Network & Data Center Operation

1. Assemble a PC

 1.1 Prepare specification of the parts and components of a PC

 1.1.1 Parts and components are listed

 1.1.2 Specification are prepared and written

 1.1.3 Costing of the PC parts and accessories are estimated

 1.2 Prepare hardware for assemble

 1.2.1 Hardware, parts and components are collected as per specification and documented Or

Required PC components are collected from store according to the manual or user guide or

clients requirement

 1.2.2 PC equipment is Isolated from electrical source before assembling

 1.2.3 Electrostatic discharge precautions are observed

 1.2.4 Safe work practice observed and personal protective equipment (PPE) worn as required

 1.2.5 Tools and equipment are selected and collected as required

 1.2.6 Modification of check list is observed

 1.3 Install PSU and Assemble motherboard components into the casing

 1.3.1 PC power supply unit (PSU) is installed in casing

 1.3.2 Processor, processor heat sink and cooling fan are installed to the motherboard

 1.3.3 RAM module are installed into the motherboard

 1.3.4 Motherboard is set to the casing

 1.3.5 Other peripherals are installed

 1.3.6 WiFi adapter is installed

 1.3.7 AGP,NIC and Sound card is installed as required

 1.4 Install storage devices and electrical connection to the PC

 1.4.1 Hard disk, optical drive(CD/DVD R/W drive),are installed

 1.4.2 Power and data cables are properly connected

 1.4.3 Front panel power switch, front or back panel USB port,status LED's etc. are properly

connected

 1.4.4 Motherboard is connected with power supply

 1.5 Assemble the system unit

 1.5.1 All connections are checked

 1.5.2 Screwing is observed

 1.5.3 Installation is completed by setting and screwing the cover

 1.6 Connect Input and output units

 1.6.1 Ensure power switch is switched off

 1.6.2 PC system unit is connected to the electrical power line

 1.6.3 Display unit (monitor) is connected to the electrical power line

 1.7 Modify the BIOS setting

 1.7.1 Power switch is switched On

 1.7.2 Entered to the BIOS setting

 1.7.3 Date and Time is adjusted

 1.7.4 Correct processor and memory clock frequency is chosen

 1.7.5 Hard disk and CD/DVD interface is selected correctly

 1.7.6 Boot device sequence is modified as required

 1.7.7 Change and modification are saved 

 1.7.8 Exit from the BIOS setting

 1.8 Install operating system and required device driver

 1.8.1 Operating system container is connected or entered to the drive of the PC

 1.8.2 Installation is started

 1.8.3 Hard disk partition is done correctly

 1.8.4 Operating system is configured and installed

 1.8.5 Required device driver is installed

 1.8.6 System information is observed and cross checked with the requirements check list

 1.9 Shut-down and clean work place

 1.9.1 Operating system is shut down properly

 1.9.2 Computer is switched off

 1.9.3 Tools and equipment is cleaned and stored as per workplace standard

 1.9.4 Waste materials are disposed as per workplace practice.

2. Install and configure custom software in a personal computer

 2.1 Follow Electrical and Electronic safety in work

 2.1.1 PC equipment is isolated from electrical source when assembling

 2.1.2 Electrostatic discharge precautions are observed

 2.1.3 Safe work practice observed and personal protective equipment (PPE) worn as required for

the work performed

 2.2 Determine client requirements

 2.2.1 User requirements for software and hardware are documented.

 2.2.2 Analyze user requirements and list of PC components and their costs are determined

 2.2.3 Components and budget are verified with the Client

 2.2.4 Approval of components and required budget from the client is confirmed

 2.2.5 PC hardware and software components are collected and stored according to user manual or

guidelines

 2.3 Install hardware components

 2.3.1 Ensure that computer power is switched off

 2.3.2 Software container is inserted in appropriate to PC or drives

 2.3.3 I/O slot or Hardware components are connected to the appropriate port(s)

 2.3.4 PC and peripherals are connected with the AC power line if external power is required.

 2.3.5 System automatically detected the hardware and device driver is installed

 2.3.6 Vendor's given or from internet device driver is installed and configured

 2.3.7 Correct functioning of hardware component is confirmed

 2.4 Install software components

 2.4.1 Identify if older version of the software component is exists

 2.4.2 If older version is already installed, software component is upgraded

 2.4.3 Fresh installation of the software component is done

 2.4.4 Documented the changes or modification of the system

 2.4.5 Installed/updated software component is checked to work correctly

 2.5 Determine user satisfaction and documentation

 2.5.1 User requirements for software and hardware are verified

 2.5.2 User satisfaction is recorded

 2.5.3 Confirmation of completion of work is documented.

3. Use peripherals(Printer, Scanner and Projector) with PC/ Laptop

 3.1 Install Printer with PC

 3.1.1 Safety measures are identified and taken

 3.1.2 Printer is selected and placed in appropriate places

 3.1.3 External connectors, setting and controls are identified and interpreted using user manual

 3.1.4 Necessary connection of the cables are confirmed

 3.1.5 Driver software are installed or printer is added

 3.1.6 Installed printer is found or checked.

 3.2 Print documents using the installed printer 

 3.2.1 Document is Opened

 3.2.2 Appropriate printer is selected

 3.2.3 Necessary configuration and settings are performed

 3.2.4 Document is printed

 3.2.5 Buffer is cleared for any irregularities

 3.2.6 Power switch is turn safely

 3.3 Replace the tonner of the printer

 3.3.1 Appropriate tonner is selected

 3.3.2 Cartage/Tonner/ Ribbon is prepared using user manual for installation to the printer

 3.3.3 Old Cartage/Tonner/Ribbon is removed

 3.3.4 New cartage/tonner /ink ribbon is Installed

 3.3.5 Test print is performed to check the print /print quality

 3.4 Install Scanner into the PC

 3.4.1 Safety measures are identified and taken

 3.4.2 Scanner is selected and placed in appropriate places

 3.4.3 External connectors ,setting and controls are identified and interpreted using user manual

 3.4.4 Necessary connection of the cables are confirmed

 3.4.5 Driver software are installed or scanner is added to

 3.4.6 Installed scanner is found or checked.

 3.5 Scan picture/ documents using the installed scanner

 3.5.1 Document / picture / drawing object is collected and selected

 3.5.2 Document/picture is placed in scanner plate properly

 3.5.3 Appropriate scanner is selected

 3.5.4 Necessary configuration and settings are performed

 3.5.5 Necessary file type is selected

 3.5.6 Document / picture / drawing is scanned

 3.5.7 Scanned document is saved in proper drive/ folders

 3.5.8 Maintain proper action for any irregularities

 3.5.9 Power switch is turn off safely

 3.6 Install Multimedia Projector with PC/ Laptop

 3.6.1 Safety measures are identified and taken

 3.6.2 MMP is selected and external connectors, setting and controls are identified and interpreted

using user manual

 3.6.3 MMP is placed in appropriate places for proper projection

 3.6.4 Necessary connection of the cables are confirmed

 3.6.5 Turn on the projector and pc properly

 3.6.6 Installed MMP is found or checked.

 3.6.7 Necessary configuration and settings are performed

 3.6.8 Ensure the connection for laptop

 3.6.9 Use fn and appropriate function key if necessary for laptop connection

 3.7 Use and maintain the projector

 3.7.1 Document / picture / drawing object is opened

 3.7.2 MMP controls and setting are adjusted

 3.7.3 Projector screen is set.

 3.7.4 Focus control is adjusted

 3.7.5 Use projector

 3.7.6 Turn off projection after a definite time to save life time of bulb.

 3.7.7 Maintain proper action for any irregularities

 3.7.8 Power switch is turn off safely.

4. Connect a PC to an existing network

 4.1 Follow workplace health and safety − OSH

 4.1.1 Electrical isolation is maintained at the time of installation of the network equipment

 4.1.2 Electrical hazard is avoided at all times

 4.1.3 Safe work practice observed and personal protective equipment (PPE) worn as required for

the work performed 

 4.2 Collect existing network specification

 4.2.1 The person in the organization responsible for existing network is interviewed.

 4.2.2 Existing network topology and network protocol is reviewed and documented

 4.2.3 Existing network topology and IP is reviewed and documented

 4.2.4 Network address plan is documented

 4.3 Determine client network hardware and software components are required

 4.3.1 Hardware and software components are determined

 4.3.2 Cost of components is determined

 4.3.3 Approval of components and confirmation of required budget is obtained from the client

 4.4 Connect PC to the existing network

 4.4.1 Network hardware and hardware driver software (if not automatically installed) is installed

 4.4.2 Existing network transmission media is determined. e.g.; wireless, wired

 4.4.3 Appropriate transmission media is connected with the existing network Infrastructure

 4.5 Assign client machine address

 4.5.1 Address is assigned to client machine (automatically or statically. e.g.; assign IP address, sub

net mask statically in the case of TCP/IP protocol)

 4.5.2 Conflict of network interface card is assessed

 4.5.3 Domain name assigned if required.

 4.5.4 Host name assigned if required.

 4.5.5 Network interface card (NIC) is disabled and enabled

 4.6 Test network connectivity

 4.6.1 Test is done using simple network connectivity tools like ping, local loop-back and remote

loop-back

 4.6.2 If loop-back test fails, network interface card, connecting wire (continuity) is tested.