Windows XP Home are the two
versions of Windows XP.
Upgrades from Windows NT 4.0 Workstation and Windows 2000
Professional systems require service packs to be installed in
them.
Before performing any installation, care should be taken to
ensure that the hardware meets the program requirements,
operates properly, and includes all the necessary drivers.