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TRACK AND STRAND: TVL - ICT
Qualification Title: COMPUTER SYSTEMS SERVICING NC-II
Competency:
Module Title :
Prepare Installer (TLE_IACSS912ICCS-If-j-29)
Prepare Installer
MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Oroquieta City
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List of Lessons for this Module
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Module Title
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Chapters/Lessons Included
Create portable bootable devices in accordance
with software manufacturer instruction
Prepare customized installers in accordance with
software utilization guide and end user
agreement
Carry out installation of portable applications in
accordance with software user guide and
software license
HOW TO USE THIS MODULE
Welcome to the next level of your modular training in Computer Systems Servicing
(CSS) under the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Track. In this module,
you will have a great deal of understanding on creating potable bootable devices as well
as installers preparation and OS installation procedures.
At the end of this module you will be able to apply the knowledge and skills on
creating portable bootable devices and preparing installers and OS installation
procedures.
You are required to go through a series of learning activities in order to complete
each of the learning outcomes of this module. Follow these activities on your own and
answer the Self-Check at the end of each learning activity. If you have questions, do not
hesitate to ask your teacher for assistance.
Remember to:
• Work through all the information and complete the activities in each section
• Read the all information and answer the self-check.
Reminder! Just follow the instructions given in this module. Now let us start
exploring new things in this module.
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MODULE CONTENT
UNIT OF COMPETENCY: Prepare Installers
MODULE TITLE
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Prepare Installer
Introduction
This module covers the outcomes required in installing and configuring desktop
and workstation computers systems. It consists of competencies to install operating
system and drivers for peripherals/devices, and install application software as well as
to conduct testing and documentation.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
LO 1. Prepare Installer TLE_IACSS912ICCS-If-j-29
Create portable bootable
manufacturer instruction
devices
in accordance
with
software
Prepare customized installers in accordance with software utilization guide
and end user agreement
Carry out installation of portable applications in accordance with software
user guide and license agreement
PERFORMANCE TASKS:
Prepare bootable devices and portable application installers in accordance with
software utilization guide and end user agreement
Perform software installation of portable applications in accordance with
software user guide and license agreement
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What I Know (Pre-Test)
Before you proceed to the core of this module, challenge yourself first and dig
deep into your mind in order to answer the pre assessment exercises prepared for
you. Take time to answer it!
Directions: Read the following statements. Identify what is being asked in each
statement and write the letter of your answer on your activity notebook.
1. It is the act of making the program ready for execution.
a. Boot
c. Installer
b. Bootable
d. Installation
2. It is a piece of software that installs a program on computer’s hard disk.
a. Boot
c. Installer
b. Bootable
d. Installation
3. It is consists of two or more computers that are linked in order to share
resources
a. Computer
c. Network
b. Interlinked
d. Networking
4. It is a collection of data or computer instructions that tell the computer how to
work.
a. Dataware
c. Peopleware
b. Hardware
d. Software
5. It is a non-volatile memory hardware device that controls the positioning,
reading and writing of the hard disk, which furnishes data storage.
a. Compact Disk Drive
c. Floppy Drive
b. Flash Drive
d. Hard Disk Drive
6. It is the electronic circuitry within a computer that executes instructions that
make up a computer program.
a. BIOS
c. USB
b. CPU
d. DOS
7. It is the process of starting a computer and put it into a state of readiness for
operation.
a. Boot
c. Boot Sequence
b. Bootable
d. Boot Order
8. It is a device used with a computer to read or write a compact disc.
a. CD Drive
c. Floppy Drive
b. Flash Drive
d. Hard Disk Drive
9. It is a computer file that is an exact copy of an existing file system.
a. BIOS
c. ISO
b. CPU
d. USB
10. It is a plug and play interface that allows a computer to communicate with
peripheral and other devices.
a. BIOS
c. ISO
b. CPU
d. USB
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What I Need to Know?
At the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
1. Create portable bootable devices in accordance with software
manufacturer instruction
Performance Task:
a. Prepare bootable devices and portable application installers in
accordance with software utilization guide and end user
agreement
What is It
(Discussion)
Terms you must know:
Cd Drive - is a device used with a computer to read or write a compact disc.
Hard Disk Drive - is a non-volatile memory hardware device that controls the
positioning, reading and writing of the hard disk, which furnishes data storage.
Network - consists of two or more computers that are linked in order to share
resources (such as printers and CDs), exchange files, or allow electronic
communications.
BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) is firmware used to perform hardware
initialization during the booting process (power-on startup), and to provide runtime
services for operating systems and programs.
CPU (Central Processing Unit) - is the electronic circuitry within a computer that
executes instructions that make up a computer program.
USB (Universal Serial Bus) - is a plug and play interface that allows a computer to
communicate with peripheral and other devices.
Command Prompt (CMD) - is a command line interpreter application available in
most Windows operating systems.
DOS (Disk Operating System) - is an operating system that runs from a hard disk drive.
Boot - start (a computer) and put it into a state of readiness for operation.
Lesson 1: Bootable Devices
In a computer language, a bootable device a storage device where boot loader is
located and have a free access for your bios to compile it, in a normal language a
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bootable device is a part of computer hardware that can read or contains the files
required for a computer to start.
So, if you have a blank hard disk that doesn’t mean it is bootable but when you installed
an operating system in it then it becomes bootable because now your BIOS can read
the boot loader files to make the OS’s or some software to start.
The bootable device is the device from which the operating system is loaded. A modern
PC BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) supports booting from various devices. These
include the local hard disk drive, optical drive, floppy drive, a network interface card, and
a USB device. Typically, the BIOS will allow the user to configure a boot order. If the
boot order is set to:
1. CD Drive
2. Hard Disk Drive
3. Network
then the BIOS will try to boot from the CD drive first, and if that fails then it will try to boot
from the hard disk drive, and if that fails then it will try to boot from the network, and if
that fails then it won’t boot at all.
Boot Sequence
There is a standard boot sequence that all personal computers use. First, the CPU runs
an instruction in memory for the BIOS. That instruction contains a jump instruction that
transfers to the BIOS start-up program. This program runs a power-on self test (POST)
to check that devices the computer will rely on are functioning properly. Then, the BIOS
goes through the configured boot sequence until it finds a device that is bootable. Once
BIOS has found a bootable device, BIOS loads the bootsector and transfers execution
to the boot sector. If the boot device is a hard drive, it will be a master boot record (MBR).
The MBR code checks the partition table for an active partition. If one is found, the MBR
code loads that partition’s boot sector and executes it. The boot sector is often operating
system specific, however in most operating systems its main function is to load and
execute the operating system kernel, which continues startup. If there is no active
partition or the active parition’s boot sector is invalid, the MBR may load a secondary
boot loader which will select a partition and load its boot sector, which usually loads the
corresponding operating system kernel.
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Creating a Bootable Disk Using DOS Prompt
Before getting started, note that the data from your USB drive will automatically
clean and make sure the command prompt is running as administrator. Follow the
steps below to create a bootable USB using command prompt (CMD):
1. Connect the USB drive with PC and run command prompt as administrator.
(Windows key + R > Type CMD> Enter)
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2. Type Diskpart and press Enter to enable CMD to delete and create disk
partitions.
3. Type List disk and press Enter to display a list of connected disks.
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4. Select disk X, Where X is your USB disk number, please see it on above
step
5. Type Clean and Enter to clean the selected disk. This will delete all
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6. Type Create partition pri and Enter to create a primary partition on the current
disk.
7. Type Select part 1 and Enter to select the specified partition and gives it focus.
8. Type Format fs=ntfs quick and Enter to format the volume or partition and
specifies the NTFS file system. You don’t need to wait with quick formatting.
9. Type Active and press Enter to mark the current partition active.
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10. Exit to exit diskpart.
CREATE A BOOTABLE DRIVE USING RUFUS
Rufus (The Reliable USB Formatting Utility, with Source) is a free and opensource portable application for Microsoft Windows that can be used to format and
create bootable USB flash drives or Live USBs.
Rufus was originally designed as a modern open source replacement for the HP USB
Disk Storage Format Tool for Windows,[6] which was primarily used to create DOS
bootable USB flash drives.
Now, let's create our first bootable UFD using Rufus, shall we? Follow these steps:
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1. Rufus requires an account with admin access in order to make the necessary
changes to hardware. After authenticating, insert the USB flash drive and
launch Rufus. It will detect the drive almost immediately. Since Rufus can
handle various partition schemes and file structures, ensure that the correct
settings are set that match the UFD you're going to build.
2. Click the optical drive button next to the Create a bootable disk using checkbox,
and you'll be prompted to search for the ISO image to use
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3. When using ISO images, Rufus will automatically modify the settings to best
match it. Once everything is set correctly, click the Start button to begin the
process. You'll be prompted with a warning that all data on the UFD will be
destroyed. Click OK to proceed with the creation process
4. Depending on the ISO image size, the process may take several minutes to
complete. For the log readout of each step in the process, click the Log button
to open a side window and save the output details
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5. The longest part of the entire process is the file copy portion. This is typically
the last step and varies depending on file size/number of files to copy
6. When complete, double-check the external drive to verify the files were copied
over
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With the process completed, simply eject the UFD, insert it into the device you wish to
install the OS on, and boot as you normally would. The days of carrying multiple
CD/DVDs with you and dealing with lagging installs are drawing to a close with the
ubiquitous use of USB drives--and the storage capacity can't be beat.
What’s More
(Enrichment Activity)
Self-Check 1. For you to deepen your knowledge and skills and understanding in
creating portable bootable devices, you need to determine and obtain necessary
software to use in creating bootable devices. Your task is to research, find as well and
watch video presentations relating and showing the following:
1. Correct way of obtaining necessary software to be used in creating bootable
devices.
2. Creating portable bootable devices using Command Prompt (CMD)
3. Creating portable bootable devices using RUFUS
After doing the above tasks, make sure that you have a detailed documentation of it.
Write your reflections in your activity notebook.
What I have Learned
(Generalization)
Self-Check 2. Given the step by step procedure in creating portable bootable devices
perform the following activity;
a. Prepare an 8gb (gigabyte) flash disk to be used as bootable device.
b. Obtain necessary installation software to be used in creating portable
bootable devices through downloading RUFUS software or by using
Command Prompt (CMD) in your computer.
c. Create a set of portable bootable flash disk using the steps provided.
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What I Need to Know?
(Learning Objective)
At the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
1. Prepare customized installers in accordance with software utilization
guide and end user agreement
2. Carry out installation of portable applications in accordance with
software user guide and license agreement
Performance Task:
a. Perform software installation of portable applications in accordance
with software user guide and license agreement
What is It
(Discussion)
Terms you must know:
Installer - a piece of software that installs a program on computer’s hard disk.
Installation - (or setup) is the act of making the program ready for execution.
Software - is a collection of data or computer instructions that tell the computer how
to work.
ISO Image (or .ISO File) - is a computer file that is an exact copy of an existing file
system.
Lesson 2: SOFTWARE INSTALLERS
Windows Server 2008 R2
Is a server operating system and the fourth release of Windows
Server produced by Microsoft as part of the Windows NT family of operating
systems. It is just the next-generation server operating system update to Windows
Server 2008, but in other ways, it is more than just a service pack type update with
significant feature enhancements introduced in the version release.
Windows Server 2008 R2 looks like Windows 7 relative to icons, toolbars, and
menus. However, because Windows Server 2008 R2 is more of a business functional
operating system than a consumer or user operating system.
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The key features of Windows Server 2008 R2 are:
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Active Directory Administrative Center
Remote Server Management
Powershell 2.0
Support for the .NET Framework in server core
Live Migration
New Hyper-V
Remote Desktop Services
Core Parking
Support for 256 cores
64 bit only
Windows 7 (Client)
Windows 7 is an operating system that was produced by Microsoft and
released as part of the Windows NT family of operating systems. It was released to
manufacturing on July 22, 2009, and became generally available on October 22, that
year, and is the operating system for use on personal computers, including home and
business desktops, laptops, tablet PCs and media center PCs.
The key features of Windows 7 are advancements in touch, speech and
handwriting recognition, support for virtual hard disks, support for additional file
formats, improved performance on multi-core processors, improved boot
performance, and kernel improvements.
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Software installation is a way of life when you own a computer. As long as the
computer is functional, software installation will be a never ending process that your
computer will be subjected to. In order to keep your system optimized despite
numerous software installations and removals, this lesson is compiled with several tips
on how to install software in your computer. These tips will keep your system running
optimally and following the steps will prevent most problems when it comes to software
integrity.
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Research first before installing.
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Never disregard the minimum requirements.
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Make sure the software is legitimate and does not infringe any copyright.
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Pay attention to the information that pops up when installing the software.
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Lastly, always uninstall a program you installed if you do not intend to use it.
Most common issues we get when doing support is slow computers that are
loaded with tons of programs that the user never really uses. This is the most
common cause of slow performance. Lack of housekeeping is sure to cause
performance issues on computers.
STEPS TO BURN ISO TO FLASH DISK
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Download Rufus bootable USB creator
Burn Windows server ISO to flash disk
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1. Open the location you saved Rufus ISO to USB bootable disk creator. Then
double-click to open it.
2. The software will request to download updates, click No.
3. Rufus will automatically detect USB storage devices attached to your computer.
If you have more than one, click the Device drop-down and select the USB
device you want to use.
4. Then beside Disk or ISO image (Please select), click SELECT.
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5. Navigate to the location of your ISO image. Then select it and click Open. Wait
for the software to load the ISO image.
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6. It may be a good idea to change the Volume Label to something a bit more
descriptive.
7. Finally, click START.
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8. The tool will warn you of data loss. To continue click Ok
9. All done. Now wait for Rufus to create your bootable USB drive from the ISO
file
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10. When the bootable USB is created Rufus will notify you. Note the important
information about disabling SECURE BOOT. Then click CLOSE.
11. To close the software, click CLOSE.
It is that simple to burn ISO to your flash disk. You can then use the Flash Disk to
install your operating system.
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What’s More
(Enrichment Activity)
Self-Check 3: Comparison
Directions: Using the table below, site the features of Windows Server 2008 R2 and
Windows 7 (Client OS). Write your answers on your activity notebook.
Windows Server 2008 R2
Windows 7
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What I have Learned
(Generalization)
Self-Check 4: Given the step by step procedure in burning ISO file to flash disk
perform the following activity;
a. Prepare your 8gb bootable flash disk used for burning Windows Server
2008 R2/Windows 7
b. Perform the step by step procedure in burning ISO Windows Server
2008 R2/Windows 7 using RUFUS application.
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What I Can Do
(Application)
Self-Check 5. Let’s Help!
Instructions: On the first column, write down the common problems you encountered
in performing the step by step procedure in burning the Windows Server 2008
r2/Windows 7. Then write down your recommendation on how to solve the problem
on the second column.
Problems Encountered
Recommendation
ASSESSMENT
(Post Test)
Directions: Arrange the following steps in order. Write your answer on your activity
notebook.
Test I. Creating portable bootable device using Command Prompt. Label your answer from
1 to 10. 1 means the first step and 10 means the last step.
1. _______Select disk X, Where X is your USB disk number, please see it on
above step Exit to exit diskpart.
2. _______Type Create partition pri and Enter to create a primary partition on
the current disks
3. _______Type Diskpart and press Enter to enable CMD to delete and create
disk partitions.
4. _______Type Select part 1 and Enter to select the specified partition and gives
it focus.
5. _______Type List disk and press Enter to display a list of connected disks.
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6. _______Type Format fs=ntfs quick and Enter to format the volume or partition
and specifies the NTFS file system. You don’t need to wait with quick formatting.
7. _______ Type Exit to exit diskpart.
8. _______Type Clean and Enter to clean the selected disk. This will delete all
9. _______Type Active and press Enter to mark the current partition active.
10. _______Connect the USB drive with PC and run command prompt as
administrator. (Windows key + R > Type CMD> Enter)
Test II. Burning ISO file using RUFUS application. Label your answer from 1 to 11.
1 means the first step and 10 is the last step.
1. ______Navigate to the location of your ISO image. Then select it and
click Open. Wait for the software to load the ISO image.
2. ______The software will request to download updates, click No.
3. ______Rufus will automatically detect USB storage devices attached to your
computer. If you have more than one, click the Device drop-down and select
the USB device you want to use.
4. ______Then beside Disk or ISO image (Please select), click SELECT.
5. ______It may be a good idea to change the Volume Label to something a bit
more descriptive.
6. ______Open the location you saved Rufus ISO to USB bootable disk creator.
Then double-click to open it.
7. ______The tool will warn you of data loss. To continue click Ok
8. ______All done. Now wait for Rufus to create your bootable USB drive from the ISO
file
9. ______To close the software, click CLOSE.
10. ______Finally, click START
11. ______When the bootable USB is created Rufus will notify you. Note the important
information about disabling SECURE BOOT. Then click CLOSE.
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https://www.lifewire.com/definition-of-repeater-816359
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Server_(computing)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Client_(computing)
http://searchmobilecomputing.techtarget.com/definition/workstation
http://interface.netgear-forum.com/WGR614v6/start.htm
http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/security/what-is-network-security.html
https://www.ncs-grp.com/software-installation/
https://www.itechguides.com/burn-iso-to-usb/
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REFERENCES
Windows 7
Active Directory Administrative Center
Remote Server Management
Powershell 2.0
Support for the .NET Framework
in server core
Live Migration
New Hyper-V
Remote Desktop Services
Core Parking
Support for 256 cores
64 bit only
1. advancements in touch
2. speech and handwriting recognition
3. support for virtual hard disks
4. support for additional file formats
5. improved performance on multicore processors
6. improved boot performance
7. kernel improvements
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