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Operating System Technologies Exam
Domain 2 Installation, Configuration and Upgrading
2.1 Identify the procedures for installing Windows 9x/Me, Windows NT 4.0 Workstation, Windows 2000 Professional, and Windows XP, and bringing the operating system to a basic operational level. Content may include the following:
Verify hardware compatibility and minimum requirements;
Determine OS installation options;
Installation type (typical, custom, other);
Network configuration;
File system type;
Dual Boot Support;
Disk preparation order (conceptual disk preparation);
Start the installation;
Partition;
Format drive;
Run appropriate set up utility;
Setup;
Winnt;
Installation methods;
Bootable CD;
Boot floppy;
Network installation;
Drive Imaging;
Device Driver Configuration;
Load default drivers;
Find updated drivers;
Restore user data files (if applicable);
Identify common symptoms and problems;
2.2 Identify steps to perform an operating system upgrade from Windows 9.x/ME, Windows NT 4.0 Workstation, Windows 2000 Professional, and Windows XP. Given an upgrade scenario, choose the appropriate next steps. Content may include the following:
Upgrade paths available;
Determine correct upgrade startup utility (e.g. WINNT32 vs WINNT);
Verify hardware compatibility and minimum requirements;
Verify application compatibility;
Apply OS service packs, patches, and updates;
Install additional Windows components;
2.3 Identify the basic system boot sequences and boot methods, including the steps to create an emergency boot disk with utilities installed for Windows 9x/Me, Windows NT 4.0 Workstation, Windows 2000 Professional, and Windows XP. Content may include the following:
Boot Sequence;
Files required to boot;
Boot steps (9.x, NT-based);
Alternative Boot Methods;
Using a Startup disk;
Safe/VGA-only mode;
Last Known Good configuration;
Command Prompt mode;
Booting to a system restore point;
Recovery Console;
Boot.ini switches;
Dual Boot;
Creating Emergency Disks with OS Utilities;
Creating emergency repair disk (ERD);
2.4 Identify procedures for installing/adding a device, including loading, adding, and configuring device drivers, and required software. Content may include the following:
Device Driver Installation;
Plug and Play (PNP) and non-PNP devices;
Install and configure device drivers;
Install different device drivers;
Manually install a device driver;
Search the Internet for updated device drivers;
Using unsigned drivers (driver signing);
Install Additional Windows components;
Determine if permissions are adequate for performing the task;
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